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Post by majyang on Nov 25, 2014 10:24:35 GMT -5
Being involved with other hobbies and interests, I can't help but to draw a comparison between the groups of folks between the sports. For example, (in general) within the 4wheeling community, we try and acknowledge other rigs we see on the road with a wave, a thumbs-up, a quick honk or even a headlight flash. I also see motorcycle riders give each other the two-down low sign all the time. And of course in the Marine Corps, we share a level of esprit de corps like none other. BUT (from my experience) with the hunting community when in the field, we are so very very guarded. I try to wave at other hunters as I drive pass them in their parking spots to express some level of acknowledge kinship with the challenge of hunting and some do wave back but wholly cow most just give back a look of suspicion and warning. I've even pulled up to some who have harvested to congratulate him/her or them, and I have to say the air just suddenly seems to thicken to the point of suffocation. BUT yet on cyber forums like this one, we are so courteous and communal with regards to willing and wanting to share the love of our sport.
I know I'm wondering into fantasy land a bit here with this post but as an exclusive public land hunter, keeping our sport what it is "a sport" and not a competition for survival, would keep it from "getting old" Right? Not to mention enjoyable.
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Post by chubwub on Nov 25, 2014 10:40:37 GMT -5
I am far meaner online than in person I feel. The cover of anonymity makes me much bolder I suppose just like many. Out in the real world I do notice an interesting trend with duck hunters...they don't mind females hunting and I am not trying to claim sexism but no one wants to hunt with a female stranger. If we need a partner to get picked for a public draw it is inevitable that we will be flying solo while other guys are picked before me, even the guys with bad reputations. We have had singles flat out refuse to join us and go solo. The other regular female hunter appears to have this issue as well. Don't know the reasoning behind it, it's just something I have observed.
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Post by drs on Nov 25, 2014 11:17:31 GMT -5
I make a sincere effort to treat others with courtesy, both online as well in the real world. I just wish others would do the same toward me.
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Post by jjas on Nov 25, 2014 11:24:14 GMT -5
I've found two places where people seem to get a "bit big for their britches".....
1. Online
2. In their cars.
Both seem to turn otherwise sane adults into giant a******s.
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Post by M4Madness on Nov 25, 2014 11:52:36 GMT -5
I definitely come off as a lot more abrasive online than I am in real life. Lol! I actually consider myself a likeable guy.
I'd venture to guess that the unfriendly hunters that you encounter in real life consider you competition.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2014 12:00:20 GMT -5
I am a pretty guarded person in real life with folks I don't know, but I do exchange pleasantries and will shoot the breeze with other hunters when I see them at the quick stop, check station, or processor. I tend to wave at strangers a bunch more when I'm in my hunting areas.
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Post by shouldernuke on Nov 25, 2014 12:05:53 GMT -5
I think just the opposite is true .I think hunters are cautious in real life to reveal too much to other hunter as they are like fishermen and don't want others plying the best fishing holes when they are not there ...And lets be honest if a hunter kills a great buck the possibility of many other hunters move in on that area or worse leasing takes it all away from them.
FYI anyone who thinks that the Net gives them some degree of anonymity is dead wrong. Post one pic and every single person who does know who or what you do and visits these sites have your number and its cost more than one person Friends. The net is not anonymous at all .So say what you mean and stand by it on any site but know that there will always be some who know you and its not always a positive .Is that ok ??Yep it brings out the real person behind the keys often .
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Post by Woody Williams on Nov 25, 2014 12:33:30 GMT -5
I'm Mr. Nice Guy everywhere ..  |
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Post by M4Madness on Nov 25, 2014 12:43:29 GMT -5
I bet Shouldernuke is really a big, cuddly teddy bear if you were to meet him in person. LOL!
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Post by firstwd on Nov 25, 2014 13:11:25 GMT -5
Personally I think I'm nicer online because I have time for my filter to work before I hit the enter key.
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Post by jjas on Nov 25, 2014 13:15:40 GMT -5
I'm Mr. Nice Guy everywhere .. That's what everyone says about me too!....  |
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Post by old3arrows on Nov 25, 2014 13:20:09 GMT -5
Firstwd I have always taken you for quite the jolly fellow!
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Post by firstwd on Nov 25, 2014 13:25:34 GMT -5
Firstwd I have always taken you for quite the jolly fellow! I generally am. I just seem to have developed an issue with my filter after dealing with certain volumes of stupid. Ignorance I can deal with. If someone doesn't know, then they don't know. Stupid is a completely different discussion. |
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Post by jimbob on Nov 25, 2014 14:29:48 GMT -5
I'm getting more closed off by the minute these days with hunters and anglers. I use to take everybody by their word, but their actions continue to prove contradicting to what they say. Couple of examples, I had an opportunity to speak with a few neighbors who all said we don't harvest does or small bucks... So each opening day of gun season the last 2 season must mean their rabbit hunting or 140" deer are dropping like flies. I especially love watch a doe group passing by into the next property and within 10 minutes shots ringing out, guess the big buck most have been waiting on the property line for those does and the neighbors whacked him, because they don't shoot does, right? Then this year, opening afternoon of firearm rolls around, and I set up my dad in the best spot on the farm and he shoots a great buck. We retrieve the buck, and when we're field dressing the animal, I tell my dad it's stinks like a gut shot, even though his shot is high and toward the neck?  He agreed. Couple days go by, and it's time to skin... Guess what... The buck had been shot in the back hip and the meat was green around the wound (large caliber weapon), then wait, xbow bolt next to the spine (which is legit), then my dads bullet hole, no green meat, then wait, it can't be... Another small caliber bullet hole in the neck with green meat all around the wound. This deer was like Charles Bronson, but can someone explain to me that this deer had two bullet holes with green rotting meat around the wound on the evening of opening day? I hope it isnt't the same guys I'm waving to when I drive by... |
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Post by windingwinds on Nov 25, 2014 14:58:18 GMT -5
People are going to rub us the wrong way. We can avoid them easier on the net. Real life then they are in your face so to speak. I agree with the filter aspect, it has saved me a time or two online. When I hunt, I like to do so alone or with immediate family members who know how to be quiet. I get enough "people" time during my job.
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He agreed. Couple days go by, and it's time to skin... Guess what... The buck had been shot in the back hip and the meat was green around the wound (large caliber weapon), then wait, xbow bolt next to the spine (which is legit), then my dads bullet hole, no green meat, then wait, it can't be... Another small caliber bullet hole in the neck with green meat all around the wound. This deer was like Charles Bronson, but can someone explain to me that this deer had two bullet holes with green rotting meat around the wound on the evening of opening day? I hope it isnt't the same guys I'm waving to when I drive by... 