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Public hunting etiquette #3359200
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This is my first year turkey hunting public land and I’m curious about the etiquette people “should” use when they are hunting public, like parking at the gate etc..

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359213
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If someone is at a spot, go find another spot.


“Killing tomorrow’s trophies today.”

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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359214
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Mainly just use common sense and treat others how you would want to be treated.



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Job 33:4
Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Southwood7] #3359265
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Originally Posted by Southwood7

Mainly just use common sense and treat others how you would want to be treated.

It really is that simple......or, at least, it oughta be


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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359277
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Hunt weekdays and let the weekend crowd have at it.

If someone is at a gate I go on. If someone is working a bird I go on. Well, unless it sounds horrible and they have no hope of killing him. Then I might play from a distance. 😁

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359377
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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359404
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Keep it quiet. Don’t pimp your hunts on the internet for attention. Loose lips sink ships

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359422
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if someone at ur spot make as much noise as possible horn blowing gunfire. Engine reving

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359425
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If you go in expecting other to abide by your etiquette then you’ll be sorely disappointed
Public land is fair chase with no ground rules when I comes to respecting other hunters especially during turkey season


When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself
The older I get the better I used to be
Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359479
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there is no such thing in real life on public land turkey hunting.


I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....

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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: oldandwise] #3359491
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Yes. Well said. I normally bring a box of clays and shoot skeet when I see a truck parked at my honey hole.

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359520
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Just be prepared to bite your lip and go to another spot at times. I have several, and I mean several spots. Plan for plan A,B,C, and so forth. It really is not worth a turkey for somebody to get shot or shot at. I have had times where people cut me off. It happens, generally, you can avoid situations like that. As in, don't hunt public land.

But as stated, The Golden Rule. If someone beats you to a spot, get there earlier the next day or come back later after they leave. Many management areas in Alabama close at 1:00. Some of the best hunting on public ground can be from 10:00am-1:00pm. Florida finally allowed hunting all day on some public land. I know there are pros and cons to this, but it allows me to get some hunting in later in the day either after work or during bad weather days. What I have found through the years hunting public land is most folks won't hang with them. They get frustrated and leave too early or hunt the first two weeks of the season and slack off(which I am selfishly thankful for). Outlaws are going to be outlaws no matter what law is passed.

I try to get a lot of scouting in from year-to-year. Get your boots on the ground and put your time in, use the golden rule, and be patient.


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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Mbrock] #3359590
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Originally Posted by Mbrock
Hunt weekdays and let the weekend crowd have at it.


COVID changed that last season ... but in a NORMAL year, what Matt said ... far less competition during the weekdays - everywhere

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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Mtnmanyeldarb] #3359596
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Originally Posted by Mtnmanyeldarb
Yes. Well said. I normally bring a box of clays and shoot skeet when I see a truck parked at my honey hole.
Solid first post. You'll fit in well here.

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: BhamFred] #3359654
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Originally Posted by BhamFred
there is no such thing in real life on public land turkey hunting.

beat me to it.

"Turkey hunting public land" and "etiquette" are never used in the same sentence unless the phrase "lack thereof" is in there somewhere. At least that's been my experience.

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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: BhamFred] #3359682
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Originally Posted by deadeye48
If you go in expecting other to abide by your etiquette then you’ll be sorely disappointed
Public land is fair chase with no ground rules when I comes to respecting other hunters especially during turkey season

Originally Posted by BhamFred
there is no such thing in real life on public land turkey hunting.

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359683
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Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: GomerPyle] #3359736
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Originally Posted by GomerPyle
Originally Posted by Southwood7

Mainly just use common sense and treat others how you would want to be treated.

It really is that simple......or, at least, it oughta be
. You did ask for proper etiquette, and these two have it correct. The problem is the type of people you may experience, they may not have the same "common sense" or "courtesy" as you. Hunt during the week if you can, you may find it is easier to find a place without someone bumping you.


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The most difficult thing to understand during conversation is silence. Thoreau
Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359781
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If I beat you to a gate, please go find another area.

Re: Public hunting etiquette [Re: Hogtoe] #3359792
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Do unto others as they have done unto you....


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