First stand today and downhill from there

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AWS

Retired PM Staff
I've been playing with new equipment. I like to test gear that a new hunter might want to purchase to keep the cost down to see if they are going to like predator hunting without breaking the bank to start.

Gear today

Hunters Specialty caller with remote so far flawless. $88. On Amazon

Sightron S1G2 1.75-5x32 nice $179 at Cameraland or Amazon

Rem 788 222 Rem $375 at Simpsons last year, I did have to find a magazine for it


The horse
Shoe was laying right where he died. I left it with him, I didn't think it would be a lucky horseshoe

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After stand two and three I ran into a rancher that wanted me to leave saying he owned the BLM and State Trust Land because he leases the grazing rights. In this state the Department of Fish and Game leases the hunting rights on state land, the state also leases out the grazing rights, they are concurrent so if you have a hunting license for an open game animal you can hunt it even if it is leased for grazing. I tried to explain that but he got pretty belligerent and he had a ranch hand along so I just left. A little while later on my way to town I got pulled into over by the border patrol as they got a tip I had illegal aliens in the van, the last only person/vehicle I saw all morning was the rancher. So I figure he reported me. The BP guy was nice and I let him look in the van, he thought it was a cool hunting rig. It is a little strange to be pulled over and other BP trucks roaring up lights flashing on the side of the highway. I will say again they were really nice about the whole stop but I've found that in all my interactions with the BP. Years ago I was stopped six times in one day. Wandering around desert two-tracks in a van does attract BP attention.

I headed to the sheriff's dept to get their take on me trespassing and to report what happened. They told me to call them if I have any more problems.

Then a call to the district director of the F&G dept to see if there were any changes to the leasing arrangement that wasn't in the proclamation or if there were special leases and to report the incident. He was nice and concerned about being confronted about hunting on state land as the DF&G pays the state a lot of money to lease the hunting rights.

In all it ruined my day. I can't even avoid the area as I have a membership in a mining claim at the end of the road I was hunting. I did find some cool rocks.
 
That sucks. I doubt I would want to help remove any coyotes from his area after though, let the yotes prey on his animals while you hunt elsewhere. Back off and let him learn this lesson the hard way
 
Good move reporting to sheriff's office; no telling what he might have done in that regard and this way you reported it first. Hope that's the end of it but since you will be in the area again, you never know. If it happens again, I'd take the sheriff's advice and give him a call.
 
AWS said:
After stand two and three I ran into a rancher that wanted me to leave saying he owned the BLM and State Trust Land because he leases the grazing rights. In this state the Department of Fish and Game leases the hunting rights on state land, the state also leases out the grazing rights, they are concurrent so if you have a hunting license for an open game animal you can hunt it even if it is leased for grazing. I tried to explain that but he got pretty belligerent and he had a ranch hand along so I just left. A little while later on my way to town I got pulled into over by the border patrol as they got a tip I had illegal aliens in the van, the last only person/vehicle I saw all morning was the rancher. So I figure he reported me. The BP guy was nice and I let him look in the van, he thought it was a cool hunting rig. It is a little strange to be pulled over and other BP trucks roaring up lights flashing on the side of the highway. I will say again they were really nice about the whole stop but I've found that in all my interactions with the BP. Years ago I was stopped six times in one day. Wandering around desert two-tracks in a van does attract BP attention.

I headed to the sheriff's dept to get their take on me trespassing and to report what happened. They told me to call them if I have any more problems.

Then a call to the district director of the F&G dept to see if there were any changes to the leasing arrangement that wasn't in the proclamation or if there were special leases and to report the incident. He was nice and concerned about being confronted about hunting on state land as the DF&G pays the state a lot of money to lease the hunting rights.

In all it ruined my day. I can't even avoid the area as I have a membership in a mining claim at the end of the road I was hunting. I did find some cool rocks.
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Good on the coyote. I've been out on county roads & had my share of runs in. With men who either thought they owned the county road. Or thought I was cattle rustling of all things. You bet, I'm rustling cattle a small 4x4 truck. No stock rails, no ramps & all by myself. While those moments increased in accusations & anger. I had my loaded rifle across my lap on the ready. Incase I seen them raise a firearm at me. Anyway I stood my ground as we spoke "french" to each other. I was completely lawful & ready to be involved in a close quarter firefight if it came to that. Fortunately they all backed off & drove away. I've had 5 incidents total over many yrs.
 
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AWS said:
After stand two and three I ran into a rancher that wanted me to leave saying he owned the BLM and State Trust Land because he leases the grazing rights. In this state the Department of Fish and Game leases the hunting rights on state land, the state also leases out the grazing rights, they are concurrent so if you have a hunting license for an open game animal you can hunt it even if it is leased for grazing. I tried to explain that but he got pretty belligerent and he had a ranch hand along so I just left. A little while later on my way to town I got pulled into over by the border patrol as they got a tip I had illegal aliens in the van, the last only person/vehicle I saw all morning was the rancher. So I figure he reported me. The BP guy was nice and I let him look in the van, he thought it was a cool hunting rig. It is a little strange to be pulled over and other BP trucks roaring up lights flashing on the side of the highway. I will say again they were really nice about the whole stop but I've found that in all my interactions with the BP. Years ago I was stopped six times in one day. Wandering around desert two-tracks in a van does attract BP attention.

I headed to the sheriff's dept to get their take on me trespassing and to report what happened. They told me to call them if I have any more problems.

Then a call to the district director of the F&G dept to see if there were any changes to the leasing arrangement that wasn't in the proclamation or if there were special leases and to report the incident. He was nice and concerned about being confronted about hunting on state land as the DF&G pays the state a lot of money to lease the hunting rights.

In all it ruined my day. I can't even avoid the area as I have a membership in a mining claim at the end of the road I was hunting. I did find some cool rocks.
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Geez AWS, wish I could have been with you and seen the fun. Were you south of town? Haven't had chance to mosey down your way, but later this winter maybe we can do some sets. Cya, R
 
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