Riding around during hunting season, etiquette question

In our area it is. Hunting season opens tomorrow and we went for our last ride this past weekend. We will not bother the hunters, as we try to be good neighbors and expect the same from them during their early scouting trips.

I wouldn't worry too much about the etiquette, I would be more concerned about getting shot! Wait another 2 weeks or until after the season ends, then go see his house. Be more concerned about those that shoot, then think about what they are shooting. It happens all the time, so be safe.

We always try to avoid areas that are open to deer/rifle season out of courtesy and safety.

I know the forest belongs to all of us and we can do as we please, but they only have a few weeks of the year to do their business.

Merrykalia wrote:
I wouldn't worry too much about the etiquette, I would be more concerned about getting shot! Wait another 2 weeks or until after the season ends, then go see his house. Be more concerned about those that shoot, then think about what they are shooting. It happens all the time, so be safe.

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Have had rounds fly be me in the past. No longer will go in the forest during hunting season.

As an avid hunter, I say ride away. Just stick to the main roads. To be prudent, put on an orange safety vest. When I'm hunting, I try to get as far from roads and people as possible.

Hunting accidents are extremely rare. In 2010, the most recent statistics, there were 10 hunting accidents in California, and two of them were fatal. None of the 10 were while hunting deer. In states like California, the hunter not only has to identify the game as deer, but must also count the number of points on the antlers in order to make a legal kill. This forces the hunter to take their time and make an accurate assessment of the target.

Seems like a lot of the hunters in my woods are on some sort of ATV anyway- you'd fit right in! But I second the "wear safety orange" suggestion- around here, even the dog wears orange during the season.

I don't hunt anymore but have done so for about 40 years. Whether you or anyone want to believe it, hunter's revenue pay for the environment and propagation of wildlife the rest of the folks enjoy. They apply for expensive permits and take time off from their jobs to enjoy their sport. For all this expense they only would like two weeks to experience the wild of the hunt without civilization harassing them. Most can only afford to take off a couple days. Pretty expensive.. They are taxpayers as you are. All they want for their investment is two weeks. Respect their sport. Don't be selfish, you have the other 50 weeks to enjoy the outdoors. If you ride in high traffic areas, I see no problem..... IMO..

Francesca Knowles wrote:
Seems like a lot of the hunters in my woods are on some sort of ATV anyway- you'd fit right in! But I second the "wear safety orange" suggestion- around here, even the dog wears orange during the season.

HUNTERS !! You gotta be kidding me.. :) How many have ever harvested any game they didn't hit with a truck? Hunters, that's funny...:)
We have an elk hunt coming up here in AZ. Maybe I'll hook up a boom-box and take the wife riding in elk country with her shaded from the sun with her parasol.. :) By the way, every time our Son & Grandson get drawn, they both fill their bull elk tags..

About 30 years ago, when we lived up in PA, there were two "tree huggers" who lived near us, who would wear Orange Jumpsuits, and go running around their fields yelling "Run away Deer!!" at the top of their lungs, so that the hunters wouldn't shoot them.
Kinda funny for the Hunter Friends I knew, because they basically chased any deer that may have been "safe" on their property, away to get shot!

As for the OP...I'd wait a couple weeks.....better safe than sorry. Especially, if you are going to wear that crazy hat with the antlers on it!!:B

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Jerrybo66 wrote:

Francesca Knowles wrote:
Seems like a lot of the hunters in my woods are on some sort of ATV anyway- you'd fit right in! But I second the "wear safety orange" suggestion- around here, even the dog wears orange during the season.

HUNTERS !! You gotta be kidding me.. :) How many have ever harvested any game they didn't hit with a truck? Hunters, that's funny...:)
We have an elk hunt coming up here in AZ. Maybe I'll hook up a boom-box and take the wife riding in elk country with her shaded from the sun with her parasol.. :) By the way, every time our Son & Grandson get drawn, they both fill their bull elk tags..

:h Do they hunt with a truck???