Questor: surly hunter at large

[Questor]

I notice that I am very taciturn when another hunter tries to start up a conversation in the field. I say just enough to acknowledge the other person's existence, and to give him the clear impression that I want to end the conversation so I can get back to hunting. Is it just me, or are you more gregarious in the field?  

Away from the field it's a different story entirely.

[LMM]

When I'm in the field/woods it is time to hunt. Want to talk? Meet you at the coffee shop later.   :-)

[New Hampshire]

I guess it depends.  If there aint much action its no skin off my back to sit and gab with someone.  Heck, sometimes you learn something you didnt know about deer movement in the area.  Plus it also various on intelegence level.  If Jeb comes tramping through the woods puffing a ciggarett and talking about his favorite deer gun, his .22 rimfire, then its a fine how ya doing and gone.  But if some old salt caomes sneaking out, quiet as the breeze, and looking serious, then Ill surely be gald to gab.
But some people have different goals.  Me?  Im out to have some fun and maybe get some meat.  Good times, good friends, safe adventures.  
Brian M.

[Mikey]

Questor, taciturn doesn't make ya surly.  I find myself about halfway twixt you and New Hampshire when I'm in the woods.  Sometimes just a wave and a 'thumbs-up' is sufficient - other times it is good to hear what others have to say.  Just depends on the vibes, I guess.  Mikey.

[pastorp]

Guess you guys haven't spent any long periods of time in the woods. Usually after a few weeks I'm real glad to have somebody to talk with, provided they are polite and don't have any offensive agendas. Last year after about two weeks anchored up in a remote bay, I was talking to the seals and eagles. If I could only get out for a day trip now and then I suppose it would be deferent. I sure meet a lot of interesting people everywhere I go, even in the woods, and my life is enriched because of the experiences they share. You never know the life experiences a person has had if you judge the book by the cover. Byron

[Glanceblamm]

So....Yer the pilgrim I've been smelling for the last five day's and hearin for the last three!       (quote-Terry C Johnson)

I really enjoy the solitude out there and prefer to go alone. What I really dont like is the commercialization of the Deer hunting. Is almost as bad as Christmas. While we get some good products there is still alot of gadgets that are probably better off unpurchased or left at home.

[Rmouleart]

Most of the time when hunting in the field I'm all business, If I see another hunters either at my stand or still stalking, I always make sure they see me and wave and keep on hunting, but after a couple of weeks in the bush without seeing anybody,I start talking to my dog likes she is human its a welcome thing to talk to someone that is LOL
I for the most part don't talk near my hunting site, but before I head in or after the days over heading back to the camp if I bump into another hunter, I love to hear what other hunters are seeing and where they are setting up in the days to come,good to know, love telling them the same, maybe invite them for a cold drink before they head back out of the bush, Hunting is a great thing, but hunting with friends is even better, after the hunt we all get together and talk about our day in the field, talk about what we are doing the next day. Its all good. The times I love the most in the field is hunting with my brother and father, Lots of good memory's to remember. Aim small hit small. RAMbo.

[lonegle57]

speaking of perhaps useless gadgets, anyone else seen the rearview mirror for your treestand?

[Bullseye]

Since I hunt only private property that only my family and I have permission to hunt I sure do talk to anyone I see.  Hopefully I only have to talk to them once.

If I am hunting the neighbors property and see him on the way out I will stop and talk to him.  He usually has some good info about where the deer and turkey are at and at what time of the day.

[Duffy]

I guess it depends on the situation. If I'm heading for my hunting spot and have to be there at X time to meet up with Mr. big buck you best not stop. Other wise, yeh I'll shoot the breeze. Most of the ground we hunt is private so if you ain't suppose to be there ya better keep on moving!  Might even tell ya where the big one is......a few miles that-a-way.....through the swamp.....

[leverfan]

I hunt walk in only areas in Washington's Coastal Range, and other hunters are pretty scarce, and they tend to be fairly serious about hunting.  If one of them wants to pass the time of day with me, or if I run into someone that seems to need some help, I'll spare time from my hunt for that.  Otherwise, I just nod or wave.

My dad prefers areas with more vehicle access, and he'll stop and talk to anyone he finds.  DFW, timber owners' security guys, other hunters, stray animals, you name it.  I hate to stop at a mini mart on the way out to hunt if I'm with him, because he'll chat up the staff at the store for 20 minutes.  He's in no hurry to get anywhere, doesn't care if he doesn't fill his tag that day, and hunts for the chance to get outside with friends and family.  It seems to be a healthy attitude, even if it's not productive.