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Poachers are our friends.... #5569680 01/28/15 09:53 PM
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Went to the ranch last weekend. Was driving to one of the stands and noticed one of my hog traps along the way.

Backed up... and lo and behold, the trap had mysteriously set itself and added corn to itself.

Thank goodness I had driven by and seen the two hogs that were in it.

Was a very nice poacher out there taking care of me.

Sorta brings a tear to yer eye don't it?

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Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5569764 01/28/15 10:43 PM
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Maybe it is one of those "Acme Automatics"


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You have GOT to set up a hidden game cam on that puppy. For the entertainment of the THF. Make sure and leave a Thank You note, the way your momma raised you.
Great story.


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Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5569768 01/28/15 10:44 PM
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cheers

Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5569801 01/28/15 11:08 PM
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lol.. right? I have like 9 cameras out there. One had dead batteries, but I did not have one on that trap. I'll pick up another half dozen cameras this year and set some up along the roads etc and traps.

Then, pictures for all!

Russ


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Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5569806 01/28/15 11:13 PM
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Please leave a note that says:

"Im watching you""

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Originally Posted By: East
Please leave a note that says:

"Im watching you""


I'd just leave a thank you and a $10 for the corn scared


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I would be upset with the trespassers. Just my opinion

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I have found my traps empty with blood from where someone took a pig. But never has anyone reset and fed one for me.
You clearly have a complete different class of poacher.


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Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5570120 01/29/15 02:19 AM
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Dig some *big* holes around the trap, cover, and wait for pics. If your cams do video - even better.

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Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5570149 01/29/15 02:33 AM
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It's just me, I know where all the game is. Just tryin' to do you a favor Russ. You can thank me later. peep


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That sucks.


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Wow that's ballsy.

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Sucks? Psshhhhh that's generous

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If the trap is there for profit, then that sucks. If the trap is there for eradication reasons, then I think JohnRussell has a pretty good attitude about the issue.

I would not be happy with a trespasser, but if somebody is sneaking in to do your job for you and apparently doing it well and you don't mind, then kudos!


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Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5570873 01/29/15 04:29 PM
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It's wrong, no matter how you slice it. I think it's great when we put one over on the poachers.


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Could have been the landowner unless.....you are the landowner grin


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Re: Poachers are our friends.... [Re: JohnRussell] #5570881 01/29/15 04:33 PM
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Sorry, got busy today.

The trap is there for us to get meat, period. We caught like 43 hogs last year out there, almost all in traps. While I like to control them, I prefer to have things to hunt year around and we try not to eradicate, but control so yea.. it was like Christmas :P

But.. on the other hand.. yea, I hate the fact someone came on and set a trap again. this is the second time I have caught one set, but I thought the gate and fence we added stopped it.

I will get a half dozen more cameras and place them around the ranch and catch those buggers. We have a phone out there and internet and will, eventually have wifi all over the place. THEN.. I will find a way to get a signal and have it email me photos.

But.. for now.. daddy got a little extra breakfast sausage.. lol

Russ


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It's wrong, no matter how you slice it. I think it's great when we put one over on the poachers.


Agree, funny to a point, but wrong.

Get a "people trap"


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Yes, I am the land owner :P

We have seen them out there, just once.. with a 4-wheeler. I understand when someone accidentally crosses a fence... it can happen if they are lost and the acreages are small... but we have over 300 acres and CLEARLY fenced on the side they seem to be coming from.. so it has to be deliberate.

I will have to take a drive around the ranch next month and check all my fences.

Russ


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:popcorn cheers Two less hogs terring up pasture, eaten your deer corn, grillen & chillen. cant complain. would set a cam or two, its still tresspasing. last lease got on walked the perimator. No water on lease. Can backtrack trails for set-ups. found a wooden trough on a tree our side of fence. figured from last hunters. season started, hunting was slow, walked around abit, the trough had corn in it. confused2 no one had stand, mine was closest anbout 200yrds in from fence. Looked over fence tree stand. Took corn left note saying Thanks for corn. cheeked few other times, bang had ta start buying my own. flag



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Originally Posted By: JohnRussell
Yes, I am the land owner :P

We have seen them out there, just once.. with a 4-wheeler. I understand when someone accidentally crosses a fence... it can happen if they are lost and the acreages are small... but we have over 300 acres and CLEARLY fenced on the side they seem to be coming from.. so it has to be deliberate.

I will have to take a drive around the ranch next month and check all my fences.

Russ


John, I think I would have to speak with the GW, someone gets hurt out there and you may find a pile of bones. They know what they are doing and don't seemed to give a .........


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You have a much "classier" breed of trespassers and almost poachers where you are!

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I plan to speak with the GW. Right now, not enough info to waste their time. I will get a half dozen more cameras in the next couple months and THEN.. I guarantee we will catch them on camera.. heh

I'll keep you all updated. Till then, we will enjoy some nice breakfast sausage.. lol

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