Turkey Hunters Called Back and Forth on Public Land — Then Realized They Had Been Stalking Another Hunter
Turkey hunting can make a person hear what he wants to hear. A little rustle in the leaves sounds…
First-Year Hunter Heard Footsteps Behind Him on Public Land — Then Turned Around to See a Rough-Looking Stranger With a Rifle
He was new to hunting, which already makes every sound in the woods feel a little bigger than it…
Camper Says They Left in the Middle of the Night After a Mountain Lion Kept Prowling Around Their Site
The camper knew there were mountain lions in the area. That is one thing when you’re talking about it…
Landowner Says a New Hunter Knocked Over a Stand and Set Up a Blind on His Property
The landowner already knew there had been some tension around the property line. What he did not expect was…
Hunter Says a Missed Shot Hit a Tree — Then the Ricochet Came Tumbling Over His Head
The hunter already knew the shot was a miss. That part was frustrating, sure, but it was not unusual….
Hunter Says His Map App Showed Open Land — Then an Angry Landowner Drove Straight Across the Prairie Toward Him
The hunter thought he had done his homework. He had checked the mapping app. The land did not show…
Hunter Says a Ricochet Spun Within Feet of His Stand After the Neighbors Started Shooting
The hunter was already in his stand when the shooting started. Not one shot way off in the distance….
Hiker and His Son Found a Dropped Cap Near a Tree Stand — Then a Crossbow Hunter Came Out of the Woods Screaming
The hiker thought he was doing someone a favor. He was out in a state park with his 12-year-old…
Hunter Says a Bullet Whizzed Past His Head on Public Land — Then He Went Home and Decided It Was Time to Buy His Own Place
He was hunting public land, so he already knew he was not out there alone. That is part of…
Landowner Finds a Stranger’s Trail Camera on His Property — Then Reddit Debates Whether It Was a Mistake or Poaching Setup
A landowner says he was walking an empty farmstead when he found something that immediately raised questions. There was…