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[emesis]

Hello all,
Last week I mentioned the incredibly rude man who just about threatened me as I was in the act of asking about hunting his land. It really bothered me( I'm a sensitive guy), and I questioned myself about stopping randomly to gain permission ever again. Fortunately that did not last.
Yesterday I stopped at an old home (which I have seen for years, but never saw anyone in the driveway) and talked to the owner of the land. He not only gave me the green light to hunt, he gave me the entire history of the property. It's roots go back to the late 1600's. The house was built in 1753. There are 120 acres of fields and woodlands, many root cellars and stone walls. He even showed me the bottle dump.
The moral of the story is; For every jerk you meet, there are 10 nice people. This man was a joy to talk to. Anyways, it pays off to be persistant and to be cordial. I may never find anything there, but the experience of meeting truely nice people is as good as finding treasure.

PFP

 

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[Born2Dtect]

Thanks PFP,

I personally needed to hear this one. After getting threatened I would definitely be shy about trying again. It is good to know it can be done. Good luck.

Ed D.

 

[Davisdog]

Good for you!!!! So far, for private land, I've had one "NO!!!!" and one "Yes, happy hunting."

Sounds like a spot with a lot of potential. Good luck and let's have some pictures.

 

[sendin]

That is great! Way to go. Never give up. I bet you'll do well there.

 

[Night Stalker]

I would take a threat very badly......night ninja time

 

[digdug_rita]

Sounds like a fantastic hunting ground, good luck to ya.

 

[shootist]

great job getting back on the horse that threw you. Ive got a few places ive been wanting to ask after,Id feel really funny knocking on the door,Ive read that some people mail a letter to the address,guess Im hoping to see someone outside by one of these spots and try and approach them that way. Hearing that there really are nice people in places other than TN helps with the confidence.

 

[Silverhawk]

I would take a threat very badly......night ninja time

i would have to agree with you on that one! Just watch out for the dogs!

 

[Peg Leg]

I recall that I was prospecting in the Oro Blanco area south of Tucson. I came across an old homestead. There was a little wooden bridge across a dry creek bed. There was also a sign that siad " DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER DEATH-TRESPASS AND FIND OUT FOR SURE".
There was an old women sitting in a rocking chair on the little front porch facing the bridge. She looked like something out of the 1800's. Across her lap was a 30-30 Winchester. I DID NOT cross that bridge..

Later that day I came across a pile of white rocks. I took the pile of rocks apart and discovered a Prince Albert can. Inside the can was a claim paper dated 1912. The location was BLOODY GULCH.
I still have that claim paper.
If I can find the thing I will post it on the forum.
Peg Leg