I've been stewing myself over this

[vdep217]

1 minute ago, 1957Buck said:

On all sides? IMO that pc of 4acreas is overrun by others if not posted or even posted. Have you had any success there over the time you have hunted it?  

Yes.   Deer are comfortable here.  The plan is to work together.  But they kind of changed views by sitting over the corn..  I will let them be and keep hunting the edges as i have

[deadonshot2]

Vito, just ask the guy to hunt the edges and give the feedback why. I had a similar situation. One bait pile, only stands in certain spots,etc. As soon as he brokr from agreement, i took his private bait pile and moved it to community spot. He blew up my phone, landowners phone, her sons phones. I simply let the owner know he broke agreement and i did just as i told him i would do. He then tried some more bs. Guess who cant hunt there no more. Here is a hint. I shot my 9pt there during fall bow. Lol. So come to an agreement and enforce it and see if that works. Good luck

[1957Buck]

41 minutes ago, vdep217 said:

Yes.   Deer are comfortable here.  ..

 

Most importantly are you comfortable there. why add drama to a day that is put aside for a day outdoors being one with your surroundings. There is as I have said many times  1000s of Acres to Enjoy a Hunt that many others ignored for whatever reasons. I only wish I was able to Guide you.  

[vdep217]

I hunt mostly public and know that..  this piece is 5 minutes from work is one of the reasons I like so much.   

[deadonshot2]

If he doesnt cooperate, then it comes down to do you still enjoy hunting there with the other guy around? If not you know what to do. Kick his ass.  JK. 

[Tarhunt]

I had this happen to me several years ago and we ended up joining forces and it has helped both of us. In fact, I just got off of the phone with him a few minutes ago and he gave me updates on the deer activity since, he knew that I was down in Virginia.

[hemlock]

 Hopefully you can both distance yourself from the bait and split the cost of the bait after a good talk and hunt well together in the future. 

[birdshotnj]

Let your friend the landowner know how you feel.

[yoda4x4]

I think you missed the boat here. The landowner asked you for your thoughts on this and gave you the out to have this guy's permission revoked. While it may sound harsh, you should have had this guy's permission eliminated. You've been putting in the time, effort, and money to make this spot special. Why would you allow someone else to blow it up?

David

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[vdep217]

11 minutes ago, yoda4x4 said:

I think you missed the boat here. The landowner asked you for your thoughts on this and gave you the out to have this guy's permission revoked. While it may sound harsh, you should have had this guy's permission eliminated. You've been putting in the time, effort, and money to make this spot special. Why would you allow someone else to blow it up?

David

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As I said at first seemed on board now not so much

[Rusty]

It sucks and I feel your pain vdep,  but if he didn't hunt there for 3 years just ride it out, he'll probably lose interest and stop hunting there again.  

Edited November 13, 2018 by Rusty

[JerseyJaysTaxidermy]

Right now, you are both guests on the landowners land.
He had permission first , but you've been a regular there.

If he used the place steady over the years he would have 1st rights, but he gave that up when he never showed up imo.

I would always try and work with other hunters, and honestly I would probably leave before making waves.

Maybe stop baiting- or bait your edge only and ask him to stick to his half.

4 acres is small- heck you can probably both shoot the same deer from both perimeters if it's in the middle.

4 options:
Walk away
Hunt together
Ask the landowner to boot him
Or
Pay the landowner for hunting rights and boot him yourself. (But this may result in a bidding war lol)

http://www.jerseyjaystaxidermy.com

[Livesintrees]

4 acres is way to tight for two guys. But if he’s sitting on your bait pile it’s time to set some rules or have him leave. The deer may feel comfortable bc you don’t sit over bait. If he is sitting on it, your deer will be night visitors only very soon 

[midwestxpress]

I agree with yoda, you missed the boat to have him tossed. 4ac is too small. I shared a spot with another guy. I would hunt only on certain winds. When I wasn't there he would be and in my stand to boot. Get rid of him if you have that leverage.

[bucky]

I had a similar experience last year but I hunted the property for 25 years and helped the landowner out with tractor repairs, dropped off  fresh fillets of the day  and always stopped over at Christmas with appreciation gifts, that goes a long way when decisions need to be made. So with that being said the landowner said it was up to you, if you sense this guys a D'bag, eliminate the drama now and send him packing

Edited November 13, 2018 by bucky