While serving in the National Guard, our Scout Platoon (myself included) used to use land owned by the papermills (common in the Southern states) to practice; land navigation, scouting, and reconnaissance skills. Even did some tactical swims and over the beach reconnaissance training, and before the widespread use of IR cameras (Post 9/11 a LOT more security cameras were emplaced) we used to swim out to bridges and climb them to rappel.
FUN TIMES!
I can’t speak for other activities, like nature watching, etc… but here’s the points we followed to avoid issues.
1) If you think it might be Private Property where someone lives, or they lease for hunting… AVOID IT, even on loosely managed land such as what the papermills own, AVOID it during Hunting Season… in fact, NO ENTRY at least 2 weeks Before the 1st day of ANY Hunting Season (including Bow or Black Powder, etc…) ALL THE WAY THROUGH at least 1 week AFTER the last day of Hunting season. This is out of RESPECT for the Hunters. Remember they spend a LOT of time, effort, and money to ENJOY their Sport. Don’t trample through their passion to facilitate your adventures.
2) Depending on the activity, and the possibility that someone will FREAK THE HELL OUT, such as a dozen Soldiers breaking brush through the woods, consider notifying the local Police Department in advance, be honest, let them know you’ll be training, or bird watching, whatever, so that IF they get a call from someone, they’ll be able to deal with it WITHOUT coming down on you with guns trained. Speaking of guns, for our military training, we often would carry Rubber Ducks (Inert Training Weapons), and one or two of us with CCW permits would carry functioning pistols for Self Defense, in the South we have alligators, snakes, and the occasional Meth Lab Technician to worry about. But as a general rule, DO NOT CARRY Hunting Weapons such as Rifles, Bows, Crossbows, etc… into the woods while you’re "bird watching", as out of season, that could EASILY be construed as "Hunting" or the "Intent to Hunt".
3) Last but not least, DO NO HARM. That means other than your footprints leave NOTHING behind. No trash, and certainly no fires. Don’t be the A Hole who litters all over the place, starts a forest fire playing with fireworks or smoking. Just don’t be "That Guy", not only do you RUIN it for EVERYONE ELSE. There’s a LOT of people (including myself) that would HAPPILY turn you over to the Cops for it. Just don’t be a jerk, and have a GREAT TIME RESPECTING THE WOODS.
SSG. U.S. Army (Medically Retired) Infantry / Sniper / SOF Intel (SOT-A), multiple tours
Thanks. I’ve been wondering about these issues. However, using trail cams does not indemnify poaching. There are people that take game (using trail cams) without regard to conservation laws. That’s what pisses me off. "Your" trail cam or land does not give you permission to take game outside the bounds of the law.
If you see a trail camera, look up too.
Mine are in pairs. One watching game, one 15-20 feet up watching to see if the first one is stolen.
Trail heads are also another great place to put your trail cams. I like to know who and what vehicles are near.
The problem with Texas is just about every foot of land is privately owned with the exception of a few national and state parks, don’t have a lot of options unless you pay.
lol avoiding cameras , you sound like a common thief Kevin , then again you are because you refuse to share the wealth , I can tell you are totally against taxes , you and your rich republican friends only concern is guns to protect your money and big energy consuming homes and gas guzzling trucks
They have signal detectors and jammers you can buy for 4g systems.just obey the law simple solution.be a good human being.stay off peoples land know the area you are in or on..basic stuff.
Tips on avoiding trail cameras while scouting the bug out location.
While serving in the National Guard, our Scout Platoon (myself included) used to use land owned by the papermills (common in the Southern states) to practice; land navigation, scouting, and reconnaissance skills. Even did some tactical swims and over the beach reconnaissance training, and before the widespread use of IR cameras (Post 9/11 a LOT more security cameras were emplaced) we used to swim out to bridges and climb them to rappel.
FUN TIMES!
I can’t speak for other activities, like nature watching, etc… but here’s the points we followed to avoid issues.
1) If you think it might be Private Property where someone lives, or they lease for hunting… AVOID IT, even on loosely managed land such as what the papermills own, AVOID it during Hunting Season… in fact, NO ENTRY at least 2 weeks Before the 1st day of ANY Hunting Season (including Bow or Black Powder, etc…) ALL THE WAY THROUGH at least 1 week AFTER the last day of Hunting season. This is out of RESPECT for the Hunters. Remember they spend a LOT of time, effort, and money to ENJOY their Sport. Don’t trample through their passion to facilitate your adventures.
2) Depending on the activity, and the possibility that someone will FREAK THE HELL OUT, such as a dozen Soldiers breaking brush through the woods, consider notifying the local Police Department in advance, be honest, let them know you’ll be training, or bird watching, whatever, so that IF they get a call from someone, they’ll be able to deal with it WITHOUT coming down on you with guns trained. Speaking of guns, for our military training, we often would carry Rubber Ducks (Inert Training Weapons), and one or two of us with CCW permits would carry functioning pistols for Self Defense, in the South we have alligators, snakes, and the occasional Meth Lab Technician to worry about. But as a general rule, DO NOT CARRY Hunting Weapons such as Rifles, Bows, Crossbows, etc… into the woods while you’re "bird watching", as out of season, that could EASILY be construed as "Hunting" or the "Intent to Hunt".
3) Last but not least, DO NO HARM. That means other than your footprints leave NOTHING behind. No trash, and certainly no fires. Don’t be the A Hole who litters all over the place, starts a forest fire playing with fireworks or smoking. Just don’t be "That Guy", not only do you RUIN it for EVERYONE ELSE. There’s a LOT of people (including myself) that would HAPPILY turn you over to the Cops for it. Just don’t be a jerk, and have a GREAT TIME RESPECTING THE WOODS.
SSG. U.S. Army (Medically Retired) Infantry / Sniper / SOF Intel (SOT-A), multiple tours
I just wear a face mask. Hard to prove who was on your property if they can’t positively identify you. We live in a age of surveillance.
Thanks. I’ve been wondering about these issues. However, using trail cams does not indemnify poaching. There are people that take game (using trail cams) without regard to conservation laws. That’s what pisses me off. "Your" trail cam or land does not give you permission to take game outside the bounds of the law.
If you see a trail camera, look up too.
Mine are in pairs. One watching game, one 15-20 feet up watching to see if the first one is stolen.
Trail heads are also another great place to put your trail cams. I like to know who and what vehicles are near.
Night vision will show a cameras ir flash as a brilliant flash of light that can’t be missed.
Wait. So you are advising people how to trespass??
property is theft
Link to article in video description.
The problem with Texas is just about every foot of land is privately owned with the exception of a few national and state parks, don’t have a lot of options unless you pay.
Is there a device that can detect trail cameras?
lol avoiding cameras , you sound like a common thief Kevin , then again you are because you refuse to share the wealth , I can tell you are totally against taxes , you and your rich republican friends only concern is guns to protect your money and big energy consuming homes and gas guzzling trucks
They have signal detectors and jammers you can buy for 4g systems.just obey the law simple solution.be a good human being.stay off peoples land know the area you are in or on..basic stuff.
good advice something ive never thought of thanks..
Love your videos, agree with most everything you say, but i dont believe in beautiful spiders….. YoW!
I’ve walked with a Game Warden many times at night with NVGs locating and GPS mark them. They stick out like a sore thumb with night vision.
Just wear a bigfoot or alien costume