yea dude, not a hard one! First if its an option, next time ask him if he has permission. If not contact the land owner [in this case if its your family] Then tell a game warden. they will take care of him, since its a small area the guy shouldn't dare to come back again since it will be easy for him to get caught. Don't worry about it.

This may not be the time or place for this but I'm going to say it any way and I don't care what you all think about it. I am not making excuses for the young man's spelling either. Making a suggestion (or begging) that this young man should go back to public school is not professional at all. I myself was home schooled and am in college. Please don't think that a public school education is any better than home schooling. I have met many public schoolers that couldn't spell, do math or talk with any kind of vocabulary. I personally had to score over 100 points higher on the SAT test than public schooled kids applying at the same college that I was accepted at. When you are home schooled, it is up to the individual as to how well you get educated and how seriously you take your education. I would venture to say it is the same way in public school as well.

Unbelievable. As hunters and outdoorsmen, we are supposed to support our youth. And help them find enjoyment in the outdoors to pass on our heritage. Regardless, if they can't spell or they have a college degree; we all have the same passion. He asked a simple question and got insulted from ignorant individuals. And if I misspelled a word, f*^$ y@#!!!

Yeah who gives a hoot about grammar on a message board-anyway ask the land owner if he knows who the guy is, if not contact the warden-if possible get a license plate number like AJMcClure said-just be careful people are crazy

Looks like bowhunter1 could use a little improvement in grammer as well: ...sending you back to school, and whomever is teaching you spelling?...

The rest of bowhunter1's advice is excellent.

If i were you id call the warden or make sure he cant hunt that stand. Im 14 too but if some one wanted to mess up my hunting set up like that id set a motion camera by the stand so when he gets in the stand you have proof hes tresspassing. if you dont want to hunt there soon id pee on the tree so no deer come near him. then as im in scool id laugh all day! just kiddking tho i mean you could do that but it would hurt your hunts to.

I'm going to ignore all the English critics and move on to the issue at hand, because there's something important that still hasn't been said...

Please, please, please do not get so angry that you resort to setting traps or other violence towards this person. Although it can sometimes seem reasonable or justified, you CAN get in serious trouble for something like this.

At this point, his worst crime (legally speaking) is trespassing. The judge won't care about that if his foot is in a bear trap or something. I've heard of lots of people getting in serious trouble for stuff like this, and I'd hate to hear about you getting busted for being too aggressive in keeping someone off your hunting land.

If you notice him there again, try to find his vehicle and get license plate numbers. Don't flatten tires or bust windows...just get the plate :)

Good luck.

First of all, I do not think it's right to bash the young man for his shortcomings. He was just looking for some advice, help, and support. Heck I might misspell something too. As a public school teacher, I can say that a lot of the kids in public schools can not write or spell any better. I go to church with a lot of home school kids, and they are very smart and well educated students.
As far as the jerk acting like he owns the land, talk to the land owner, and ask the warden to set up camp on the land. This sort of behavior is a prime example of why a lot of land owners will no longer allow people to hunt on their property. Maybe you could have your dad or another adult male with you next time. Keep hunting and do not let this discourage you. Happy Hunting!

Hey guys, I'm homeschooled, and i don't have the best grammar either. Since he's dyslectic don't beat up on him for for that, my moms the same way but she got past it after a while, so he will too. Just because someone does something wrong doesn't mean they have to be criticized, every one makes mistakes, leave him alone.

That guy must be a real piece of work. The same thing happened to me when I was younger. I was taught to mind my elders and when he kicked me out of my stand, I let him. I regret it all the time, because I could have gotten the big one. Put all politness to the side and get law enforcement envolved, trust me.

take the first cople of steps out or the first ladder and throw it in the bushes.

Don't get intimidated. Get the game warden and the landowner involved and come up with a game plan with them involved. This is one of those things you'll face along the way in life. If this guy is having to resort to taking advantage of people, he'll wind up paying for it on down the line somewhere. You have the high moral ground here. This probably won't be the last time you have to stand up for something. This doesn't mean coming to blows with someone. This means getting smart.

Don't get intimidated by folks on this board either. If it wasn't for spell check a lot of them would be hukt on fonix, myself included.

With shrinking hunting options, in this the new world, hunters are going to experience a wide range of hunter vs hunter conflicts. My old man killed a big mature bruiser shortly after someone drove a four wheeler pass his stand,the driver even stopped to chat, after they left the big boy showed himself and was shot. My choices to minimize frustrations over the season is out-hike folks on public lands, and hunt thick walk-in only areas of the deer lease. If everyone is trying to hunt the fringes of the same field, then problems will arise, come early and hunt harder friend. If someone is trespassing, then write down the plate number and tell an adult/ a warden.

See if you could the land owner to take care of it. Hopefully it is your parents. I ran into a simalar problem with someone hanging tree stands on my property. I took them down and left them a number to call. They got there stands back, but I haven't had a problem since. If a talk from the owner doesn't work you need to have it posted before a talk from the game warden can be effective. If the land isn't posted it is tough for the warden to issue a ticket.

I don't see where the young man's grammar or spelling has anything to do with the question he asked. Most everyone has agreed to call the Conservation Officer and that is sound advice. Someone like that has a hard time understanding the common sense approach but a visit from the Officer will probably get the point across. Don't take the harsh comments about your school too serious. Some people say things before they think. Hang in there.

An excellent response, with an increase in the proper use of the
lingua terra this lad could present his case in a more proficient manner. Home school or not it is a shame to butcher the language of Hemingway, Ruark, and even Petzal.

ive had some1 pee on my lick and come into the woods i was hunting and it was youth season.he was camoed out with a shotgun and sat down 12 ft from me.at dark we both got up but he never saw me.next week he was on one end of some turkeys and i was on the other.ive had to stop people that come onto private land on four wheelers.i know you get nervous but just confront them.im 14 and had to do it mant times.

Mostly good advice, let the landowner and the law take care of it. I hope you will continue to ask questions in the future when you need to know something.The old saying that the only stupid questions are the ones not asked, is true!
By the way, I had a neighbor who put a climbing stand on my property after I told him in conversation, that I'd seen some bucks in my woods. I found the stand one day and put a new shiny penny on it in a place that it wouldn't be unless put there. Soon the stand was gone and I have'nt seen one since. Not a word had to be said.
Unfortunately, I don't think a little hint like that will work in your case...good luck!

Take your pocket knife and cut the valve stems on all four tires even with the rims and leave them settin in the woods.

You are the one who has permission to hunt; the jerk does not. He was just taking advantage of a kid. That's not fair. I hate it when young people are not respected and pushed around when they are in the right. I would report what happened to the landowner and ask what he or she wants you to do.

Will, you seem like a good kid, so don't be discouraged. Both the grammar and other situation can be improved. Maybe you'll find a better spot. Keep hitting the books though.

id call the law