Came across two guys with rifles on the trail today
10-02-09, 01:03 PM
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That's definitely NOT cool and in just about every State that I know of, VERY illegal. At best that's criminal threatening. I'd have reported it to the cops (not that it would do any good, but you never know. They may have multiple complaints and are building a case against those guys.)
..... Ever canoed the wilderness. We could not tell them where we were, since we did not know..Just some where on the Manistee River... . There are thousands of bends to report..
Guess, we had a decent description of them, but it was two days later before we reached a phone. This was well before the time cell phones were so popular. And besides in camp that night we had had enough beers to sort of forget the whole thing..
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10-08-09, 09:08 AM
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Yup. I was strolling down a far from civilization MTB trail and I see an old pick up and two guys with rifles doing some sort of guard act, you know, like walking back and forth. They were the redneck farmer types. I looked at them, they looked at me, I kept riding along, nothing happened, but this certainly opens my eyes to possible dangers on the trail. I was riding alone BTW, which adds to the risk.
What would you do AFTER an event like this ?
- Not ride that trail again ?
- Only ride the trail when riding with someone else ?
- Something else maybe.........
The only protection I carry is pepper spray and I wouldn't even use that if they confronted me. And carrying a gun is definitely out of the question.
What do you think ?
What would you do AFTER an event like this ?
- Not ride that trail again ?
- Only ride the trail when riding with someone else ?
- Something else maybe.........
The only protection I carry is pepper spray and I wouldn't even use that if they confronted me. And carrying a gun is definitely out of the question.
What do you think ?
when and were? Puerto Rico?
if i ever see this happen here in San Juan i would go nuts....maybe you should go back and look for all the cash they hid on the ground..lol
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10-09-09, 02:02 PM
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I live in Michigan it is rare to find someone without a gun in the woods. I am used to it and see it all the time as I am out in the woods often. There is pretty much year round hunting of some sort and these yahoos take it pretty seriously.
10-12-09, 10:11 PM
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I didn't read all replies so someone might have said this already but beside wearing orange, DON'T WEAR WHITE in hunting areas/seasons. White is the color of whitetail deers' tails (duh), rabbit tails, and belly fur of many taller stance game. Folks have been shot and killed because of this.
10-12-09, 11:14 PM
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Hmmmm . . . labeling avid hunters as 'yahoos.' Gee, kinda like labeling people who get all serious about bicycles as fruitcups, no?
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10-13-09, 02:50 PM
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These yahoos you're talking about, are they they yahoos around here who take biking in the woods seriously or are they the guys hunting? Because other than choice of activity, there really is little difference between the two. I'd bet more hikers are run down by fast moving bikers than bikers are shot by hunters in any given year.
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these yahoos you're talking about, are they they yahoos around here who take biking in the woods seriously or are they the guys hunting? Because other than choice of activity, there really is little difference between the two. I'd bet more hikers are run down by fast moving bikers than bikers are shot by hunters in any given year.
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Yahoos
I think that someone who points a gun at you while you are in a canoe is a yahoo. I was responding to the guy who was in Michigan in a canoe. BTW I have never once seen a mountain bike in the woods in Michigan.
10-20-09, 07:57 AM
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How'd the hell they drive down the singletrack in a truck? 
They call 'em rednecks in Puerto Rico, too, eh?
They call 'em rednecks in Puerto Rico, too, eh?
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Yup. I was strolling down a far from civilization MTB trail and I see an old pick up and two guys with rifles doing some sort of guard act, you know, like walking back and forth. They were the redneck farmer types. I looked at them, they looked at me, I kept riding along, nothing happened, but this certainly opens my eyes to possible dangers on the trail. I was riding alone BTW, which adds to the risk.
What would you do AFTER an event like this ?
- Not ride that trail again ?
- Only ride the trail when riding with someone else ?
- Something else maybe.........
The only protection I carry is pepper spray and I wouldn't even use that if they confronted me. And carrying a gun is definitely out of the question.
What do you think ?
What would you do AFTER an event like this ?
- Not ride that trail again ?
- Only ride the trail when riding with someone else ?
- Something else maybe.........
The only protection I carry is pepper spray and I wouldn't even use that if they confronted me. And carrying a gun is definitely out of the question.
What do you think ?
Yup. I was strolling down a street in the inner city far from police station and I see an impala and two guys with handguns doing some sort of rap, you know, like on MTV. They were the ghetto rapper types. I looked at them, they looked at me, I kept riding along, nothing happened, but this certainly opens my eyes to possible dangers in the inner city. I was riding alone BTW, which adds to the risk.
What would you do AFTER an event like this ?
- Not ride that trail again ?
- Only ride the trail when riding with someone else ?
- Something else maybe.........
The only protection I carry is pepper spray and I wouldn't even use that if they confronted me. And carrying a gun is definitely out of the question.
What do you think ??
10-20-09, 11:12 AM
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blah blah blah this thread died a long time ago. if you find people with guns don't let them shoot you. however if they do, be a man (or woman) and walk it off.
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If you heard that tune from "Deliverance" in the background I beleive I'd avoid that trail. I all seriousness, you are probably safer around hunters than you are around the average yahoo MBer.
10-20-09, 11:18 AM
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Yup, after almost three pages it's about time this thread got silly.
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I wouldn't worry unless the muzzle was pointed at me, then I'd be ****ting my pants. I've been a gun owner all my life, but never felt the need to carry one on a mountain bike. Also riding during hunting season is another unfounded worry IMO, at least as far as being shot. Spooking game and pissing off hunters is another story, I try to keep that to a minimum. Sharing the woods with hunters, hikers and equestrians are all part of being a good person and having common sense.
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I've been on the other end, me and some friends were carrying guns, and came across a dirt biker. (The dirt biker was actually on our property). Where we shoot, there is a really big hill right there, so it is safe. We talked to the biker, and he was a nice guy. We told him it would take about 10 minutes for us to get setup, so he did a few more laps, and talked to us before he left I really don't mind if he is on our property, so we kicked him out that day, but told him he is welcome back anytime. Only after he left did we unpack the guns and start shooting. So I don't really think too much of a person with a gun, but I would want to know exactly where they are shooting, and where their backstop is. The problem you have is when a person doesn't have a suitable backstop and doesn't know where their bullets are going. This isn't a problem for a responsible shooter, but everybody may not be responsible.
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Two Rednecks in Alabama shooting an old TV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBWT0xy3Xu8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBWT0xy3Xu8
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I've been on the other end, me and some friends were carrying guns, and came across a dirt biker. (The dirt biker was actually on our property). Where we shoot, there is a really big hill right there, so it is safe. We talked to the biker, and he was a nice guy. We told him it would take about 10 minutes for us to get setup, so he did a few more laps, and talked to us before he left I really don't mind if he is on our property, so we kicked him out that day, but told him he is welcome back anytime. Only after he left did we unpack the guns and start shooting. So I don't really think too much of a person with a gun, but I would want to know exactly where they are shooting, and where their backstop is. The problem you have is when a person doesn't have a suitable backstop and doesn't know where their bullets are going. This isn't a problem for a responsible shooter, but everybody may not be responsible.
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In KY it is prime spring turkey season......There are lots of "good ol boys" (Drs and Lawyers to) in the woods with firearms. Dont be such a nervous nelly and wear orange.
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It twas redneks SBW, there had to be a still somewheres.
I would ask around and see if there are any trespass issues and irate landowners. A local bike shop or MTB club would know.
I would ask around and see if there are any trespass issues and irate landowners. A local bike shop or MTB club would know.
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04-25-13, 09:55 AM
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Just last fall my friend, Susan, and I came across a deer hunter. We had a nice long chat. He was a nice guy.
I did not then, nor do I now, feel the need to carry a firearm when MTBing.
He's a FREE CANADIAN.
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He's a FREE CANADIAN.
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Id be more worried about Mt Lions then people. I hear they like to attack bikers 
Also snakes, I hear cotton mouths can be aggresive and will try to bite you justfor the fun of it.
Also snakes, I hear cotton mouths can be aggresive and will try to bite you justfor the fun of it.
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There's an old redneck that always sits on his 4 wheeler with his rifle on the front rack and glares at all the roadies that pass on a popular route here. I think it's funny. I always say "Hey" to him just to see if he will ever say "Hi" back. Hasn't happened so far.
There are alot of bitter people in the world, but most of them arent murderous psychopaths. They are just posturing.
There are alot of bitter people in the world, but most of them arent murderous psychopaths. They are just posturing.
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