River Hunting Etiquette

[Phil Layer]

OK. I've got my dekes. I've got my boat with portable blind. I've got my dog and that stick thingy that shoots the little bb's at the birds. I haven't hunted in years and never hunted the river I'm headed to.

I'm launching on the Willamette south of Salem and looking for a place to setup. What should I NOT do to really tick off you other sportsmen?

[Fishalot]

I hope you looked the area over in the day light? If so you have a idea of the different spots to hunt. Head in when it's still dark and shine a bright light into the spot to make sure it's empty. If not move to next spot when you are setting up leave a light on to keep others out, a lot of loud talking helps also. If all spots are full wait untill daylight and look for a spot, maybe where you hear shooting and then set up, but not to close to other hunters.


Hope the info helps
Fishalot :grin: :whazzup: