What happens on the Log, stays on the Log.
I bet The LBLman has heard this before.
I bet The LBLman has heard this before.
Yeah, these attitudes are what gets 2 extremely young men killed over a duck. It's fun to say, but it's not true.What happens on the Log, stays on the Log.
I bet The LBLman has heard this before.
I think we all need to wait until more details come out.Yeah, these attitudes are what gets 2 extremely young men killed over a duck.
I think we all need to wait until more details come out.
What happened wasn't necessarily just over a duck.
This is exactly what i understand of the locals in the area, plus a bunch of hard feelings floating around with private family holes turning public once the generation who it was gifted to dies out.Yes sir, it could've, but it's not like it's an isolated incident. This isn't the first time it's happened at Reelfoot nor will it be the last
The Reelfoot locals are extremely territorial, to a flaw. It's a shame. I understand and respect the history of the locals and the lake, it's just always been off the rails over there and needs to brought under control. Seems like every other year someone's blind gets torched.
Yep, that's been the traditional method of territorial dispute resolution on Reelfoot for decades - blind burning. I used to hear of ramp fights too but even those usually ended eventually in a bind burning. Used to hunt with a local buddy on Reelfoot until his blind was burned & that simply over the consistent success that blind had. I recall over the years his blind was burned several times.Yes sir, it could've, but it's not like it's an isolated incident. This isn't the first time it's happened at Reelfoot nor will it be the last
The Reelfoot locals are extremely territorial, to a flaw. It's a shame. I understand and respect the history of the locals and the lake, it's just always been off the rails over there and needs to brought under control. Seems like every other year someone's blind gets torched.
TheLBLman said:
I hope once all the real details come out, we can all learn how better to prevent such deadly conflicts. Perhaps in this case, either side could have prevented it.
While I don't know what happened in this case I would say the answer to your question would be common decency, common sense and respect.
This is hard to believe. Is this "private ownership of a blind with sole rights to the blind" on public land spelled out in the regulations/law somewhere? I am ignorant to Reelfoot history and the territorial issues, so wanted to make that clear on the front end. Are the sole rights to the historically private blinds "understood and respected by most", or is it "written in law"?Private blind ownership on public land=trouble and more trouble! A lot of people on both sides of this conversation are part of the problem. Just because somebody's granddad built a blind in a hole gives them ownership of a piece of public land paid for and maintained by the taxpayers?
Good bet he's lost his soul as well.I don't think the shooter was in his right mind. And this come from someone that hunts that blind. You don't go in shoot at 3 people and then chase them back to the bank. Sad day 2 people have lost there lives and the shooter has lost his life also even if he isn't physically dead.
To be honest, I don't know either. I'm sure there are people on here that are far more informed on the process than I am.This is hard to believe. Is this "private ownership of a blind with sole rights to the blind" on public land spelled out in the regulations/law somewhere? I am ignorant to Reelfoot history and the territorial issues, so wanted to make that clear on the front end. Are the sole rights to the historically private blinds "understood and respected by most", or is it "written in law"?
Either way, seems like a game wardens worst nightmare.
I certainly am no expert. There are some folks that post over on the Refuge forums that have a much better handle on it. From what little I've gathered Reelfoot is very unique and not similar to really any other public ground.To be honest, I don't know either. I'm sure there are people on here that are far more informed on the process than I am.
I feel the same way and have hunted Reelfoot in both draw blinds and on guided hunts. There are much, much better hunting opportunities elsewhere in this area of the state as well as nearby bordering states where you don't have to deal with the hassle or drama.Never understood the fascination with duck hunting reelfoot. I fully get the tradition and the lore of it but I've duck hunted NW TN for the last 14 years and love it. Reelfoot is a beautiful place but all I know is driving around the lake and seeing all the duck blinds sitting out there makes me wonder why anyone would want to hunt it. Nothing about any of it seems enjoyable.
That sheds some light on the "legalities" of these private blinds on public land funded by public taxpayer dollars. That's a mouthful and an oxymoron to most who would read it.Land deeds that predate the Louisiana Purchase are still a factor out there if I'm not mistaken. There is a process in place for these privately owned blinds to eventually transfer to public ownership and management.
TBI killed the guide that murdered the boysAre the reports about TWRA killing the shooter correct?
Got a link? Last i heard, they were looking for him.TBI killed the guide that murdered the boys
Link?TBI killed the guide that murdered the boys