Alaskan_mtnman
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I see by reading posts that people are getting excited about hunting the Haul Rd for Caribou here in a couple months, which is great! I love it up there and go every year without fail! I would say though based on my experiences up there, I would advise first time and experienced hunters to proceed with Caution!!! Let me explain.........
4 years ago I witnessed a Trucker stop off at a pull over spot about 15 miles north of Galbreath Lake, answer natures call, look around as if to see if anyone was around, then proceed to throw a softball sized rock through the front wind shield of a bow hunters truck that was also parked there. Why? I have no idea.....The Hunters truck was cleary not in the way!!! There was plenty of room for other trucks if need be. Obviously he didn't see me watching him as I awaited to ambush caribou with my bow not a half mile away.
Upon talking with alot of hunters over the years, it is clear that this wasn't an isolated incident. There have been many cases where Truckers have vandalized, and acted aggressively towards hunters up the Haul Rd. Some Truckers are still in the frame of mind that the "Haul Road is theirs!!!
I personaly have had no problems what so ever, and have attributed it to the following:
1. Respect the rights of way of traffic on the road! I Dont lolly gag while driving the Haul Rd looking for Caribou! Remember the truckers are going 60 mph and sometimes faster....... so if they come over a hill and have to slam on the breaks because a hunter is parked in the middle of the road watching caribou, he is obviously going to be mad! Wouldn't you be? Besides its unsafe!!!
2. While I am camping or hunting I always attempt to get my vehicle as far as legally possible from the active roadway, and dont block the pipline access roads! This shouldn't be an issue as there are plenty of spots to camp and park where you are out of the way.
3. Be courteous to everyone! Truckers, Travelers, and Fellow Hunters alike!
Pack it in! Pack it out!
*These are just some tips on what we can do as hunters to help ease the tention! We all have a right to be up there whether it be on business or pleasure. The Truckers aren't going away, and there are more and more hunters up there every year, so we all just need to learn to get along!!!
Thoughts? Experiences? Welcome to share them!!! thanks................
4 years ago I witnessed a Trucker stop off at a pull over spot about 15 miles north of Galbreath Lake, answer natures call, look around as if to see if anyone was around, then proceed to throw a softball sized rock through the front wind shield of a bow hunters truck that was also parked there. Why? I have no idea.....The Hunters truck was cleary not in the way!!! There was plenty of room for other trucks if need be. Obviously he didn't see me watching him as I awaited to ambush caribou with my bow not a half mile away.
Upon talking with alot of hunters over the years, it is clear that this wasn't an isolated incident. There have been many cases where Truckers have vandalized, and acted aggressively towards hunters up the Haul Rd. Some Truckers are still in the frame of mind that the "Haul Road is theirs!!!
I personaly have had no problems what so ever, and have attributed it to the following:
1. Respect the rights of way of traffic on the road! I Dont lolly gag while driving the Haul Rd looking for Caribou! Remember the truckers are going 60 mph and sometimes faster....... so if they come over a hill and have to slam on the breaks because a hunter is parked in the middle of the road watching caribou, he is obviously going to be mad! Wouldn't you be? Besides its unsafe!!!
2. While I am camping or hunting I always attempt to get my vehicle as far as legally possible from the active roadway, and dont block the pipline access roads! This shouldn't be an issue as there are plenty of spots to camp and park where you are out of the way.
3. Be courteous to everyone! Truckers, Travelers, and Fellow Hunters alike!
Pack it in! Pack it out!
*These are just some tips on what we can do as hunters to help ease the tention! We all have a right to be up there whether it be on business or pleasure. The Truckers aren't going away, and there are more and more hunters up there every year, so we all just need to learn to get along!!!
Thoughts? Experiences? Welcome to share them!!! thanks................
