Would you do this?

[HFultzjr]

Situation:

I have a fairly large tract of land across the road from me. It is posted and NO hunting is allowed. As a matter of fact, the owner had some issues a while back with some slobs, and now.....no hunting.....no scouting......no hiking.......no trespassing.....no nothing.......nobody, no exceptions. Virtually untouched mountain land, except for the 4 wheelers that still seem to sneak in.

I like to practice my calling from my location to hear the responses I get from various calls and methods. Since no one is hunting these birds and can't hunt them, I don't think I'm "educating" anybody's birds that may be hunted. Even the surrounding land is mostly houses on a few acre lots, so there is virtually no opportunity within at least 2-3 miles.

Do you think it is unethical to continue doing this, as I really like to call and practice on real birds.

Your comments are appreciated and will be taken into consideration.

Please be kind....that's why I'm asking.

Thanks.

[neal]

Call away! What's the difference really in the end.





Neal

[guesswho]

I see no issue at all.

[HFultzjr]

Thanks for the replies. I didn't think I was doing anything wrong, but I know pre-season calling and educating birds is a big no, no.

[mgm1955]

I see no issue at all.

[Cut N Run]

I practice calling on live birds in the state parks near me.  No hunting is allowed there either and nobody cares anyway.  So, go for it.

Jim

[Swampchickin234]

If ya can't hunt them and no one else can, ya might as well have fun!


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[Snoodsniper]

Absolutely.

[Rio Fan]

I'd do the same thing if I was positive nobody could hunt around there. 

[Ishi]

Call away! That's a good way to learn

[Chilly]

I think you should get to know the person really well and eventually get permission to hunt it once they figure out what kind of a person you are.  I wouldn't just run in and ask immediately,  good luck!
BTW, living that close, you could help keep people \ trespassers off.

[JLH]

You're a bird watcher....and nobody has any problems with someone doing some interactive birdwatching.

I've done it, and called in some nice birds wearing jeans and a t shirt...hehe

[870supermagnum]

I see no problem calling "just to see if you get an answer."   

[tomstopper]

I agree with all the above. My family and I sometimes go for hikes at our state parks in the spring and sometimes I call to see if I can't get some gobbling going on and nobody has cared ever.

[GobbleNut]

My first question would be is whether or not you can hunt on your side of the fence?  If you can hunt on your side, I would not be calling to those birds until the season is in,...and then I would pull them across the property line.  If you can't hunt your side, then call all you want to.