I have been avoiding others in the woods for as long as I can remember. And yes...I always lie when asked anything!
But typically if I'm coming out at night and I see someone, packing up, I'll just sit in the dark and wait until they leave. I would rather them not see me at all!
I have snuck-up in the dark on guys packing up and listened to their conversions. Any way to gain intel, is acceptable.
I rarely park in a public parking lot.
I never drag a deer out to a parking lot. I usually drag it within 15 yards of the road. Then do a quick pickup in the dark when no ones around.
Never gut the deer where I shot it. I usually drag it to some random, spot away from my set-ups.
As far as anyone knows...I've never shot a buck
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It's better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid, than to open it an remove all doubt