Re: Backcountry Meetings

Had a couple of ugly little run-ins when I was a kid in Montana. Once was on a reservation, the other in the Bitterroots. Both times we were armed, and the other party knew it. Have no idear what would have happened. Hopefully nothing.

Yeah, things happen. But, I think its pretty rare.

Got shot at once in West Virginia. Was after work, and, went for a run in the back woods. Must have crossed over on or near some private land (near as I could figure). Shotgun, probably a "punkin ball". Quite close to me. Never saw the guy. Probably just a message.

I dunno. When I was a kid, used to carry a firearm all the time in the woods. Now, I hardly ever do. Can't imagine what good it would do me ultimately. Just doesn't seem practical.

Used to hunt a fair bit. Was always nervous about being around other people when I was armed, and I knew they probably weren't. Seems a bit intimidating, and, that's not the vibe I'd like to put out when meeting and/or seeing other folks in the woods.

-Brian in SLC