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[RC] Turkey Hunting - JonniI was riding this weekend in an area with lots of turkeys and hunters. Saw something beside the trail, and could not make it out. Got close, and it was a turkey decoy. As I turned my head to look at it, there were the hunters sitting under the tree in full camo. I said Hello, and apologized for trotting through their area, they said no problem, and we were on our way. It was funny as I trotted off, I was not sure why I felt the need to apologize, as I was on the trail, but maybe it was just that feeling of goodwill to have them not think the riders are uncaring of their "sport". Also, not sure why my horse will spook at an ant hill, but did not even look at the decoy, and never saw those hunters. Later, came around a corner to find a man and his son (about 6 years old) in full camo walking down the trail. Now THIS scared the horse big time. I joked that the camo must have made him just see a couple of "floating heads". They stood absolutely still, and did not say a word! I know they think they are doing the right thing to be quiet and still. We just need to educate them that the horses will be better if they say something. I finally got them to say Hello, and then Hank got up to them. We chatted a little, told them where I had seen some turkeys the other day, and told them to enjoy their afternoon. Indeed, goodwill towards other users of our Nat'l Parks etc. Jonni =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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