Not surprisingly, ME has almost the exact same issues as here, specially WRT new arrivals (see 'moving to maine' threads) and the impact on natives.

Still, my spouse's job is in VT, all our friends are in VT, I close my eyes and see my stomping grounds in VT; and, should I live long enough, hope to have a small bug-out camp somewhere in the woods/forests that I know like the back of my hand, in VT.

My rants are done. Someone else can ring the wake-up bell.

I don’t know! They are a Somali restaurant with a small menu, and the cheesesteak isn’t too far off from a traditional Philly one, so not sure what makes it Somali per se.

> I'm afraid for what we have become and where we seem to be going.

I hear ya! The sentiment behind my 'rants' hoping to add to the collective wake-up call. I'm going back to being comfortably numb now :)

I had family use bloodhounds for tracking and cornering. Really isn’t that big of a deal, unfortunately you have a group of mentally ill purple haired freaks from out of state that are vehemently against rural culture here.

Even though the dogs not actively attacking the animal more so just barking and corralling these people will swear back and forth that you’re torturing bear cubs or some shit.

Frankly, I think it’s an integral part of our culture up here and also who tf wants to jump in freezing water to retrieve a duck or bird? It’s almost like dog breeds with “Retriever” in its name was bred to bring back game lol

On a similar note. What do people do with their wood ash? Mine isn't burning very efficiently, so it has significant coals in it.

Well they are coming into other people's property with guns and aggressive dogs. But I know what you are saying.

Your last sentence is key. It's up to hunters to keep their tradition responsible, not the rest of us to deal with the irresponsible ones.

Can’t technically do anything about trespassing, we don’t have castle doctrine in the state. Closest you can get to shooting someone is if there is “grievous bodily harm imminent to you or someone else”

Yes

And then they probably brag about the kill as if they did all the work

Love the call of the Barred Owl, "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?" Got a recording outside Brandon last year.

Who's is?

The out of control dog hunters are ruining it for other hunters. By not respecting others property it makes people just post it. So people like you can't use it. It happens in Maine. People dump their trash or ride ATVs off approved trails and people post the property because they are sick of the disrespect. And rightfully so. But respectable hunters and satv/snowmobilers pay the price

Nard dog

Or "trespassers will be shot"

Nice! I'll have to check out Pine Tree. I'm always up for more plant adventures!

Absolutely, I was hunting in Alburgh this year and if I saw a faded posted sign that was placed two years ago you bet your ass I’m going to set up a tree stand if it’s prime territory.

Funny thing is it’s not even illegal to do! Has to be posted in regular intervals and you need to update your signs biannually.

The best deterrent really is to use “no hunting or trapping signs”

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Unfortunately FB is the new Craigslist. It's pretty much the only way to find listings or sell stuff

Loose dogs where?

That sounds interesting. Do they just use xawaash spices?

>what is up dog

Not much dog, what is up with you?

Yes.

But if it is legally posted it is trespassing on the first offense.

If not posted, first offense your only recourse is to tell them to get out.

Dog hunting for bears is very common in Maine

Ida by a long shot. Everything else doesn’t come close. Guys from Philly and makes his own bread/ hand slices the meat. Take one look on IG and you will get one