What to do? just found an arrow at the guerilla grow

[Jam3sb0ng]

On our second trip into the spot today(all we have done there is gathered 10 stakes, a few shovels, dug and refilled the holes) as we were about to leave one of my friends happened to noticed a arrow in the ground(slightly shot into the ground as i would describe it, i took a pic and left the arrow in the ground). We don't know how long its been there. Now we r unsure what to do because this spot is extremely difficult to get to(its in the middle of a swamp)and its on state land which hunting isn't allowed on where i live plus it isn't hunting season. Its driving me nuts to my job is security, im pissed at my self something so small went through the cracks. Should we just abandon that spot? Set-up trail cams all over it? for some reason i keep wondering if the arrow might have bounced off a tree and landed there and if that's the situation(which still worries me). Any feedback on what the community would do is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my post.


I apologize if i wrote this is the wrong section.

 

[idiit]

is it a "fresh" arrow or an arrow that looks to have been there for some time?

^^ very important question imo. fresh arrow means a savvy local hunter is giving you a warning. arrow having been there for a long time is just like seeing old spent shotgun casings ( which I see all the time btw).

 

[Jam3sb0ng]

im uploading the two pics asap once i get them off my phone

 

[jammie]

yeah- i agree with idiit, if it looks new that at least means your not the only one around. if its from last year it should be pretty weathered by now

 

[stasis]

I like a good mystery where no one gets hurt, except when it is something like this..

You said lightly stuck in the ground. HOW lightly...? Was it shot into the area, or "left there."
It is early in the season... Nothing is valuable yet. Strictly speaking.

Couple ideas I used in the past - Take 'em or leave 'em.

Set up a camping spot for later use, in plain view. Be there (but not there) with a (big) dog, and be "prepared."

During challenging harvesting seasons for the last 2-3 weeks, (a couple years had additional "things that needed addressing") I set up the large 3-man tent
with an intermittently on-&-off small light and a radio quietly on talk stations - and slept nearby quietly in an unknown spot. One particularly (well-armed) Malicious Bad Apple next door was creating huge stress for Me, calling all authorities, and more. But, I needed to pull off this greenie..! This technique caused Him to surprisingly eventually leave a letter on the boundary asking me to take down the tent, as it was "Creeping Him out."

Psychological warfare can be very effective. Just do something with diligence, and no need to feel paranoid, then.

Lastly, if it is no good - a fresh arrow.. Not shot in, but left there. I'd start over somewhere else. Even try to uproot the plants and move em, if not too far along. Most likely, if you choose another good place - it won't be discovered. That is why I like containers, even in the bush. Portable. It's ALL a learning experience, even for Me 12 years in..! Good Luck amigo, whatever You do.

 

[Jam3sb0ng]

http://s10.postimg.org/wtxfj3v49/arrow1.jpg

and

http://s10.postimg.org/epueygxft/arrow2.jpg

 

[Jam3sb0ng]

it looked to be shot into the area(the tip of the arrow is stuck in the ground and the tail end the arrow was about 2-3 inchs off the ground, we did not touch it all to see if it disappears by next time we walk out there) but there is a ton of thick ass trees in the direction for about 25ft then there is a 10ft drop off into a swamp

 

[Ajunta Pall]

You said it was your second trip out, did you on your first trip leave any signs that you were there? A subtle sign from a hunter seems unlikely. My guess would be it was shot in. I think you should've moved the arrow away from your spot and stuck it in the ground the way you found it. That way you could still keep an eye on it, and it wouldn't compromise the spot.

Personally I would wait a couple weeks before continuing and make a few sweeps of the area to see what's up. And for the record it is always poaching season. If you find yourself in a poacher's territory I'd advise you to find a new spot, because if he finds your spot he will rip you.

 

[Kygiacomo!!!]

that defo looks like a new arrow. i would set up a few game cams and see if u can capture someone in the area looking around. it seems really un-likely that rippers would be out this early looking for plots. i would just monitor the spot for a couple weeks with the trail cams and then u can see if anyone is sneaking around the area. gl man i know how stressful this would be on me if the shoe was on my foot.

 

[stoned-trout]

I know I don't go leaving my arrows laying around..they aint cheap..especially carbon fibre ones...yeehaw

 

[Jam3sb0ng]

On our first trip we just poured soil into the holes and left.

 

[Miraculous Meds]

Be smart. Move on. U know for sure this spot has been compromised. I know u don't want to lose the work u already put in. But I know for sure that u don't want to lose the major work u have yet to put in to get the plants to harvest, just so someone else can reap the rewards. Or worse yet u end up dead or in jail.

 

[mendo420]

Stick with your plan. Id use the spot.
That's a rogue arrow the angle is to oblique to be a "warring"
People dont leave arrows as a "warring" Ke-mo sah-bee.
This aint the fucking Lone Ranger.

 

[Jellyfish]

I'd be as concerned about catching a stray arrow in my body as I would be concerned about the spot being otherwise compromised.

 

[Wendull C.]

That arrow is brand new. And not cheap like trout said. he fletching isn't even warped or discolored.

Check your regs. State parks are illegal to hunt not state land. National forest and preserves are fair game too, just not national parks or monuments.

 

[hamstring]

Dude your trying to grow pot there and you don't think people are hunting there just because it says no hunting.Not a chance. That's good an bad news. The good news is it was probably left there during hunting season the bad news is he may be back in October.

You didn't show us the tip of the arrow. Is it a hunting or target tip? Not sure it makes a big difference but its nice to know. If its a target tip then to me there's more concern because he may be out there in the spring. Hunting tip more likely from the last hunting season.

You said its state property with no hunting allowed. It makes perfect sense to me because I have friends who are bow hunters and they can hunt anywhere vs gun owners. What else you going to use to hunt on "no hunting" property.

Its good hunting in the entrance and exits of swamps but generally not right inside the swamp because there's no where to set up a tree stand. Look for deer trails its early enough you should be able to find them easily.

If there is a bow hunter on this forum maybe they could tell us how far from that spot would a hunter be sitting to take the shot? I am assuming if this is semi-dense area we are looking at 10-30 yards max but not sure. Use the arrow as the radius of a circle and look all around a 30 yard radius for other clues.

Most bow hunters are using tree stands and they usually have to cut down some brush and/or tree limbs when they set up the stand. Even a casual glance of the arrow off a 1/4 limb will cause the arrow to change flight.

Before you freak out you need more investigative work and yes I would be freaking out too but you need to find out more info even if you decide to abort.

 

[Wendull C.]

I bow hunt. I have never sat in a tree stand

 

[Chunk O'Funk]

I agree with Mendo. But if it really worries you, maybe consider have two or three patches. My experience with guerrilla, don't put your eggs all in one basket. Good luck with your season!

 

[feeblebunny]

The arrow looks UV weathered to me.

 

[Skeeterass]

The arrow doesn't look to be that old.. and as far as it being a warning, I kind of don't really think so.. I would have stuck it straight up and down in one of your planting holes, better yet I probably wouldn't give you any warning at all and just watched and seen what you did there.one thing is true, you not somebody has been in that vicinity somewhat recently. That is cause for concern. you better be watching for game cameras. I kind of think I would be moving to a different spot. It's a risky situation