Kentucky Pro David Young shot at during practice

[DJD]

FLW pro David Young was allegedly shot at during practice on Beaver Lake this weekend. Here is a link to the story.

http://www.bassfan.com/docktalk.asp?id=6377#6377

Whats next Pirates? This is crazy...

[Tyme2fish]

I've heard that even Pittsburgh has pirates. Gasp. !!!!!

[Fntsyfbgod]

I love fishing but it brings out the worst in people sometimes. People can get selfish thinking they own public waters. Its not just country folks either here in Kentucky some people that live around elkhorn are insane. Part of it is people leaving trash and tearing up fences but thats not the case with some landowners. I have had a few let me access the creek and park but it gets harder every year. I have seen signs in the creek itself as if the landowners think they own the creek.

[DJD]

I love fishing but it brings out the worst in people sometimes. People can get selfish thinking they own public waters. Its not just country folks either here in Kentucky some people that live around elkhorn are insane. Part of it is people leaving trash and tearing up fences but thats not the case with some landowners. I have had a few let me access the creek and park but it gets harder every year. I have seen signs in the creek itself as if the landowners think they own the creek.

Can't they own the creek bottom? So your not trespassing if your floating through and never set foot on solid ground?

[ryan_ekubass]

this is just insane people getting shot at trying to fish... these people just havent shot at the right person yet....I am sure there are more than a few people in america that would more than willingly return fire... and i cant understand why these people who are shooting are not getting justice served against them...... but i do applaud the fishermen leaving the scene....

[Shimano4Life]

this is just insane people getting shot at trying to fish... these people just havent shot at the right person yet....I am sure there are more than a few people in america that would more than willingly return fire... and i cant understand why these people who are shooting are not getting justice served against them...... but i do applaud the fishermen leaving the scene....

Not to sound crazy, but I would be one to return the favor.

[Fntsyfbgod]

In many cases the its a matter for local courts and they dont bother. The case in the Classic with Gary Klien they didnt even bother doing anything and they had it on camera with two witnesses. In case you didnt know justice in small towns is terrible. You can get away with alot in small communities. I know people who beat their wives so bad they ended up in hospitals, stole from other people, drugs you name it. If you know the right people you can get away with alot.

[Shimano4Life]

In many cases the its a matter for local courts and they dont bother. The case in the Classic with Gary Klien they didnt even bother doing anything and they had it on camera with two witnesses. In case you didnt know justice in small towns is terrible. You can get away with alot in small communities. I know people who beat their wives so bad they ended up in hospitals, stole from other people, drugs you name it. If you know the right people you can get away with alot.

Which can be defined as "POLITICS".

[Tim_T]

Can't they own the creek bottom? So your not trespassing if your floating through and never set foot on solid ground?

The landowner owns the creek bottom. If you are wading without permission you are trespassing. You can float through and fish as long as your feet are not touching the bottom.

[jcb]

To clarify a bit further, unless the creek is designated a "navigable waterway" (like Elkhorn), you can't even float through--you're trespassing.

[Tim_T]

To clarify a bit further, unless the creek is designated a "navigable waterway" (like Elkhorn), you can't even float through--you're trespassing.

You could be right, but I think you are confusing some laws out west with KY laws. I spoke to a fishery biologist from KDFWR (recently) that in Kentucky, you can float through but not anchor or wade. I could be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time.

[WwiskerswW]

I guess i am going to have to buy that remington 700P 26" barrel that shoots a .308 accurate upto 1000 yards and carry it on my boat. This Springfield Armory XD .45ACP will get the job done up close for the mean time.

Even if a guy is dumb enough to pull his gun on me for fishing a spot, that does not mean I will pull mine. But when bullets start flying past your head and hitting the water around you, thats a whole different story.