Hunter’s ‘Crappy’ Setup Leads to Trespassing Charges

Hunters from Montana tend to be resourceful. Some people would build blinds out of old barns, camo their trucks in brush, and spend hours in frozen cow pastures waiting for that perfect shot. But one Texas hunter may have taken “thinking outside the box” a little too far, by stepping inside one.

Game wardens in Henderson County, Texas, received a tip about someone hunting without permission on private land. When they went to take a look, they found an old blue port-a-potty, suspiciously placed near a deer feeder.

In Montana, we love a good DIY project, but this was next level. The wardens weren’t able to catch the culprit initially, so they used cameras, trying to catch the potty poacher returning. Sure enough, on the opening day of deer season in Texas, the suspect returned.

Unfortunately for him, game wardens were in wait and, instead of bagging a buck, he bagged a trespassing fine. Outhouse hunting season? Not a thing, buddy.

I know what some of you are thinking: Was this guy a genius? An affordable deer blind, zero scent, built-in seat, rain-blocker, and who expects a hunter to jump out of a potty? Perhaps he was on to something… the hunting industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. We could make billions creating hunting blinds out of old crappers.

So, when you set your blind the next time, perhaps stick with the tried and tested ways. Always ask for permission to hunt from the landowner. Trespassers ruin it for everyone. And don't forget the most important thing...Plenty of toilet paper.