Homeless Problem at Wolfpen Hang Site in Alabama

[Phantom Grappler]

I know you right
However if you read post # 14, they reach out to homeless in their towns. And most likely share a meal with someone down on their luck, especially if pleasant conversation was shared in return. Just last night I gave a small amount of change to a panhandler as we exited a busy restaurant. I’m wary of giving too much cash to someone who is going to be more harmed than helped by well intentioned money.
Recently at a campground, campers went on a day hike and came back to all of their gear stolen.
At a recent Hang we fed a homeless lady who was camping in a miniature teardrop trailer hooked to her car. I guess she was not 100% homeless, since she lived in her miniature trailer. She swapped great stories for her meals.
On the other hand—no one is entitled to any of my belongings, earned the hard way by working all the time. If a homeless camper gives me the creeps or I get a bad vibe or feel I’m being conned, it’s best to create space from them, and if they don’t respect that space—photograph them by posing with them—either a selfie or get a friend to take pics.
Quite a few of us hammock campers have shared meals with others on the trail of life, asking nothing in return but pleasant conversation, peace and harmony.
We do asbestos we can, dealing with problems as old as life itself...


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[Bankheadboy]

Just to let you know wet one ! Ashley and his wife are the only ones that made sure theses guys had food and told everyone to be nice to these people. Wanda told everyone that would listen if you're nice to them they'll be nice back. I've noticed that the super chirstians that's in church ever time the doors are open is the ones who would not even give them the time of day. WWJD that's my 2 cents!

As far as the homeless camping at Wolfpen and every other free state campground in the USA they have been doing it for since the first free campground. And they have the law on their side 14 days and move on.
Now if you talk to the guys at Wolfpen like Shane he will tell you in the first 5 minutes where he has camped and how long and ask you if he needs to move. Plus Shane for some mental reason tells you everything he's done wrong in life from jail to diseases he's got. I know this is what Ashley is taking about because he has talked with Shane also. If you're grandkid was camping with you this would concern you also. I'm sure that's why we have this post because Ashley had talked with Shane. One of the other homeless guys was a retired FS worker site seeing our great country and living the life some only dream of. He said he tried to stay away from us because we looked like some kind of religious cult group hanging in trees.

[Faceplant]

The Louisiana group hang has changed locations because of a homeless guy who was stealing things and coming into our campsites in the middle of the night. I always enjoy the Sipsey hang when I get to go and haven't felt uncomfortable there yet. It's a shame that we have to worry about things like this in the woods. ☹

[Waaaayne]

For those unfamiliar with the area, Wolfpen Camp is in the National Forest where group size is unlimited. When we cross the road into the Sipsey Wilderness, groups are limited to 10 people or less and we have more than that attending. Plus, backpacking in all the glamping gear for a group hang would not be fun!

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What you talkin bout BadBiscuit? Backcountry glamping is the best! Just remember to bring the small cast iron, and one-ply...

[dkurfiss]

We are a long way from discussing hammocks here folks. Please move back on the topic of hammock hangs or this thread will get closed.

Thanks

[Bad Biscuit]

Wolfpen has lots of trees to use for hammock camping.

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[squidbilly]

What you talkin bout BadBiscuit? Backcountry glamping is the best! Just remember to bring the small cast iron, and one-ply...

One ply ?? Can you really call it glamping if you have to bring twice as much TP. Stick with the 2 ply.

...and don't forget the hammock !

[Bankheadboy]

I like trees best for hammock camping!

[skippy]

Speaking of hammock camping, are we going to shoot for a weekend in April for the spring hang?

[squidbilly]

Speaking of hammock camping, are we going to shoot for a weekend in April for the spring hang?

I guess we better discuss the spring hang details rather than problems with our traditional hang site.

I will leave the question of when up to y'all. Like last year, I'm not sure when or if I can make it.