Hey ranger1. Why oh why do they bag shit just to leave it on the side of the trail? Shit unbagged is better than shit left to ferment in a plastic bag. Are they trying to invent a new drug? It drives me crazy. But you knew that.

A pet hate of mine (apologies for the pun)!!
The reason many dog walkers go to the trouble of scooping dog shit into a little plastic bag, only to casually throw it aside is embarrassment!!
Embarrassed to be seen by other walkers allowing their dogs to foul the pathways and verges. But no such inhibitions when there's no one in sight!! Just throw the shit-filled plastic bag on the ground or into the bushes causing a worse problem than just having to dodge the mess.
Bloody infuriating small-minded little people!!!
...and breathe.....

Rant over