Drinking at hunt camp
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Milanczar
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Since one little slip up or mistake gets you shot in the femoral artery out in the middle of nowhere or worse and you are going to need a bit more than babysitting from your friends you have to play the 'stone cold sober or
not and take a chance game' with people that are up for dealing with the consequences. I don't want to deal with something like that and I am sure that the person it happens to will regret even one drink once the worst happens.
Inattention or error or just the demon Murphy are always a moment and a slip or trip away.
Injured and dead people are a mess and a downer and the following events with or without a happy ending and the authorities involvement etc are nothing to make for a good weekend IMO
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- Banana Republik of Kebekistan
OP,
Boozed up hunters... I have seen ugly things and was told others, enough to now control who I hunt with. For you to write about it shows similar concerns.
Years back I was hunting with good friends where hunting was secondary. For some of them, getting together, away from family, work & problems was the right opportunity to let it loose. If they made it to the bush, they were reeking booze, cigar if not wacky tobacci, their clothes were filled with kitchen odors (small camps with insufficient ventilation) and noisy sobs. If they made it to the hunting spot, they would fall asleep and snored like diesels. So much for being stealth. I stopped hunting with them. I love a good party but when I hunt, I mean business. I fill my freezer almost every years, they don't.
We all know how unpredictable intoxicated folks can be, ranging from full vegetables to full retards including violent behaviors. Firearms don't blend well with stupid, sooner or later...
Bottom line is you have only so many days to hunt. To return safe and successful, choose your partners carefully and make rules clear. And for the records, yes I will gladly have a beer and/or scotch at the end of the day but there is discipline and control.
Boozed up hunters... I have seen ugly things and was told others, enough to now control who I hunt with. For you to write about it shows similar concerns.
Years back I was hunting with good friends where hunting was secondary. For some of them, getting together, away from family, work & problems was the right opportunity to let it loose. If they made it to the bush, they were reeking booze, cigar if not wacky tobacci, their clothes were filled with kitchen odors (small camps with insufficient ventilation) and noisy sobs. If they made it to the hunting spot, they would fall asleep and snored like diesels. So much for being stealth. I stopped hunting with them. I love a good party but when I hunt, I mean business. I fill my freezer almost every years, they don't.
We all know how unpredictable intoxicated folks can be, ranging from full vegetables to full retards including violent behaviors. Firearms don't blend well with stupid, sooner or later...
Bottom line is you have only so many days to hunt. To return safe and successful, choose your partners carefully and make rules clear. And for the records, yes I will gladly have a beer and/or scotch at the end of the day but there is discipline and control.
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Sherlock Gnomes
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- St.Catharines
I went away for a week with one guy this year for bear. He would drink all day long as he is an alcoholic. I never did feel truly at ease with him. I am debating joining a different group of people for next year's hunt. I am not opposed totally to alcohol and I do like a cider after a long day but to start the day with beer doesn't make me comfortable.
I'm not a drinker.
I would be devastated if I hurt or killed another vehicle driver or hunter while under the influence. I have seen enough alcohol/drug related carnage to last me into the next life.
As with all things, just be responsibile with your mouth, gun, and alcohol.
I would be devastated if I hurt or killed another vehicle driver or hunter while under the influence. I have seen enough alcohol/drug related carnage to last me into the next life.
As with all things, just be responsibile with your mouth, gun, and alcohol.
This about covers my view.
I hunted with one guy that insisted that the camp be dry until there was meat on the pole. Would not have objected too much, but he was a jerk about it, so we had our nightcap and he didn't. Eight or so days in, he held out his cup when offered.
I hunted with another fellow that had a BAD experience with some dudes that thought a hunting trip was an excuse to get drunk and do fun stuff, like shooting at the other guy's boots as they dried by the fire. Not so much...
You pretty much have to find a group of guys that you fit with, and they suit your style too, and settle in.
If you come into my camp, you are welcome to have a beer, it's in the box under the table with the cookstove on it.
Cheers
Trev
the spank
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I did the hunt camp thing a couple times back in the early 90's. The three different groups I went with never drank until days end and guns were put away but in all honesty I was less than enthused about hunting the next day with a group of armed guys who were either dragging their asses or hung over. Never hunted in a camp situation again. Not my cup of tea.
You pretty much have to find a group of guys that you fit with, and they suit your style too, and settle in.
If you come into my camp, you are welcome to have a beer, it's in the box under the table with the cookstove on it.
Cheers
Trev
Yup. We've had some guys come and go that didn't necessarily fit the program.
The originals are still mostly in tact.
We're in our 40's now... and getting into some pretty serious hunts. In our younger years.... wellll.... we've had quite the party, but gun safety and common sense has always been paramount at camp.
These days we seem to be in bed pretty early and take the hunt very seriously. (but if you wanna stay at camp, sit the afternoon out, play cards and get a buzz on, I sure as hell won't say anything!)
We have one guy that drinks/sleeps entirely too much. To date, we've shot 5 moose while he's sleeping at camp. Seems to be a good luck charm....we don't mess with it!
Booze and guns do not mix well. A couple beers/shots when the guns are put away is fine. Getting up and heading out into a cold wet environment while hung over simply does not make for a good hunt. Age is a factor for sure, younger guys can cut loose a bit and get it together in the morning. If I tie one on it is a two day recovery process. Too much time and effort goes into these forays to ruin it with a two headache.
Like this.
If someone wanted to write down a bunch of rules they would get laughed at. Just be a grown up
Phat Eagle
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- Fraser Valley, BC
At my camp we usually have a dram of scotch after dinner cleanup, then early to bed. We pound the Black Cadillacs to get into our spots, so you wouldn't last long if you're hung over.
No booze until after everything is done for the night.
No booze until after everything is done for the night.
We all have an interest in making it home alive in one piece after camp is done as well..... We also have a common interest in not having someone get shot and ruining everyone's holiday, both for that week and for years to come......
Drinking and guns are not a good mix.... What you do at your camp is your business, but you wouldn't be getting drunk and hunting at mine......
Like this.
If someone wanted to write down a bunch of rules they would get laughed at. Just be a grown up
Same with our group. For decades there's been plenty of beer and whiskey to go around and no police, thanks. Old school, you might say, and responsible enough. I can't say I ever remember anyone hunting while drunk. There's no fun in that.
a beer or two after supper when the hunt is over... is fine ! muscles don't feel as sore the next morning ( maybe thats just in my head ) but anymore than that and i feel its a drag on your energy levels when doggin the bush ( remember that with your fully loaded day pack, firearm, and halfway up a mountainside .... n your draggin your feet LOL )
whats your main focus/priority ? 1)are you there for hunting ? 2) or drinking
if you find a group with similar ideals then you'll be much happier ... and enjoy this sport in safety
remember good groups aren't alway those with fancy gear and big stories... they may start out small, but you'll soon pull people into the fold with similar goals
whats your main focus/priority ? 1)are you there for hunting ? 2) or drinking
if you find a group with similar ideals then you'll be much happier ... and enjoy this sport in safety
remember good groups aren't alway those with fancy gear and big stories... they may start out small, but you'll soon pull people into the fold with similar goals
Bingo.
A can with lunch, then nothing till back at camp.
The people I hunt with generally feel and act the same way.
Once back at camp for the night, there's definitely some liquids flowing (but the guns are off limits).
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