Hunting Group/Camp Rules...

Not sure why grown men need rules or why you would hunt with people that needed rules to act like decent people.

6 men in Moose camp this year, no rules, 3rd Moose down on 5th day.
Everyone cooked, cleaned, cut wood.

Crazy what can be accomplished by mindful people.
 
We are 3 of us, me my buddy and his daughter that is been like that for years now and we are happy with it, our camp consist of a wall tent and we travel by canoes! There isn’t real rules other than you need to put your hands to the camp tasks, cutting wood, cleaning dishes, cooking, fetching water… common sense really. We had our time when we had other people join but never got invited again for some reasons…
My gun is always loaded!
 
Our hunting group has been together for years, mostly family BIL's, nephews and a couple really good friends, the camp runs pretty smooth, everyone pitches in with whatever needs doing, gun safety is bred into us all, only had a couple issues over the years but they were quickly sorted out, hunting camp is my happy place, no need for a bunch of drama or rules just common sense
 
FatCatsDad said:
Not sure why grown men need rules or why you would hunt with people that needed rules to act like decent people.

6 men in Moose camp this year, no rules, 3rd Moose down on 5th day.
Everyone cooked, cleaned, cut wood.

Crazy what can be accomplished by mindful people.
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Our rule, to wear headlamps when we get out of our stands in the dark at the end of a hunt, is just safety related as you never know who's around...

But I do agree, you don't need rules if you are hunting with decent people.
 
Jay said:
Our rule, to wear headlamps when we get out of our stands in the dark at the end of a hunt, is just safety related as you never know who's around...

But I do agree, you don't need rules if you are hunting with decent people.
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That shouldn't be a rule but rather sonthing you've learned along the way, same as having a gun sick at the trail opening nearest your stand to let others know your there or not.


A camp near us was missing a member well after sunset, they went looking, his gun sock was still on the tree, he had fallen and busted his leg.
 
FatCatsDad said:
That shouldn't be a rule but rather sonthing you've learned along the way, same as having a gun sick at the trail opening nearest your stand to let others know your there or not.


A camp near us was missing a member well after sunset, they went looking, his gun sock was still on the tree, he had fallen and busted his leg.
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I don't think I've ever owned a gun sock. If I saw one hanging from a tree I would think someone forgot it! But if it's a commonly known signal in your group it makes sense.
 
We have a group of hunters that have known each other for years. We're the core group. If you want to join, then you are
vetted by us. We've had guys that we have voted out of showing up next year because he thought that we were catering to him
as if it was a guided hunt. It isn't: we're a group doing our own self guided hunt. He expected to be on point instead of pushing bush,
wanted to drive the boat instead of being a passenger, drank my buddy's beer, then didn't buy any when we went to town for supplies.

Another guy showed up as a hunting newbie. He was more than willing to put in time splitting wood, and other garbage jobs. He knew
what it takes to make a campsite work (he was ex military)

Some of the guys in our group drink. But, they aren't stupid around guns. The guns are unloaded at the end of the day and laid away in the sleeping tent(s).

We have our fun. If you want to fish, go fish. If you want to hunt, come join us. If there's conversation, join in if you have something to contribute.
 
conor_90 said:
Suther cool to hear you found a trustworthy group after that incident where your buddies shot each other ground swatting crippled ducks
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Hmm, wouldn't think you would need a No Shooting Each Other rule but I guess some do. Add that one to the No Shooting the Stove Pipe rule!
 
Figure out before hand how meals,food and fuel are divided. Make sure all are in agreement. Most of the time, its a instant oatmeal in the morning with a sandwich or two packed for lunch. If you are first one into camp at night. Stoke the fire and make sure there is enough wood for the night. If you get up at night, throw in another log into the stove. Have an idea where everyone is hunting and check in at certain times. A simple text will do when applicable. If a big animal is down, don't be afraid to lend a hand.
I do not run a daycare at the camp. Keep things tidy, pick up after yourself. If you are not ready to go at the time I say I am leaving, you are on your own. Your boots come off at the door of the tent. There is nothing worse than getting ready to go in the morning and stepping in a puddle of water. I have gone many deer seasons without even pulling the trigger and still enjoyed the outing. The group I am with are great guys that basically have the same rules I do.
 
FatCatsDad said:
Not sure why grown men need rules or why you would hunt with people that needed rules to act like decent people.

6 men in Moose camp this year, no rules, 3rd Moose down on 5th day.
Everyone cooked, cleaned, cut wood.

Crazy what can be accomplished by mindful people.
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My thoughts as well. What most people have listed as rules are seemingly common sense so I don’t really get the point. Having rules make me nervous about such camps for two reasons.

First, do they really allow people to join the club who actually need rules listed for them to be a good member and safe hunter?

Second, such camps often have the ‘boss’ who has more say/special treatment over other people rather than everyone being equals. I’ve seen this play out as more of a work type setting with boss/workers than a fun hunt camp.
 
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