Betrayed by my hunting partner

I can't believe all the people here who are cool with this sort of behaviour. As the OP sad, yeah, this isn't anyone's deer - it's the way he got it, where he got it, and how he lied about it afterwards.

I got into hunting late and wouldn't have any "sweet spots" if my brother-in-law hadn't shared some with me. I share mine with him as a result, but for most other people, they only get the general spots, because I don't mind sharing with my friends, but I don't like it when they share it with their friends I don't know - and that happens.

I don't hunt my friends' "private" spots either, unless I'm with them.
 
I dunno. It wasn't like he was sitting in your stand, but then he probably should have steered clear even on foot. Are you sure he was lying about why he was out there? Maybe he got turned around and didn't realize where he was. That happens to even experienced hunters. I wouldn't screw up what sounds like a pretty functional give and take hunting relationship over it. Just keep it in the back of your mind for next time, and maybe you don't drop him any hints.
 
the spank said:
How in the hell is taking an animal legally "poaching":confused: f:P:2:Dumb statements like that just scream out..........:ban:
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He didn't mean poaching in the illegal sense, but in the "horning in on a friends set-up" sense. I almost used the same word myself, but realized that it would get flamed for the literal meaning... Going in and taking that buck, using the OP's information without an agreement in advance, was selfish and underhanded... not the kind of partner I would want. If he really wanted a crack at that buck, in that location, he should have asked the OP in advance for the opportunity, they also should have had a clear hunting plan for the sake of safety and consideration... Another poster mentioned earlier... knowingly taking a stroll under someone else's stand when they are hunting... who wouldn't be "ticked-off" about that, unless there was an agreement to attempt to push an animal toward the stander... I am probably more sensitive to this because as a bowhunter, I take incredible pains to keep movement, scent and intrusion out of the area that I am hunting... I want the animals moving as naturally as possible... and the first alarm bell goes off when the arrow enters the bucks ribs.
 
hoytcanon said:
You sound like a guy who doesn't do his own scouting....
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I sure do!

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hoytcanon said:
you are the guy that gets the invite aren't you?.
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I actually hunt with one gang the first week of rifle, and another the second week..First gang over 15yrs, the second 10 or so...

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The fact that you don't see anything wrong with sneaking into a partners stand site to beat him to a buck that he has worked hard for.
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LMAO.....Not hard enough...

hoytcanon said:
I think your hunting partners might agree with the OP.
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Both gangs are equal opportunity...1st week gang flips a coin for stands the night before, nobody has ''his spot''...I use a climber, so I decide to go wherever my spider sense takes me...The watches when we chase are anyones guess...I have had guys walk right under my stand without knowing I'm there...Even had one of our guys take a dump 20' from the tree I was in...Good stuff to talk, and laugh about later at camp...

Gang 2, is fly by the seat of you pants....No designated spot for anyone....Its like, who wants to go there/here...Watches for chases are the same...Everyone gets along...Go figure!
 
captonion said:
I sure do!

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I actually hunt with one gang the first week of rifle, and another the second week..First gang over 15yrs, the second 10 or so...



LMAO.....Not hard enough...



Both gangs are equal opportunity...1st week gang flips a coin for stands the night before, nobody has ''his spot''...I use a climber, so I decide to go wherever my spider sense takes me...The watches when we chase are anyones guess...I have had guys walk right under my stand without knowing I'm there...Even had one of our guys take a dump 20' from the tree I was in...Good stuff to talk, and laugh about later at camp...

Gang 2, is fly by the seat of you pants....No designated spot for anyone....Its like, who wants to go there/here...Watches for chases are the same...Everyone gets along...Go figure!
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Hard to argue with that! You surely don't hunt like any crew I have ever been with... our guys all get along also, but we have a plan of action, and avoid stepping on each others toes... we practice mutual respect and good humour... along with sharing all work and expenses equally... it works for us... and apparently crapping under each others stands works for you... looks like you have fun AND success, so good on ya'... peace out.
 
captonion said:
I sure do!

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I actually hunt with one gang the first week of rifle, and another the second week..First gang over 15yrs, the second 10 or so...



LMAO.....Not hard enough...



Both gangs are equal opportunity...1st week gang flips a coin for stands the night before, nobody has ''his spot''...I use a climber, so I decide to go wherever my spider sense takes me...The watches when we chase are anyones guess...I have had guys walk right under my stand without knowing I'm there...Even had one of our guys take a dump 20' from the tree I was in...Good stuff to talk, and laugh about later at camp...

Gang 2, is fly by the seat of you pants....No designated spot for anyone....Its like, who wants to go there/here...Watches for chases are the same...Everyone gets along...Go figure!
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You seem to like using the word "gang". Go figure.
 
Varmit said:
Oh yeah, we had that discussion he said he was lost.

Yes, I agree, "Perhaps greed and lack of courtesy on the other guy's part?"
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Most people that are lost, would try to get un-lost, and not drag a 220lb deer while doing it.

Sounds like he was sneaking behind your back, and although guys are saying its only a deer, a true friend would not do that.

This is the same type of guy that would hit on your girl while you're gone to the washroom.
 
wow.... if a hunting partner did this to me I would cut him lose..... when I hunt with friends we either hunt togeather or we stay the F away from each other and each others "spots". this sounds like it was more of the number 2 kind of hunting. It does not sound like romping , it sounds like a dilibarate poching of the OPs hunting location. The fact he beat the OP to his spot, after getting a detailed location of were the OP said he was currently hunting and was planning to return to ( I always tell my hunting parners were I am, so 1. they know were to look for me if I don't show up, and 2. so we don't have a conflict of cross hunting your friends "turf" escenialy breaking the law as set in the wildlife act by interfering in a leagal hunt.). Esencialy the OP did all the leg work for his buck only to have it shot out from under him and then Lied to with a serries of lame excusses.

I would not have helped him bring out the meat, and if he lied to me like the OP claims I would not have given him a ride home either.
 
When we hunt everybody takes a particular stand so everyone knows where each hunter is as a safety percaution. if you want to wander fine, but at least you don't disturb your buddies hunting. If someone discovers a sweet spot it is considered his until he declares otherwise. It is also an unwritten rule in our group that newbies get preferential spots, at least for the first day or two. I find the fact that the OP's partner took advantage of all his hard scouting work to bag this particular animal morally and ethically violates my particular hunting code . We had a guy who always volunteered for the best stands,and the easiest dogging routes (when he actually had to dog) needless to say we eased him out.
 
Pretty straight forward. If you feel you've been wronged move on. Doesn't require anybody else's input. True friends are hard to find so work at keeping them when you do, don't waste your time when you don't.
 
pilot2001 said:
Dont want them to know dont tell them !
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That is about the most solid piece of advice in the whole thread. The second you tell one person about a secret bucks location you have told the world. If you don't mind sharing information with hunting partners then don't be upset if they go in and harvest the animal. If you want the animal's location to be yours and only your to hunt then keep quiet.


Personally I enjoy hunting with good friends and it dos not matter one bit to me who shoots the deer. In a way everyone shares in the success. You found the buck your friend harvested him. The success belongs to both of you.
 
powdergun said:
That is about the most solid piece of advice in the whole thread. The second you tell one person about a secret bucks location you have told the world. If you don't mind sharing information with hunting partners then don't be upset if they go in and harvest the animal. If you want the animal's location to be yours and only your to hunt then keep quiet.

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I strongly disagree. I always tell my hunting buddies were my spot is, so they don't accidently ruin my hunt or find my spot and we end up in an argument about who's spot it is. If I tell my buddie about a sweet spot i found but have no plans on hunting, I say so.

This whole senario is Akin to you telling your buddy you dropped your wallet and him asking "where?" You telling him its location and saying your going to grab it in the morning. then the next day he runs out ahead of you stealing your wallet, spend all the cash, then expecting you to give him a ride home with all the stuff he just bought all the while telling you about how he found this random wallet full of cash while out walking.
 
I always tell my hunting partner where I hunt, infact; I tell everyone where I hunt. All of you are welcome to join me anytime if you want to hunt a big whitetail buck. LOL!!! Here is the location.
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track said:
I always tell my hunting partner where I hunt, infact; I tell everyone where I hunt. All of you are welcome to join me anytime if you want to hunt a big whitetail buck. LOL!!! Here is the location.
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That makes perfect sense... we've seen you in shorts!!! ;)
 
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