How far do you go to help others be successfull ?

[Adrian J Hare]

I'm not complaining at all here but came to think of the things I have done for the last 5-6 years for the group and fellow hunters to help them be a part of the success and enjoyment of being in the woods on the hunt.

My mother and father in law are in their 70's and can not walk real far so I spent time and built them shooting houses to hunt from, even insulated one and it has a heat sorse too. The work is not a loss because years to come others can use it or even I do at times.

My wife hunts but never wants t do a thing but sit and hold the gun but then again she cooks all the meals so I have to give in right I set her blind up every year build her a shooting rest inside so she's steady and hope shes successfull too.

My friends always call wanting help to move stands, come look at areas and give the opinion, I always to the grunt work climb up and set it all up "lets get it done " or calls and wants to sight in guns on my range and I stop everything to help them out and enjoy the time I have with them because they are then off trying to use tags too. I have taught so many friends how to hunt and be successfull Turkey hunting, Bear hunting and even deer hunting and give tips that make me successfull. When friends want Game calls they come and ask and I give them at most times what they need no charge.

Something I never do is ask for help with anything myself, I built Stand, hang stands, move stands, setup baits for bears, move and setup trailcams , replace the stolen ones that I donate to the worthless cause and always carry on by my self to get ready for the up coming season that I enjoy. I noticed a few years back that when I did need help everyone was busy so I learn to do it without.

Even with all the help I give I also enjoy that as well, helping others to be successfull too.


So are you the helping kind and like to see others successfull ?

Before I press Submit - Good Luck everyone this fall and Be safe !

 

[glang1]

Good for you helping others out as much as you do! Good karma will come back to you. I do the same thing, working hard to help new hunters. I am not ashamed to ask for help if I need it, & I usually get all the help I need. Good luck getting that big buck your after Adrian!

George

 

[rral22]

I've hunted with friends for 4 days so far; walked many miles moving deer their direction and scouting; helped gut/drag/load/skin two deer; I have no tags for myself to hunt with until next Saturday. Does that count?

 

[Derek V]

my buddies and i are the same way, i get their help when they are free and i need and give my hand back when its needed on their end. sometimes it doesnt work out that i can help right away though. just have to say that its my first stop when im able to get there

 

[powdergun]

Helping friends and family really has no limit. We do it because we may the one who can. In our family I have the knowledge and strength to do things the others can't. However, other friends and family contribute as well. Free hair cuts, an awesome apple pie and a whole lot of other stuff. When I'm exhausted after pushing bush or shingling a roof I don't worry much because in the end the universe evens thing out.

On the other hand I have helped others hunt and be successful only to have them forget all about me and show up in the areas I showed them with a group of other people with not so much as a thanks. But that topic is for another thread.

 

[track]

I have a 16 year old 1st cousin from South Mountain, Ontario who I invited for the past two years to hunt big whitetails in Slave Lake, Alberta. The hunt is fully paid (license, gas, accommadation, food, gun, etc.) Two years in a row there was a no show. I guess that school gets in the way and he can't make it out. In the past I have helped family members and other people with hunting, and at the end, I feel warm and fuzzy inside. Today I get more excited to see someone else harvest an animal than myself.................... it's a rewarding endeavour.

 

[jables]

It must be because it's something you love to do! I am always ready and willing to help my family and friends with various aspects of hunting (and fishing) and don't expect anything in return. To me, it's a good excuse to get out in the bush, shoot some guns, help out some people that mean a lot to me, and better their chances in having a fun and successful hunt. Most of my friends are new to hunting and shooting so helping them have a good start gets them more into it; the more they like it, the more they want to come out in the bush and join me... and maybe help me drag a deer out! It all works out in the end! Since I used to have a lot of time to spend hunting, I'd set my friends up in spots where I think they'd be most successful. When my friend got his first buck with his crossbow in the spot I set him up in, I think I was just as excited as he was!

 

[Jay]

Yup, you sound like me. I have helped 2 buddies and my wife all get their first deer. I also take new hunters out & have given away several firearms to newbies. I am hunting with a buddy tomorrow on opening day in hopes he gets his first deer with the rifle I helped him pick, that I then mounted the scope on & bore sighted for him. He shot a sub 1 inch group & he's pumped for tomorrow's hunt!

I also set up my stand, his stand and my wife's stand this year. Placed our trail cams &...

I don't regret a single moment of it all. In fact, I enjoy it thoroughly!

Good Luck to you & yours this hunt AJH!

Cheers
Jay

 

[yidava25]

I help newbs hunt too, sometimes even do almost everything but pull the trigger. But I love the sport of hunting and I want more people doing it. When they have to depend on me while they're learning maybe I can have a positive influence and they will turn out a better hunter. Sounds self centered I know but I've seen bad influences and it's sad.