It's a good thing when your wife can be happy for you when you get to pursue your hobbies. It does have to go both ways though. My wife really understands my need to be outside, hunt, fish, camp, etc. When she sees me happy, it makes here happy too. The only snag I run into is when I start spending more money on hunting than other things that are more important, for example bills, kids, and family things( kids aren't quite old enough to fully take part in my hunting but I had my 2.5 year old daughter with me when I shot my mule deer this last season) In this last year I managed to rack up about $4000 worth of taxidermy bills,not to mention that I traded a truck for my rescent cat hunt and my bear hunt cost abit too. I 'm not a rich guy and I 've started a second job on the side to foot this bill. My wife didn't really want me to do this cat hunt for financial reasons but didn't stop me. This was a once in a lifetime hunt for me and she new it. When I got home that day and she saw the look on my faced she couldn't have been happier, and to make it better, when she came outside and saw the cat in the back of the truck she said "Wow, nice kill Dan!!" as she reached out to touch it. To date those words are the best thing shes said to me in regards to my hunting. Man I'm a lucky guy. I don't have much to say to those that have wife issues except THAT SUCKS! I count my blessings everyday!
Hunting - Issues with the wife!!
- Thread starter 44fordy
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mommabear said:LOL.. I need to break that 30/30 in! I got frustrations too!
momma...if ya ask real nice...im sure there are a bunch of gun nutz that would guive you an invite to a range....damm i,ll even drive you there if i get to pop off a few rounds...
When my was was young she said they went on a trip and went past a house where a moose was hanging from the clothes line pole, She made the comment about how terrible it would to be living in that house. WELL one day she comes home from work to see a elk hanging from our clothes line pole. That evining she had some girl friends over and one made the comment of how they thought it was boorish. My wife told her to piss off because she knew she was marrying a hunter. She has no problem with me going hunting but there is one thing that she insists on and that is when I am on a weeks hunting trip solo I have to phone home every night. No big deal as there is a pay phone a few miles from the cabin.
On the other side of the coin she is off for a week with some girl friends on a bit of a holiday next week and she knows I don't mind. Also I took her to Mexico last month.
We will be married 30 years next year so something is working.
On the other side of the coin she is off for a week with some girl friends on a bit of a holiday next week and she knows I don't mind. Also I took her to Mexico last month.
We will be married 30 years next year so something is working.
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- leamington Ontario Canada
ive been really lucky i dunno if its just cause i only have a girlfriend and not a wife but when i go out hunting she usually spends time with my sister/her best friend and doesnt complain at all to me about it...i just hope that doesnt change when i buy her a diamond ring instead of a scope ring
canadian hunter312
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- Brant County
i told my gf about 4 1/2 years ago (when i was just about to go hunting) that if she loved me she would be happy that im doing what i love doing. she #####ed and complained so i was a little more harsh the next time. something along the lines of if thats how you feel then %@#$ off
it will be 5 years next month that we have been together and she enjoys going hunting and fishing with me now. she also loves eating fish and her favourite "shake n bake squirell" ;
sometimes ya just gotta straighten them out. if she dont approve of what you love doing, she isnt right for you
it will be 5 years next month that we have been together and she enjoys going hunting and fishing with me now. she also loves eating fish and her favourite "shake n bake squirell" ;
sometimes ya just gotta straighten them out. if she dont approve of what you love doing, she isnt right for you
Exactly! Well, firstly you shouldn't have to straighten them out , if they know upfront what your doing,secondly , if they do know you are into hunting/sports and they start @itching , then it's time to find a new gal , cause the @itching won't stop!canadian hunter312 said:i told my gf about 4 1/2 years ago (when i was just about to go hunting) that if she loved me she would be happy that im doing what i love doing. she #####ed and complained so i was a little more harsh the next time. something along the lines of if thats how you feel then %@#$ off
it will be 5 years next month that we have been together and she enjoys going hunting and fishing with me now. she also loves eating fish and her favourite "shake n bake squirell" ;
sometimes ya just gotta straighten them out. if she dont approve of what you love doing, she isnt right for you
Third.. shake n bake squirrel?? okayyy good for her!!! LOL
I'll stick to moose,venison,bear,ect. LOL
44fordy said:
44fordy,
my wife is an immigrant from England and grew up in a more metropolitan environment. Over the last ten years she has adapted to our remote rural situation. Initially the ethics of hunters seemed to be that of hoodlums in the bush shooting animals for the sake of killing. The entire premise and purpose of hunting was lost on her. She was typical of people brought up in cities.
We had some interesting discussions early in our relationship but she eventually saw the truth of what hunting is and has no issue with it what so-ever now. Her main contention is to ensure that the animal is not wasted due to stupidity (which makes sense - I agree) and that it's death is as painless as possible.
She is usually reluctant to see me go hunting but for no other reason than because she will miss me. She approves of a painless death and a healthy animal on the table void of steroids and anti-biotics.
She understands that hunting is very therapeutic for me. A relationship with nature that I hope she will come to fully appreciate one day. I've worked and played in the bush my whole life and I don't think I would survive with out it now. It’s too much a part of me.
I've seen a lot of defensive guys here spouting off that they're the "Boss", etc... Sounds to me like they're in an unhappy relationship or not in one at all.
I hope that helps 44fordy.
Don't worry guys
Just have a heart to heart with your other half’s and explain to them how important these hunting trips are for you. They assume its all testosterone and drunkenness. Educate them that it’s about fellowship and reacquainting ourselves with nature - to harvest nature's bounty.
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it's soooo good
My wife grew up in the Yukon, everyone in territory hunts including her (but not lately). So when I took up hunting again after years off, nothing but good feelings from her. no worries about time, as long as something comes home. even got new camo, rifle case, knife as gifts, from her. it's great, no complaints here
My wife grew up in the Yukon, everyone in territory hunts including her (but not lately). So when I took up hunting again after years off, nothing but good feelings from her. no worries about time, as long as something comes home. even got new camo, rifle case, knife as gifts, from her. it's great, no complaints here
Well wouldn't you know it, MY WIFE IS A VEGITARIAN!!!!!!!!
She would NEVER force me to give up hunting!
She even said she would come out with me if it meant we would spend more time together.
You just got to marry the right ones!!!!
She would NEVER force me to give up hunting!
She even said she would come out with me if it meant we would spend more time together.
You just got to marry the right ones!!!!
My was a vegetarian for seven years before meeting me.
I actually got her eating meat with venison first. She still likes moose and deer over beef. We even did a wild game theme for our wedding.
She is ok with hunting but wouldn't shoot anything. She just comes along for the treck. Thats cool with me.
The only thing she has issues with are the guns. One of her friends was murdered and her uncle commited suicide with firearms. Its a touchy subject but as long as they are stored in the safe, she has no problems.
We too have friends who's wifes say I can't believe you let him do this or that. My wife responds "I wouldn't want him telling me what I can and can't do so I dont treat him that way". We have based our relationship on treating each other as equal. Granted there has to be give and take sometimes.
Its amazing how many let their wive control them its almost like they still want to be mothered. Sign of the times I guess.
I actually got her eating meat with venison first. She still likes moose and deer over beef. We even did a wild game theme for our wedding.
She is ok with hunting but wouldn't shoot anything. She just comes along for the treck. Thats cool with me.
The only thing she has issues with are the guns. One of her friends was murdered and her uncle commited suicide with firearms. Its a touchy subject but as long as they are stored in the safe, she has no problems.
We too have friends who's wifes say I can't believe you let him do this or that. My wife responds "I wouldn't want him telling me what I can and can't do so I dont treat him that way". We have based our relationship on treating each other as equal. Granted there has to be give and take sometimes.
Its amazing how many let their wive control them its almost like they still want to be mothered. Sign of the times I guess.
Gatehouse said:
It's pretty much the same for me, it's not about being selfish, it's a question of priority. Yes I am single at the present time and I will remain so, unless I happen to meet the right woman. No substitutes! In any which case, I will be hunting every fall.
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