Hunting Partner Rant

archie126 said:
Please don't lump hunters in the same group.

I have had several buddies take me out for hunts. I always act appropriately and would never go back without being asked. In fact I have had a few guys tell me to go back for turkey hunts when they couldn't make it, probably because they know they can trust me.

It is unfortunate that a few idiots screw it up. Imagine what the non-hunters must think if we can't stand it.
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I don't mean to lump everyone in one group. I guess I'm just tainted from being around too many retards.

Driving up into your own acreage only to find some idiot hunting it isn't very nice.
 
I love to drink and I love to hunt but they are never in the same boat. You can't legislate intelligence, until you can, pick your hunting partners wisely. Play safe!!
 
Oh yeah.... Got a new hunting partner for the Saturday duck opener. Absolutely smoking hot 23 year old brunette. :D New to hunting but a good shot and more than eager to learn. This sounds so much more promising. :D
 
I'm fortunate to have a good crew. My dad and I have hunted together for 30 years. 1 other partner for 20 and the 2 new guys have been there for around 12-15 years. Another fella has been there since before I was born.

No one has to tell anyone what to do (although we all do frequently lol). It's a well oiled harvesting machine and a pleasure to be a part of.
 
lister said:
You must choose your hunting partners wisely.:) Often I find that means hunting alone.
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I don't hunt in large parties or go on extended expeditions ( No f'in time:mad:).Hunting consists of short day trips from home. Three people is the max amount to make anything work well and most of the time I am alone. The right partner is crucial. With someone new I usually take the approach that I won't be hunting I'll be over seeing things and assessing the new fellow. I often won't even carry a gun. If things work out great if not future trips are adjusted accordingly.

A good hunting partner is worth ten times their weight in gold.
 
I hunt with a chosen 6 or so guys. Most of the time its just a couple of us, but once a year or so, we meet up with a couple others. We do fairly decent, but the once a year guys hunt hard all season. We have mutual permission on a property and when we hunt, I listen to them, they call everything, and everything gets split at the end of the day. Ive taken a couple ppl out over the years once, and that was the last, from yelling at me to call geese like 600 yards away.......ok ur done! I like always learning things but hate being yelled at what to do, if that makes sense. Theres always ppl out there that u wont get along with I guess, but they dont last too long I find!
 
That's just plain boorish behaviour. They probably show up to parties uninvited, drink other people's beer, and piss on your lawn.

Make it known to the original 'buddy' that none of them are ever welcome again.
 
I choose my partners simply, 1 can i trust you with a loaded gun, 2 can I trust you with an unloaded gun, 3 can i trust you won't tell every one of your hunting partners not present the place, time, location, gps coordinates and how many birds I missed....In they end it comes down to trust. Probably why I only hunt with a few people and my dog.
 
my best hunting buddy and I lived together on a course and then on a tour of a strange and exotic location we have enough time living together to claim common-law. not only do I trust him to not point a rifle at me. I trust him with my life!! and my kids life as well, my daughter has now joined our hunts and he treats her like one of his own. Great friend, great hunting buddy!!!
 
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