Marihuana at Hunting Camp.

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Grizzly Adams said:
Thing is, most have grown up and discarded what is a bad habit, like the incessant chewing of gum, that used to pervade society. :) My mechanic is a die hard pot head and it tells,you can pick them out in a crowd.

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Thing is, you can pick out a chronic problem die hard drinker in a crowd, just as easy. Not representative of all, for any vice. Many describe me as a chronic pothead, by looks, and interactions. I was - 11 years ago. Been clean that long. Earn a very comfortable 6 figure salary, with 20 years in the firm I currently am employed with.

Stereotypes do not work.

Aaaaand, I'm also assisting in pulling this thread off course. My apologies to all.
 
AbLonewolf said:
I have been hunting with the same group for pretty well 30 plus years now. About 10 years ago, we purchased a parcel of land in Northern Alberta, and built a hunting camp, which we attend 2-3 times a year.

One of my buddies son (30 years old) has been hunting with us for about 8 years now. We know that he socially self medicates marihuana through his own admission. Having said that, he has never brought any in camp since he started hunting with us. It was pointed out to him that such practice would not be tolerated at our camp as it is classified as an illegal substance. To our knowledge, he has respected that.
I have spoken to all my buddies about it and no one has issues with it. I suspect it will not be a problem, as long as it is "after hours" at camp, and taken in a respectful and responsible way (same as alcohol). Should he choose to bring some, it will be done outside the living areas.

open and honest discussion about it.
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I haven't read all the replies, but the key thing is "I have spoken to all my buddies about it and no one has issues with it." That's where it should end. You say that the group are co-owners of the property, and the "Criminal Element" is the son of one of the owners. Unless something was set up in the beginning, should something happen to the father, the son could end up as a co-owner.
If the camp allows beer, then I should be allowed to bring Rum if that is my choice of refreshment, and if someone else chooses pot instead of beer, that is their choice. The alternative is to ban all, and to me that would be a pretty boring camp. Of course this is after the guns are away, and make sure second hand liquior fumes aren't bothering others.
Just my thoughts.
 
Gatehouse said:
Me, I like to hit the meth pipe. I like the blue crystal stuff. Can't wait for Justin to legalize it!:onCrack:
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People just can't be trusted with full capacity mags...err meth :)



Which brings a sticky point back around: Is it the thing, or the person that uses/abuses it?

Is this us trying to have our cake and eat it too? Or is this a principle that needs to be applied consistently, if it's to have any value at all?




I don't do drugs at all, never have (except advil, pain meds after a couple surgeries, booze and coffee by the gallon, and enough of those chocolate/marshmallow santas to raise the Titanic), but most of the anti-drug arguments I hear, sound quite similar to the anti gun one's.


The left says guns are bad and drugs are good, while the right says guns are good and drugs are bad; yet we're all using the same damn arguments!

Imo, either the left is wrong about guns, or we are wrong about drugs. I'm just not sure that we can have it both ways??
 
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I would rather concern myself of a successful hunt then other stuff that can impair someones judgment - it will take a few unfortunate accidents for the theme of this thread to erode. Hopefully, those that have no problems with it do not have an unfortunate accident. Whether, involving a firearm or atv it really doesn't matter. If you were hunting with me you can keep that chit at home
 
after reading all the posts... maybe someone should start an Addict's anonymous thread as clearly alot of people have become absolutely entrenched on the idea that you have to have booze n drugs ! People rushing out to aggressively defend their drug in all circumstances ( my drug is better than you drug cause blah ba blah ) .. wow

I had no idea that going to hunt camp for the purpose of hunting HAS to have the idea that at some point you will be on mind altering substances ! Anyhow, i hope the OP keeps his camp clean and avoids the snafu of allowing illegal drugs in the door .
 
Everyone wants cbc's reporter to try shooting, understand fire arms and know how to use them before reporting on them. But then cgn gets talking about pot and does the same as cbc on firearms. How about if you never done it and know nothing about it and arw scared of it. Dont post about it. No matter what thw subject.

And if you smoke a joint your a pot head but if you drink a bear your not an alcoholic????? Alcohol was also illegal too. Then it was legalised and you all love it. So pot will go the same way. It just takes time,same as Alcohol adter prohibition.

You should be happy for pot heads, its their equivalent of prohibs being legalized. Some think its a sjper bad idea and other thibk its the best thing goin
 
dimeN said:
after reading all the posts... maybe someone should start an Addict's anonymous thread as clearly alot of people have become absolutely entrenched on the idea that you have to have booze n drugs ! People rushing out to aggressively defend their drug in all circumstances ( my drug is better than you drug cause blah ba blah ) .. wow

I had no idea that going to hunt camp for the purpose of hunting HAS to have the idea that at some point you will be on mind altering substances ! Anyhow, i hope the OP keeps his camp clean and avoids the snafu of allowing illegal drugs in the door .
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By the time hunt camp rolls around, weed aught to be legal. Did you even read the first post? That's literally the whole point of this thread...
 
GijinsBS said:
Ive never seen it spelled with an h. Always thought it was spelled with a j. A big ol mexican j
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Straight from the old Narcotic Control Act . . . it is marihuana.
Remembered as mari . . . w"h"o . . . ana!

That said it was a great attraction for a certain mass to vote "Lieberal" much like gun control.
The current government does not have a plan for testing for impairment and their concern over that issue was pandered by the Sol Gen . . . they did not have a plan!
The current delay may now be drawing on the testing issue, who is going to share the wealth, and how much tax can be anticipated.
What I haven't heard is from the "greenies" about energy consumption and pollution.
 
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should he allow it or not is the point !

I'm firmly of the opinion that it is not good in any respect

theres alot of idiotic behavior that is legal, doesn't mean you have to condone it


Suther said:
By the time hunt camp rolls around, weed aught to be legal. Did you even read the first post? That's literally the whole point of this thread...
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CosmiC10R said:
There are plenty of high functioning people who smoke daily...
Maybe not the vast majority... but like anything there are people who can handle it...



Congrats!
I remember you mentioning you were working at that.
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Thanks. Now I need to do up a resume and get a job... Been enjoying what's likely my last free Christmas break in a long time with my kids, but they're back in school now so I guess it's time to get a move on...
 
I'm not weighing in on pot... I will just say that I LOVE to hunt, but with work and family the demands on my time are such that I can't get out nearly as much as I want to... that being the case, when I am hunting... I am HUNTING... and I am not doing anything that inhibits that pursuit... including drinking excessively or smoking dope... and frankly, I am not particularly interested in sharing a camp with those who don't prioritize the experience this way. Hunting hard means up before dawn and in after dark, and to bed early enough to sustain this schedule for as long as I am afield.
 
I think whomever runs/organizes the hunt camp should make the rules. Someone might want a dry camp with no alcohol or a camp that isn’t inundated with iPads, movies, cell phones or whatever that may ruin someone’s “preferred hunting experience”. Some people may want to enjoy nature without any distractions.

However, pot will be legal and I know this is a big country and views vary wildly, but it’s long been rampant in the west coast anyways and maybe people will want to revisit their views. I think it’s stinky, but I wouldn’t want to camp with someone getting ridiculously loaded on booze either and others will have different views and they can have their own camps I suppose.

People will need to adjust at some level whether they want to or not .... people will smoke it on their balconies and when they’re out and about and we won’t be able to avoid it just cause we want to. Even now, I see/smell people smoking it in parks when you go for a walk, at beaches and, of course, at concerts and such ...... it is what it is and whether you like it or not, it’s going to be prevalent.
 
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