sharing the meat
- Thread starter fogducker
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lucky07
CGN frequent flyer
Hunting party or hunt camp?
You'd have to start by trying to meet hunters in the first place. Some people may be willing to let a random person join their group but that isn't the norm by any stretch.
For a hunting party, which generally involves a group of guys that tent it/trailer it/motel it to hunt crown or book through outfitters your odds may be better at getting an invite if they have room for an extra.
Hunt camps on the other hand are generally something one buys a share in and can be a bit more complicated depending on the crowd. Some aren't opposed to bringing guests but generally it's people that are better known to the members.
Thanks for the reply Doug.
Yes, I’m in Ontario where party hunting is allowed. I was never mad, was just a thought that may be “more fair” in some situations, without excluding anyone.
In hindsight, and after a friend reminded me tonight, the hunt isn’t everything, and some of these guys would be sorely missed if they didn’t come.
Likely stick with the equal share in the future.
Yes.
don't know if i replied to this necro thread but in our hunting circles we only meat split when it comes to moose and elk.
No party hunting here so everyone's deer tags are thiers to fill. I have a couple very productive deer hunting spots I've shared with a tight circle of friends and family. Places where if they put thier time in, they will get one. So splitting meat on deer hunts almost never happens although I have done so on a few hunts because i felt the other hunter certainly put thier time in with me and worked as hard as me to get the animal but it fell to my rifle. But there are no set rules for meat sharing when it comes to deer. Elk and moose we generally all pitch in for any costs incurred and split the meat between our families.
No party hunting here so everyone's deer tags are thiers to fill. I have a couple very productive deer hunting spots I've shared with a tight circle of friends and family. Places where if they put thier time in, they will get one. So splitting meat on deer hunts almost never happens although I have done so on a few hunts because i felt the other hunter certainly put thier time in with me and worked as hard as me to get the animal but it fell to my rifle. But there are no set rules for meat sharing when it comes to deer. Elk and moose we generally all pitch in for any costs incurred and split the meat between our families.
Well we don’t hunt in camps or big groups, I hunt with one or two other people/family, if we shoot something, usually moose in our case, we field dress together, we butcher together and we split in equal parts unless one says he doesn’t want more than a certain amount!
Always worked good !
Always worked good !
chocol8thunda
Regular
The hard part is getting to know hunters. Lol. Thanks for the reply
- Location
- Kitscoty Alberta
When we’re out hunting moose or elk for a week we share , with everybody in camp.
Deer hunting Is later in the season and who ever gets deer keeps it them selves
Most deer hunting in alone usually
Deer hunting Is later in the season and who ever gets deer keeps it them selves
Most deer hunting in alone usually
...ive heard of some camps that who ever shoot the game its his/hers
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Well if you can think of a better way, I'd love to know!
It is very true tough.
Taking someone new hunting is a big deal. You are showing locations, methods, strategies and potentially sharing a space with ammunition flying. That involves some trust, which comes from engaging with each other. Maybe you've a local forum or maybe finding a local here? I've found the more you speak of hunting/shooting someone pops in and enjoys those topics. Never know where a chance meeting and conversations will take you.
Over the years I've been invited on many great hunts,, with great people that I've met in various ways. I've learned to hunt geese in a field, deer from a tree, turkey from a moving truck (kidding), spent a few days at a 100+ year old deer camp, and left in a layout boat, floating in the inner bay of Lake Erie, while rafts of ducks piled in around me, till well after the sun went down waiting on the tender boat to be refueled.
There's been some amazing times.
Meeting and getting to know hunters can open doors and create great friendships. Try not to meet hunters while trespassing on their land though....
CanadianMohawk
Member
- Location
- Stittsville
I'm in the same boat. Circumstance is a thing. Lol.
canadian hunter312
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Brant County
Yes. I’m not sure of the maximum number of hunters, but I believe it was 8 at one time. You must be hunting within 5kms of another and have radio or cell communication to call off the hunt if tags are filled.
Some will apply for tags and not hunt at all with the intention of someone else filling the tag for them. Illegal, but people do it.
During the shotgun hunt I have shot quite a few doubles and even a handful of triples over the years. I’m “that guy” in the group who usually fills other people’s tags for them, which does make for some arguments as some people feel ripped off for not shooting their own deer.
