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Good article. I have hunted with all kinds of characters. lol
There is something to be said about solo hunting. :)
I finally got around to reading this article, it was a good read and thanks to Alf for sharing the link.
I’m very particular about who I hunt with and maybe I’m too picky. I’ll hunt with guys who genuinely want to learn something and those who want to share their knowledge with me. I definitely don’t want to hunt with loud-mouths, slobs or guys who feel it’s necessary to cut corners (break the law) for the sake of tagging an animal. In my view, tagging a animal within the confines of the many laws and rules adds to the sense of accomplish.
Hunting for me is about adventures and challenges and creating a good story. It’s even better when you’re with people that appreciate things as I do.
Admittedly, I’m a peculiar fellow as I’m a bit stand-off’ish. I don’t have many friends but the ones that I have are very good friend who I many fond memories of hanging out with.
Good Comment Thanks
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Originally Posted by Sam Menard
I think hunters after a number of years discover what type of hunting they want to take part in and if they need company to partake in that event.
I believe most of us start of in a group setting even although we may not need the company because we want to learn the skill needed by watching others.
Some where along the line we decide if we NEED others or can pull off a hunt by ourselves, that also probably determines what you end up hunting.
There are some people out there who simply cannot hunt without social support and there are some folks that need a group because of what they hunt.
Moose hunters by and large would tend to be more social and seek the company of others for assistance in the hunt and to handle the animal at harvest time.
Deer on the other hand lends itself to solo hunting unless you really need the company of others or the hunting area is better suited for a group with hounds over bigger acreages.
Upland game hunters especially with dogs can easily pull of hunts without company as the dog provides this.
Duck hunters tend to be more in need of company both because they enjoy it and the job of setting up and cleaning is shared.
I also think as we age our tolerance level and patience with others or need to be with others lessens and solo hunts become more the norm.
I have run the whole course, started off by myself with a single barrel 12 ga solo hunting back home for rabbits and pheasants and using ferrets.
Came here and started hunting for rabbits over my own beagle about half the time with one other hunter. Then got into group hunting for deer and Moose at an established camp.
Eventually wanted my own place but not necessarily my own camp of guys but that also happened.
Then decided that the group hunt had a whole less attraction for me and now I like solo hunts or hunts with a single family member or friend a much better set up.
Much the same for me,too. Funny,it all seems almost like a natural progression as we get older.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gilroy
For me, the biggest part about hunting with others or going solo is expectations and goals.
As I have gotten older I’ve come to realize what I want to accomplish or get out of the trip and I’m a bit stuck in my ways.
I hunt with 4-5 other guys who are older than me (65+). Many of those guys are content to hunt the wood lots around the camp while I like to wander around in the big woods exploring and wandering around. That’s fine as I don’t have to worry whether the other guy(s) are having fun if deer are scarce.
I am and have always been first and foremost a solo hunter. 95% of the animals i have taken were done in a solo setting. Never had a mentor other than magazines when i was young and the internet in more recent years. That being said i do host a week for family and friends each year at the cottage for bears and a second week at my deer camp during rifle. Those times are more social per say and i don't actually hunt that much as i am preoccupied with running things smoothly. My solo hunts don't appeal that much to other family/friends as i am a little too hard core per say. Tried to take my BIL and nephew on a week long back lake canoe hunt for bear and they lasted 2 days before paddling out - so now stick to cottage based hunts if they are along. So for my serious hunts i stick to myself. Same thing tends to happen when i ice fish although i do get a little more buy in from friends and family on those outings - i think it is the snowmobiling that makes it more appealing.
I like your post...
(on our duo past Canoe Moose hunt even the local Trapper backed out because the low water level on the river
but we had a great week in the wilderness , have to get away from the crowd to have a god hunt ,
and is very hard to find dedicated guys .
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Originally Posted by Species8472