New hunter get invited for scouting ,
turn down the invitacion ,
but like to come for small game, day hunting trip....
Scouting is almost like hunting ....:ashamed:
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New hunter get invited for scouting ,
turn down the invitacion ,
but like to come for small game, day hunting trip....
Scouting is almost like hunting ....:ashamed:
they would get a pass from me
It sounds like they just want you to show them your hunting spot.
I assume you are referring to moose hunting? Going on a scouting trip, depending on where you live and how far away you plan to do your scouting, can be expensive. Gas and/or travel expense can be prohibitive, if it simply involves scouting? In the past I would incorporate a fishing trip and/or small game (birds) into any of my roaming the bush trips. Nothing wrong with that.
Is this "new" hunter a young fella? Maybe day's off work is something he can't afford? Lots of variables to this story you havent mentioned.
It speaks a lot your character to offer a new guy the opportunity, there is no better reward than passing along your knowledge.
I have made the mistake of taking new guys to my best spots only to have those spots invaded, I only take new hunters to my #2 spots until they put in some work to scout and prep.
Also, in my experience, new guys dont have good field skills like navigating in the dark, so that would be part of the mentoring.
I'm MARKER, I'd not take anyone experienced or not to any of my hunting spots unless there was no chance they could come back by themselves. I learned the hard way and lost a great spot for ducks. I have no choice in the matter where I deer or turkey hunt as I have been told that I can't bring anyone else as the owners have had issues with others
Your intentions are admirable,but,as Aesop said "Never let the fox in the hen house".Quote:
Originally Posted by alfoldivandor
Scouting is hunting isn't it ? Newbies have to learn that good hunts require a lot of work to make them pay off and if they want it handed to them ... tell them to go hire a guide !
Scouting is dangerous unless you really know the hunter well , and even then......You don't want to get shot.
It was just here 100-200 km distance day trip
picking up some trail cameras on snowshoes
5-10 km walk ( shorts distance ... )
By the way I have a good experience disclosing my hunting ground ,
couple year ago I did that and now I have a good hunting partner .
So I give an opportunity to new hunters , I don't want to end up like so many hunt groups,
age out , I want to see young hunters in the group ,
but I have one rule ...
The new prospect have to be able to sleep under any tree on the hunt ... (multiple location on the way ...)
and to survive on sausage and bacon for a week ...
So who don't want to walk 10 km minimum per day do not apply ...
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Originally Posted by Bushmoose
I truly don't understand what your saying here. How is scouting dangerous, and why would you be getting shot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharon
Scouting and woodsmanship are integral components of becoming a successful hunter. Good for you to offer. Maybe the fact that he doesn’t want to go scouting with you is an indication that he might not be a good match as a hunting partner.
That is my point he is interested to come for small game hunting day trip ...
Just not for scouting , he those not have a time ...
(Any way ... I just shared the info )
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Originally Posted by Sam Menard
I wondered the same thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by FishHog
I think our definitions of scouting are different. Your definition is probably correct.
Had an experience where I was helping a guy train his beagle. I was out there trying to boot up some rabbits and almost got shot when the rabbit burst out of the bush. The guy wasn't suppose to shoot; the deal was to boot up some rabbits for the dog, but...... Won't do that again.
Sharon that is really too bad. That person shouldn't even have a gun license. My dad and I used to hunt rabbits without a dog and we would always do what you were doing. One jump on a brush pile and the other way for the rabbit to run, but we were smart enough to know that you didn't shoot if the rabbit ran anywhere close to the jumper.
Lol, well if you need a replacement new guy who would be happy to help scout, set up, etc. let me know! Second year at it, and dying to have someone show me the ropes