The biggest problem at the camp is that some hunters enjoying trying to control .... the

[bellerivercrossbowhunter]

Sometimes its easier to be a solo hunter... lol

[Fox]

Fox,

There is a huge gap between what I've described as a "vacation hunter" and expectations placed on them, and what you've described as the expectations of a controlling hunt camp leader places.....

But the bottom line is that if you're not hunting with those who have a similar mindset, and not enjoying your week or two away...then most folks will vote with their feet.

Ya, we did, quite a few did from that particular camp, they still go and brought in others who follow the boss without question, we started a new camp and relax. Guess who has shot more deer?

[Stefan]

I'm sorry too hear of all the problems with hunt camp. I don't know when it became so hard to enjoy time hunting "together". Why does it have to be about who does what? When did it become important what you do that doesn't effect the hunt?

[canadaman30]

Warning to all hunting groups. With the legalization of weed there will be more friendly easy to get along with hunters coming to your camps....

[Bluebulldog]

I'm sorry too hear of all the problems with hunt camp. I don't know when it became so hard to enjoy time hunting "together". Why does it have to be about who does what? When did it become important what you do that doesn't effect the hunt?

It always has been. The difference is, people now are more...instant gratification, and less work ethic.

People live their lives in insulated bubbles. Don't want to cook? There's "Skip the Dishes" or "Uber Eats", don't like clean up? There's a dishwasher. Too cold? Turn up the thermostat.....

The general population, by and large is far lazier than it used to be...and it doesn't translate well in an environment without creature comforts.

However having said that... there have always been $h1tpumps who have never done their share of the chores.....

[Big Jack]

Warning to all hunting groups. With the legalization of weed there will be more friendly easy to get along with hunters coming to your camps....

Doritos will become harder to find than deer!

[delmer]

When did it become important what you do that doesn't effect the hunt?

Because there are always dishes to be washed, wood to be brought in, floors to be swept, etc. that doesn't get done on its own. These are daily chores at most camps, so just take some initiative and do it without having to be asked to.

[alfoldivandor]

Yes I agree ....

and will see more game .....

And don't have to turn .... back .... for somebody's ...opinion ...

just when... the scenery the area getting promising .... that the game is hiding there....

Sometimes its easier to be a solo hunter... lol

[Fox]

It always has been. The difference is, people now are more...instant gratification, and less work ethic.

People live their lives in insulated bubbles. Don't want to cook? There's "Skip the Dishes" or "Uber Eats", don't like clean up? There's a dishwasher. Too cold? Turn up the thermostat.....

The general population, by and large is far lazier than it used to be...and it doesn't translate well in an environment without creature comforts.

However having said that... there have always been $h1tpumps who have never done their share of the chores.....

It always took all sorts, I think that there used to be the idea that you always respected your elders, even if they beat you and ran you into the ground, literally.

Respect is to be earned, people are realizing that and that is causing people to realize that they do not need to deal with the BS anymore and they can leave without being chastised for it.

I know exactly who did nothing at our camp, I also know who skinned an butchered all the deer, I know who cooked every meat and I have to say, it was not the camp boss who yelled at everyone.

[Birdbuff]

Just reading so many of the responses makes me think that there is lots of resentment being held on to. I don’t think it’s worth the stress.
More often than not I choose to hunt alone. The peace and quiet is worth more than the lotto max. I alone decide how much effort needs to go into each hunt and I look after myself just fine. That is not to say I don’t enjoy the company of others. Many friends and family outings are fun. But in the end it’s about the enjoyment of the outdoors. I measure the success of my hunts not by the pounds of meat I harvest but by the time spent afield. Meat on the table is a bonus.

Camps or no camps everyone’s goal is to enjoy themselves. It should not come at a cost of others enjoyment. It sounds like a lot of camps could benefit from some kind of contract or just a basic set of rules. Share the work, share the responsibility and share the experience.

Just my .02