looking for a waterfowl group to join

[hat]

deaqd ringer - cuddas . yes they were tasty. If they are caught around Bahamas or Turks not advised to eat as they eat a coral that is toxic. southern islands catch =good eating if you can fillet them properly.


BTW thanks all for the advice / contacts

[Doug]

Then I guess you are looking for a guide.

You have been out a number of time with ur buddies and dont have the "itch" yet..... hmmmm

Does not compute

For the price of one morning with a guide you could buy a few decoys, a layout blind, and have a few bucks leftover for gas to go bang on doors.

I got my itch the first time I looked through the reeds at a sunset...
Didn't even have my pal yet.. Just had a call.. Learned how to call that day too.. As soon as the goose turned.... I knew I was in love.....

Don't know how some people got so high and mighty, or why they reply to a thread when they don't actually respond to the OP other then to criticise.

HAT asked if there would be anyone willing to take him out, 'ell I just offered a Snow Goose hunt to a fellow member, all for the cost of set-up and tear-down, he brings nothing to the table other then a strong back. I hunt with guys that I introduced to the sport, sure they got the itch; but they don't have the funds, I do. They are young, starting families, etc., I'm young at heart; but only middle aged. We are great friends, I own the trailer, I own the decoys, they help with set-up, tear-down, cleaning decoys, every other aspect of the hunt, they throw money at me to cover cost of gas for scouting... they are all good friends. One of them, with whom I hunted last week has gotten his feet under himself, while he doesn't have huge amounts of excess money, he mentioned that he wants in when I upgrade decoys next time.


There is nothing wrong with asking, not everyone has money to buy into a decent spread... a couple decoys won't do, but what one can bring to the table can vary from person to person. Sometimes it as Hat says, good company and a 12 guage, hopefully a strong back as well to do the fair share, or more of the work.

[skeeter1]

Don't know how some people got so high and mighty, or why they reply to a thread when they don't actually respond to the OP other then to criticise.

HAT asked if there would be anyone willing to take him out, 'ell I just offered a Snow Goose hunt to a fellow member, all for the cost of set-up and tear-down, he brings nothing to the table other then a strong back. I hunt with guys that I introduced to the sport, sure they got the itch; but they don't have the funds, I do. They are young, starting families, etc., I'm young at heart; but only middle aged. We are great friends, I own the trailer, I own the decoys, they help with set-up, tear-down, cleaning decoys, every other aspect of the hunt, they throw money at me to cover cost of gas for scouting... they are all good friends. One of them, with whom I hunted last week has gotten his feet under himself, while he doesn't have huge amounts of excess money, he mentioned that he wants in when I upgrade decoys next time.


There is nothing wrong with asking, not everyone has money to buy into a decent spread... a couple decoys won't do, but what one can bring to the table can vary from person to person. Sometimes it as Hat says, good company and a 12 guage, hopefully a strong back as well to do the fair share, or more of the work.

Good on you for helping out a fellow hunter and I agree with some of what you have said. I too am middle aged and I too have all the toys, but I require others that hunt with me to bring something to the table, otherwise they don't last. A young lad just started hunting with us and while not having too much equipment yet, he really has the drive and he also has the connections to gain access to land for our group (he may even overtake me). I am a little hesitant of taking on new comers from an internet forum as I have been burned in the past and no longer post pics or info of any kind regarding my hunts. I prefer to meet new partners through other modes of interaction. I do wish the OP luck.

[topher]

Don't know how some people got so high and mighty, or why they reply to a thread when they don't actually respond to the OP other then to criticise.

HAT asked if there would be anyone willing to take him out, 'ell I just offered a Snow Goose hunt to a fellow member, all for the cost of set-up and tear-down, he brings nothing to the table other then a strong back. I hunt with guys that I introduced to the sport, sure they got the itch; but they don't have the funds, I do. They are young, starting families, etc., I'm young at heart; but only middle aged. We are great friends, I own the trailer, I own the decoys, they help with set-up, tear-down, cleaning decoys, every other aspect of the hunt, they throw money at me to cover cost of gas for scouting... they are all good friends. One of them, with whom I hunted last week has gotten his feet under himself, while he doesn't have huge amounts of excess money, he mentioned that he wants in when I upgrade decoys next time.


There is nothing wrong with asking, not everyone has money to buy into a decent spread... a couple decoys won't do, but what one can bring to the table can vary from person to person. Sometimes it as Hat says, good company and a 12 guage, hopefully a strong back as well to do the fair share, or more of the work.

How is my comment degrading or being high and mighty? I was commenting on how easy it is to get hooked in the sport.
Personally I can't afford equipment. 4 kids.. A mortgage.. Not a lot of cash.
So I couldn't offer.much but a strong back. My question would be what can someone offer as well an area decoys.. Help setting up.. To me I'm still in then"making a group" stage.. So I believe in pooling all our assets together. I am willing to go out with almost anyone. And learn from them or teach them.. And if i had any ability to take on a new hunter I would. But that would be like the blind leading the blind lol.

[Doug]

Good on you for helping out a fellow hunter and I agree with some of what you have said. I too am middle aged and I too have all the toys, but I require others that hunt with me to bring something to the table, otherwise they don't last. A young lad just started hunting with us and while not having too much equipment yet, he really has the drive and he also has the connections to gain access to land for our group (he may even overtake me). I am a little hesitant of taking on new comers from an internet forum as I have been burned in the past and no longer post pics or info of any kind regarding my hunts. I prefer to meet new partners through other modes of interaction. I do wish the OP luck.

I think everyone does bring something in our group, often it is land, or access to land. Having people who work in the Agricultural business has proven to be benificial. Nowdays I rarely knock on doors, I call/text the crew with info on what field I want, more often then not one of the guys knows the owner and makes a call. One of the young guys was a landowner's son, over the years he and I have become very close friends, through him I have become friends with the whole family. As for the internet forum guys, I would not want to take a person out without first meeting them, we did just that with a board member this past spring; but I invited him, he didn't ask, so that is a bit different, plus the Snow goose hunt is a -7 hour drive, not like it is my best field locally. HAving hunted with him, and gotten to know him, I would now not hesitate to take him to my best properties.

[Doug]

How is my comment degrading or being high and mighty? I was commenting on how easy it is to get hooked in the sport.

Sorry Topher, I thought you had jumped on the wagon and was mocking HAT for not having 'caught the bug' on his firsr few trip.

[finsfurfeathers]

Don't know how some people got so high and mighty, or why they reply to a thread when they don't actually respond to the OP other then to criticise.

Not a question of being high and mighty. I agree water fowling can be expensive however its the effort that's the reward. Its different if Hat had wrote..... went out scouting and found and secured a field holding birds in 77 however don't have the experience or equipment to properly hunt them can anyone help me out? Instead all he can offer is bringing his gun. For me really only a guide could help him out.

[topher]

Sorry Topher, I thought you had jumped on the wagon and was mocking HAT for not having 'caught the bug' on his firsr few trip.

NP. I do agree with the mighty part though... I feel as if the "common man" water fowler is frowned upon.. You know the guy that doesn't have thousands to spend... The guy with an average pump action... I can't even afford cammos.. I know I get laughed at in the bush.

[blunttip]

Don't know how some people got so high and mighty, or why they reply to a thread when they don't actually respond to the OP other then to criticise.

HAT asked if there would be anyone willing to take him out, 'ell I just offered a Snow Goose hunt to a fellow member, all for the cost of set-up and tear-down, he brings nothing to the table other then a strong back. I hunt with guys that I introduced to the sport, sure they got the itch; but they don't have the funds, I do. They are young, starting families, etc., I'm young at heart; but only middle aged. We are great friends, I own the trailer, I own the decoys, they help with set-up, tear-down, cleaning decoys, every other aspect of the hunt, they throw money at me to cover cost of gas for scouting... they are all good friends. One of them, with whom I hunted last week has gotten his feet under himself, while he doesn't have huge amounts of excess money, he mentioned that he wants in when I upgrade decoys next time.


There is nothing wrong with asking, not everyone has money to buy into a decent spread... a couple decoys won't do, but what one can bring to the table can vary from person to person. Sometimes it as Hat says, good company and a 12 guage, hopefully a strong back as well to do the fair share, or more of the work.

Lol what did I say??? I caught the itch before I ever went hunting and the first time I went out and saw a bird fall from the sky it was game on.

No high and mighyness here. Im still a newbie. Infact if anyone needs a partner..... nvm lol

Just wondering why he wasnt hooked from hunting with his buddies. And what would be different with strangers that would hook him?

A few years ago I posted a similar ad saying I would like to go out with someone. I had a few dekes a truck to haul gear and money to pitch on gas and I got jumped on alot harder than hat lol.

Hopefully he finds someone to take him out. But dont hold your breath. And yes it certainly would help if he had some gear or land to bring to the table.

[topher]

To the op j just noticed your in Bradford. Send Me a pm.. Maybe us two noobs can work something out. I live just south of you.