When did you know a hunting partner wasn’t going to last? I’ll go first…

[brymoore]

I had a friend who flew out for western hunts with me. He’s retired military with lots of available time. I was his free outfitter. He needs his hand held. No hunting by himself. First few years were ok except he couldn’t shoot and lost two good animals to bad shots at easy ranges.

I finally was worn out after four years. I like the guy but I needed a break from the political rants, I don’t talk politics, and a few other items. I’m crazy work busy this year. I put any hunting trips together on time out this year.

I might let him come back next year.

 

[Nick87]

I used to be very confrontational and thought violence was the last means of communication.
I’m much more calm and rational now .
I subscribed to the philosophy- Never make a situation worse than it already is.
I’d rather just lose a friend than lose a friend plus get arrested .

I don't mean in a violent way. I'm just saying, like, if you don't get what you paid for or somebody doesn't uphold their end of the deal.i used to kinda avoid that, not anymore. pretty much just takeout head on now. Making an awkward situation doesn't bother me like it used to.

 

[Valley1320]

Had a hunting buddy that we had a lease type of deal on a ranch with. I ended up doing all the road work and maintenance that we agreed to during the 5 year lease. While they hogged all the extra pronghorn tags for him and his family. Needless to say hes not in the lease anymore. Busy all year til its hunting season than he has all the time in the world to hunt. Now he wonders why some ranchers won't keep letting him hunt

 

[Birdbander]

With over 60 years of taking people hunting, this one tops the list when he was asked to pay his share of the weeks food bill, he responded..........."when you're invited on a hunt it does not cost you anything".

He'd have been some awful hungry if he'd have been with me. I'd have let him watch me eat though. I'm not a complete touch hole.