That’s the direction I’ve gone after years of my original hunting partner bailing or leaving early. Now I plan on hunting alone and if people show up thats great. It doesn’t ruin my plans anymore.
Went thru that this year for the first time. Now that I replanned it all without him there is a huge weight off my shoulders. It is quite nice not having that pressure.
Amen. Good buddies and good hunting buddies are two different things. I've realized in the past couple years that my good buddies aren't good hunting buddies any longer.
You know what's kind of funny, is all the people that liked and commented on this post are probably those buddies, but are too bashful to put their selves out there in fear of the same thing happening.
So true
Man! Unfortunately that’s too short of notice for me to miss 3 days of work! I’d love to attend bro seriously. I’m always looking for competent hunting buddies. I haven’t been on a backpacking camp trip in years. I’ve wanted to every single year for opening rifle season and don’t have any friends that can/would/want to stay overnight.. there’s this spot between Townsend and white sulpher I’ve wanted to backpack up and camp for like 6 years now- and still never have. Let me know of future dates and we can definitely plan something! How old are ya? How long you been bowhunting, have you ever gotten anything with your bow? You from Helena or recently moved? Pm me!
I may have posted this before but it still feels true…finding a good hunting partner might be as hard or harder than finding a spouse.
I'm 71. My hunting partner here at home is 86. He drew for Wyoming antelope with another of his LONG time partners. 3 days after getting back he leaves for Oregon elk with another group that he has hunted with for many years. Getting with the Oregon group means someone has passed away,,,,,,,
