I've met many HT members from around the country and from outside the contiguous U.S. over my time here.
Most all have been fantastic people. From the HT bear hunts, private party hunt and fish camps, private lands to hunt, setting up camper trailers on my land while traveling through, MT capitol and FWP meetings, to my own travels and joining for breakfast or coffee, including Canada. All reciprocated - thats pretty awesome from keyboard to person. HT is a pretty fantastic site!
Has there been shit moments? Yes.
Only two disappointing moments from years prior.
#1. A HT member shared a pm he received that stated, <they> (including one who recently left), were trying to get me out of HT. Wanted to have him assist... Follow, mock, etc... fk 'em.
#2. This one was a bit of a bummer as I considered him a friend. While we may disagree on some hot topics, I've never harbored disdain for him over our disagreements;
Interesting as it's a popular HT member, at a HT bear hunt gathering. Rainy/muddy evening, a couple new people in the wall tent as I was approaching to join in the camaraderie, they asked one of our main guys from bear camp, who I was on HT.
He shared with a mocking tone, "He's Sytes, the guy Buzz destroyed about the Wilderness Act!" Something to that effect. A few chuckles followed. That was a bummer.
I still walked in, dealt with the uneasiness in the air as they wondered if I heard. Think there were only four or five.
I've shown nothing but respect for him prior to and on forward. He's a popular gent here and with BHA. Meh, could he have introduced me in a more courteous manner? Sure its common understanding who's who on HT at this annual camp though, really? Haha!
I've thick skin and deal with shits daily. He's far from a shit, he's actually overall a quality gent. Besides, his food is pretty darn good!
Like I shared before, I'll happily join a camp with most HT common folk.
For a span of some 60+ HT people I've met / enjoyed time with over my time here, that's pretty darn good.
Most all have been fantastic people. From the HT bear hunts, private party hunt and fish camps, private lands to hunt, setting up camper trailers on my land while traveling through, MT capitol and FWP meetings, to my own travels and joining for breakfast or coffee, including Canada. All reciprocated - thats pretty awesome from keyboard to person. HT is a pretty fantastic site!
Has there been shit moments? Yes.
Only two disappointing moments from years prior.
#1. A HT member shared a pm he received that stated, <they> (including one who recently left), were trying to get me out of HT. Wanted to have him assist... Follow, mock, etc... fk 'em.
#2. This one was a bit of a bummer as I considered him a friend. While we may disagree on some hot topics, I've never harbored disdain for him over our disagreements;
Interesting as it's a popular HT member, at a HT bear hunt gathering. Rainy/muddy evening, a couple new people in the wall tent as I was approaching to join in the camaraderie, they asked one of our main guys from bear camp, who I was on HT.
He shared with a mocking tone, "He's Sytes, the guy Buzz destroyed about the Wilderness Act!" Something to that effect. A few chuckles followed. That was a bummer.
I still walked in, dealt with the uneasiness in the air as they wondered if I heard. Think there were only four or five.
I've shown nothing but respect for him prior to and on forward. He's a popular gent here and with BHA. Meh, could he have introduced me in a more courteous manner? Sure its common understanding who's who on HT at this annual camp though, really? Haha!
I've thick skin and deal with shits daily. He's far from a shit, he's actually overall a quality gent. Besides, his food is pretty darn good!
Like I shared before, I'll happily join a camp with most HT common folk.
For a span of some 60+ HT people I've met / enjoyed time with over my time here, that's pretty darn good.
