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I have begged my son, son in law, and buddies to go with me, they was going and now no one will go, and they have every excuse imaginable, so, if I go, I will probably have to go by myself.
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Yep, that is the pattern....
As long as the hunting season (and the trip and the expenditures) is far enough away, folks tend to just love the IDEA of doing an away from home/remote big game hunt. However, just let the timeframe get closer to beingREALITY and it is amazing how few will actually walk the walk after they talk the talk. Like yourself, I've heard every BS excuse under the sun --- If you really mean is "maybe," then don't tell me "yes."
IMHO, finding solid, true, stalwart, "say-what-they'll-do-and-then-do-what-they-said" hunting partners is MORE difficult than finding and harvesting the game!
Don't feel like the lone stranger, it happens ALL the time, hang in there, you only need one "player," open your circle of contacts --- pass on the young guys with families at this point, look for someone who is retired and looking for something "outside the box." Tell everyone you know what you plan to do (hunting wise) and that you are looking for partner. Contact the hunting clubs/rifle ranges. There are people out there like you that have the inclination and the motivation and the wherewithallto do what you want to do; you just have to find them.
BTW, don't talk about all the folks that "copped out" on you --- that is just a wet blanket to any prospective partner. You're going, you have a plan, you have a place, you happen to be alone on the deal --- would they like to join you?" If yes, then let them know that you need a check in advance to cover prepratory expenses that you will both be sharing and that you'll both need to get together on X date to start packing it all up. Action and money talks and bull$hit walks!
Remember, a good solid "no" upfront is really a "yes" because it lets you keep pressing forward until you find the "player." At this point, leave any contacts with your name and phone number and the deadline date so if they become "real" they can contact you; but from your stand point throw awayALLthe "maybe's" and keep pressing on for a "player." IMHO, "maybe" is a whimps way of saying "no."
Good Luck,
EKM
Elk Hunting
