Originally Posted by
hardcorehunter
Bow hunting is a solitary sport...I don't understand why people want bow hunting partners? I take someone, only to train them. Then, they are on their own. I don't need twice as much noise, scent, and fighting over who gets to kill an animal. I will share an elk, bear camp, or whatever with someone, but you aren't tagging along with me during hunting daylight. I'll see you at night, back in camp.
I Agree Don! I've always preferred Hunting alone unless I am teaching a Newbie or sharing a hunt with a special friend, but for the most times I hunt alone. I do have friends I shoot with swap stories with etc., etc.
The guy in question in my OP is not me. Some guys seem to really enjoy hunting with Buddies. I think it may be a carry over from gun hunting, which seems more likely to hunt in groups.
I do travel with a companion from time to time as it is nice to be able to share traveling expenses. I just don't understand expecting something from your friends that you may occasionally share a hunt with, and if they don't come across ditching them. Maybe I got it all wrong.
I know if we shared a hunt together I'd hope it would be for the Hunt, sharing stories, etc., and Not because one or both of us were expected to bring something to the table.
Neither am I talking about a Mooch. I think those are easy to spot and avoid early on.
Dan