how do you hunt solo?
 

I can't convince my dad to let me bowhunt by myself. I hunt in an area where no one else hunts, and it is really pretty easy to get to, and I have been going there for years. I am also a hell of a woodsman and probabley would fare better in the woods then anyone i know.

He said he can't force me to go, but he wishes with all his heart that i won't. I can't go against that, but if there was a way to convince him otherwise... who know's???? If i can't convince him than my season is over before it even starts and all my practice down the drain. How do I get him to settle down about be bowhunting solo?

I already proposed:

Hunt from the ground
Leave instructions and the time I will make contact by.
Don't go in or out in the dark...

ect.../
I can't think of anything else.
I need something that will calm him down.....


thanks

RE: how do you hunt solo?
 

Idaho, it's good to see young hunters on these sites. It sounds like your dad is concerned with your safety and there is nothing wrong with that. Take heart, before you know it you will be telling your kid what to do. When your older you can do what you want, until then listen to your dad. I'm sure you will still have a good season.

RE: how do you hunt solo?
 

Is carrying a cell phone out of the question??

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Your age?

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Well I was wondering your age also,But I have the same problem with my family.Im 67 and disabled and I just let them know where I am. I go out to get away from the crazy world,so in my little hide out stay away family. I thought of cell phone already, NA I dont even like a phone in the home.

RE: how do you hunt solo?
 

When my girlfriend gives me a hard time about bowhunting, I tell her I could go to the bar instead. That usually calms her down.

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Invite Dad to go with you and share a groundblind. My guess is that he is #1. Concerned about your safety, and #2. Doesn't like the idea of you getting too independent, dads like to do fun stuff with their kids.

By taking him along, at least the first few times anyway you can show him that you are safe, the area that you are hunting etc. If he isn't a hunter ask him to bring along; a. binoculars so he can scope out the game with you. b. a camera for photos of your quarry c. a video camera to tape the shot or to veiw footage of animals at home that were too far out of range.
You never know, you might get one of the best lifelong hunting partners that you could ever want.

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Go anyway your a man don't listen to him just go.:D Only kidding. I'm not sure how old you are but he sounds like he is just worried about you And if you're hunting in Idaho he's probably right to be worried. Hang in there you'll have plenty of time to hunt by yourself, but your dad won't always be there.

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I would agree with handles, in fact he took the words out of my keyboard.

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well if his concerns are about the same as my wife's I would also remind him that it is drastically different to go hunting during bow season than rifle season. The way I put it to her is that bow hunting is so much more difficult that rifle season that, for the most part (granted not ALL by any means), the hunters out there are much more serious and wouldn't & couldn't shoot at a shady form they see through 2 tree lines 300 yards away.

In other words I try to re-assure her that it's not at all like worrying about being shot in the dark like you could be worried about (should be?) when rifle hunting... Also, I promise to wear a safety harness and be careful.

These things settle her down...

RE: how do you hunt solo?
 

first off.........how old r u???? Second.........i wish i had a father to hunt with, my dad died when i was 8yrs old and i am 25 now and would like a father more than anything else in the world right now, so take his advice and take what he says as gospel, he wont be around forever.

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My dad can't hunt with me. He is way to busy. Everyday he has to go to work for 12 hours. We can go shoot ducks but as soon as it's over he has to work. We are going on a dove hunt, but that's about as deep in it as he can get. Went turkey hunting but could only stay for a short while. His work needed him. I wish I could hunt with him.

RE: how do you hunt solo?
 

solo hunting rules.

1. i dont care how far away from civilization you want to get, remember that hiker who had to cut his own hand off to get out of the desert? that could have been avoided by carying some sort of phone! they can be set to vibrate OR turned off untill you need it... there is no reason you should be out without one especially when sharp objects are used (ie razor sharp broad heads!)
2. ALWAYS leave a map with a loved one and make sure its comunicated when you EXPECT to be home every night! the map will tell pretty much how they can get thru the property to you or your stand with the least amount of wondering around. the next best thing is to SHOW someone EXACTLY where your stand is or stands ARE!
3. always carry enough water and food for ABOUT two days, this can be anything from a few apples to alot of beef jerky.. i personally pack 4 extra apples, 1 pound of venison jerky(good protien) and soem vegitables and fruit, carrots, celery, grapes, and my favorite is bananna nut bread. this is more for the places where there is a long way to get to your stand or hike out. i did this when i had to hike 3 miles into the property that i hunted. most of it was trail hiking but still needed lots of water.
4. its always a good idea to hunt WITH someone but if thats not the option i would RECOMEND a hunter saftey course or even a wilderness survival course. MOST colleges will teach the wilderness courses.. if not there might be a way that you can take one from the DNR in your area. they are a great way of learning about the tricks you can do to stay alive in any situation.

if there are more and i missed them please feel free to bring them up, as SAFTEY should be OUR number 1 proiority as hunters.

RE: how do you hunt solo?
 

Tell him the spot where ur going and see about getting a cell phone...at least there will be that ability to get help or call for it if need be...i primarily hunt by myself for bow...just remember that you are by your self and be extra careful in the decisions that you make...climbing too high in a tree, crossing a big stream...

RE: how do you hunt solo?
 

I have the same problem with my family and girlfriend. When I hunt alone it always causes problems. I feel out one time from 20 feet and they have reason to complain. It happend around five am and I was damn lucky that I am still athletic enough to land a good way. I got up checked myself and climbed right back up. The lesson I learned is to check your permenate stands every year and during the season. The stand was put up the year before and I gambled thank god I survived!

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I am a solo hunter too most of the time but, my grandfather and brother-in-law both know exactly where my stands are. If word isn't heard from me in a while they know where to look, just in case. Take your dad to your hunting spots and show him how to get there and tell him "if I am not back by such and such come and get me" . That will ease his mind, it helped with my wife by showing grandpa and my brother-in-law.

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Seriously, how old are you?
If you are 14 or 15, then you must honor your father. If you are 16 or older, then you and your father should compromise so that both are satisfied with the issue. Buy a buddy stand and sit with your Dad a time or two. Tell Pops that time waits for no man and every moment you two share is one that can't be lost to time. No man is a slave to his job. If his job NEEDS him so badly, it also NEEDS him to be refreshed and happy and not at odds with his family. If the wheels don't get oiled once in awhile they will quit turning prematurely. Don't be selfish either in that sometimes kids want what they want, all the time. You have to understand your Dads responsibility to provide for you and keep you from harm. You will be grown very soon, sooner than you realize. so be patient, son....