Hunting partner - what to do
Just some background first. This is my 3rd year hunting. My folks purchased about 40 acres so I started and have really enjoyed it so far
I have a friend who has been hunting a long time that I have taking out a good bit over 3 year, whitetail and turkey. He has taught me some good things and appreciate it, however here is a list of things that has been bothering me and its not enjoyable hunting with him because of 1. He took probably one of the better spots on land and would probably get mad if asked him to sit at another spot 2. We found a nice stand from previous owner, he took the stand to his other land and never asked 3. I had a nice buck on trail camera so he set a camera up and wants to keep throwing out bait 4. He wants to put a food plot out next year ( but near his stand) 5. He keeps asking to go up to land without me 6. Turkey hunting, he will not let me do any calling, because I suck right, and he is great 7. I had a chance to shoot a nice gobbler, but he wanted to try to call in 2 at a time to both shoot We got into last week and he is mad, but I believe it would probably be better just to cut ties now. I don't want to lose as friend because we have been friends long time. Anyway just wanted to vent and get some thoughts Thanks |
You own the land... Or your parents do.... But you're managing it. Man up and manage it.
If he wants a place to hunt he'll follow your rules. Otherwise he can pack up and head out. -Jake |
Thanks Jake, will do. Like I said, mainly wanted to vent my frustration
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I agree, he is NOT being a friend period
getting access to private land is a privilege, NOT a right and he should be thankful and respectful to ANY wish or request you have for him, if not, tell him go find some place else to hunt odds are this will change his mind, or NOT, either way , you should not be tolerating this behavior from him, as for calling turkeys, it IS a skill, and you get it by DOING IT< so NOT letting you call, is NOT helping you in the big picture so, I would part ways with hunting with him on them period, unless your only goal is shooting and NOT HUNTING them yourself! and STEALING a stand without permission is just that stealing? that sort of shows the person character to me? and NOT a good one! |
Originally Posted by mrbb
(Post 4363978)
I agree, he is NOT being a friend period
getting access to private land is a privilege, NOT a right and he should be thankful and respectful to ANY wish or request you have for him, if not, tell him go find some place else to hunt odds are this will change his mind, or NOT, either way , you should not be tolerating this behavior from him, as for calling turkeys, it IS a skill, and you get it by DOING IT< so NOT letting you call, is NOT helping you in the big picture so, I would part ways with hunting with him on them period, unless your only goal is shooting and NOT HUNTING them yourself! and STEALING a stand without permission is just that stealing? that sort of shows the person character to me? and NOT a good one! Thanks for the tip on Turkeys as well, that's what I was thinking. |
Time to find a new hunting partner. He is using you and stealing from you in the process. Cut and run before it gets worse and he starts hunting on his own and brings his buddies. Also if the property is not posted do so immediately and require written permission to hunt.
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Originally Posted by huntingva0004
(Post 4363971)
Just some background first. This is my 3rd year hunting. My folks purchased about 40 acres so I started and have really enjoyed it so far
I have a friend who has been hunting a long time that I have taking out a good bit over 3 year, whitetail and turkey. He has taught me some good things and appreciate it, however here is a list of things that has been bothering me and its not enjoyable hunting with him because of 1. He took probably one of the better spots on land and would probably get mad if asked him to sit at another spot 2. We found a nice stand from previous owner, he took the stand to his other land and never asked 3. I had a nice buck on trail camera so he set a camera up and wants to keep throwing out bait 4. He wants to put a food plot out next year ( but near his stand) 5. He keeps asking to go up to land without me 6. Turkey hunting, he will not let me do any calling, because I suck right, and he is great 7. I had a chance to shoot a nice gobbler, but he wanted to try to call in 2 at a time to both shoot We got into last week and he is mad, but I believe it would probably be better just to cut ties now. I don't want to lose as friend because we have been friends long time. Anyway just wanted to vent and get some thoughts Thanks |
Pretty much what everybody above said. Your house, your rules. He doesn't have to like your rules but he does have to follow them. If not, time for him to leave. What kind of turkey call are you using. I've found that I have a great weakness for box calls. :biggrin:
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Originally Posted by CalHunter
(Post 4364003)
Pretty much what everybody above said. Your house, your rules. He doesn't have to like your rules but he does have to follow them. If not, time for him to leave. What kind of turkey call are you using. I've found that I have a great weakness for box calls. :biggrin:
Yes, I have been using a box call and think I was doing just fine, I get calls back. Its just he believes to be best at everything :) |
So you were OK with all that when you needed his help?
Did you ever hunt his land with him in his hunting spots before you got your own? |
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