Who Elk hunts SOLO?

[huntnnw]

I like having someone in camp at the end of the day, share stories and ideas off each other.

[damschenj]

Depends on how much beer is in elk camp. Sometimes my partner elects to "sleep in" due to a headache. 

[dscubame]

I enjoy both very much for very different reasons.   

[Stump]

Very hard to find a good hunting partner, my last one was just getting great and is now in pre-med, but the good news is that my son is now 12 and is starting to get some meat on his bones, he has been deer hunting for 3 years now and is turning into a real good smart hunter.

[hike2hunt]

I get the whole SOLO thing, but what is everyone's definition of a reliable partner. My partner left to his next duty station, so I am in the looking to find someone to hit the woods with again. We were very much in sync for hunting only one season together.

We covered lots of ground, communicated when we need to, gear was packed and ready to go at a moments notice, kept a clean camp, did not do anything to comprise our area, were respectful of other hunters and the wildlife, had great conversations of what we were doing and where we were at, there for the hunt- not a...I need to drink every night, I am away from the wife vacation.

 

[Steef]

Any advice on how to "become a good partner?"  I get the idea of not expecting the veteran to do all the work just so I can shoot an elk, but as a "beginner" I think I'm at the mercy of the "veteran."  I think it's a case of "I don't know what I don't know" and without someone filling that mentor role, then guys trying to become responsible hunters/partners only have other moochers to learn from.

[toyman2]

I normally hunt alone, mostly because I haven't found a partner that is willing to hunt like I do or share all the duties of camp.
Packing an elk out on your own is a lot of work.

[rtspring]

Dedication, be on time, do what you say you are going to do. My compassion for hunting is far beyond anyone I have ever met. So my hunting buddies just understand they can count on me no matter what come hunting time.  My campfire is open to anyone who shares the love of the outdoors just as much as me. No one is perfect, but they damn well better shoot straight!

[oneshot12]

like to get out with my friends but life gets in the way at times just around elk season so most times i am  solo  cant say as its a bad thing . good to get in the woods and hear  them bulls just raising  kain  but its a little tuff to back the meat out by yourself  having someone along make the trip seem some what easier

[bmccalister]

Dedication, be on time, do what you say you are going to do. My compassion for hunting is far beyond anyone I have ever met. So my hunting buddies just understand they can count on me no matter what come hunting time.  My campfire is open to anyone who shares the love of the outdoors just as much as me. No one is perfect, but they damn well better shoot straight!

Great advice  . I would add be self motivated, willing to jump in and help with hunting and camp duties (for example, when you are first back to camp start the fire, get the generator running, etc), and listen to the advice seasoned hunters are giving you. There is nothing worse than a new hunter who says he has to research the advice your giving him and then take to heart and follow the advice of someone outside the camp whom that individual just met and does not know. After a couple of years of trying to help a new hunter we asked him not to come back to camp. I heard he was asked not to come back to a hunting camp in Oregon for the same reasons. 

[Bearhide]

I hunt with my budies alot of times solo. Honestly when i hunt solo im alot more quiter in the woods, and just alot more peacefull.   But when it comes to dragging out something its nice to have a second hand.  But thats when i call my brother, he doesnt hunt but loves the outdoors, so he helps me pack it out.

[norsepete]

I'll be in the 346 alone this again except for the peaches ridge tag in my back pocket.I know people who will trade pain and sweat for elk meat if I need help.He who travels alone travels the quietus.