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Either sink to his level or step up and find another partner
I have a really good friend who has been my archey elk hunting buddy for the last few years. He has been with me when I have shot two elk. He is really into it and hunts hard (not smart) when we go together but, during the off season he just doesn't want to do any prep work. I bought him some calls doesn't use them. Doesn't want to buy any gear, we both bought garmin rino's to hunt with and returns his. Says he doesn't want to start shooting tell August and now can't make it to go scout a new area . So what have you guys done when something like this comes up? Just let it go and realize your good buddies and that's that. Or call them out on there commitment?
Keep your buddy as he is. Look at it this way....you are talking about a hunting party of two. If you had a hunting group of five guys showing up each year, they would all participate at a different level. You happen to have one of four that is showing a bit less interest. You need to go find another buddy to add to your group, hopefully one that is more interested. No reason to throw your friend away cause he does not share exactly your dedication level. Add a new more interested friend. No group of guys all display the same amount of excitement and dedication as you.