How much elk do you give the guy that helped pack it out?

[RayPenGame]

So I shot my first elk this year and had help packing it out from a buddy of mine, I had to leave camp to go back to work, so I wasn't able to return the favor. How much elk is a fair salary for a pack mule?

[Skyvalhunter]

Few packages if it wasnt a hard pack. Depends if he gets an elk this year.

[h20hunter]

Last year I packed out one trip for a buddy. I was given two 2lb packs of ground and 4 or 5 packs of steaks. Was happy to put in the work just fine with what was provided. I'd suggest that if he was happy to do it he will be just fine with whatever you offer. Maybe throw out that if he goes through it to fast to let you know and maybe you will have an extra pack later on that can be shared.

[206]

Been wondering about this myself.  There's alot of factors to consider.  A front quarter for 2 days work isn't going to cut it.

When or if my time comes, I will be generous with cash and meat and make the offer up front.

[BOWHUNTER45]

If I helped someone I would not expect any but if he appreciated the help I would think he would give me something .. whatever you want to give him . I would think he would take it .

[100 grain]

A real friend would be happy to help. A couple packages of meat will be a cherry on top-imo

[kirkl]

  i wouldnt expect anything. Just part of hunting.

[Woodchuck]

I helped another member here pack his bull out. It was an easy pack going my way, his way would have been a 2 day deal. I was happy to have made a new friend and enjoy the hard earned moment. He did bring us a case of beer or maybe 2, I don't remember for sure. He also plastered my ugly mug in a magazine. lol. I hope to get the chance to do it again this year as he has drawn the permit again.  Like kirk said, just part of the joys of hunting.

[Hunterman]

Back in the day (my day) if we are in an elk camp, and split everything,(if its just he and me) and the end of the season we would split the elk ( including basic butchering). If we both get an elk we keep what we killed.

Hunterman(Tony)

[washingtonmuley]

 

Back in the day (my day) if we are in an elk camp, and split everything,(if its just he and me) and the end of the season we would split the elk ( including basic butchering). If we both get an elk we keep what we killed.

Hunterman(Tony)

[elk247]

i wouldnt expect anything. Just part of hunting.

Agreed but the flip side is he lost his hunting partner. If you make the effort to help him get an elk on your days off it will go a long way. If he fills a tag and your there for him.  if not you have a few hundred lbs. of meat depending on the size of the elk. Why not establish a tradition where you guys split everything 50/50  it depends on the relationship between you and your hunting partner I suppose. Take care of him and congratulations on the elk!

[CAMPMEAT]

A fifth of whiskey for a helper and 1/2 for my hunting partner.

[Mike450r]

I don't expect anything and neither do my friends/partners.   Just glad to help and be part of the hunt.   Same with any other kind of help whether it be helping a friend move, swap an engine, build a house etc..   

My way of thinking is nothing should be expected therefore whatever you give is plenty.  Invite him over for dinner and drinks featuring that fine elk and send him home with a decent roast and I think he will be plenty happy to help again next year.

[Old Man Yager]

It's nice if they offer, but no big deal if they don't. I don't really care, I just like to see those big brown SOB'S on the ground, and glad to help with them!!

[Elkterd]

I have always been glad to help and enjoy the comraderie   and do not expect anything, but that is just me