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

[idahohuntr]

I haven't given an ounce of meat to those who have packed out game that I harvested.

Same.

I'll help them pack out when they tagout.

I got a phone call from a buddy that interrupted me...did not mean to finish my post...I was going to add that I don't give the packers meat because they don't eat meat, they prefer hay, well actually grain is their favorite   

As for the humans...I offer them whatever they want, like me, they rarely take anything.  I am blessed to hunt multiple states and so I usually give away 95% of my meat every year to folks who don't/can't hunt.  I have learned that what happens with the meat can be a touchy subject though...lots of hunters have different ideas of what they think is fair...so I think its one of those things that should be discussed prior to the hunt or before a guy shows up to help pack. 

 

[addicted2hunting]

An elk is a large amount of meat...with just my wife and I, we don't need the full elk so I would be splitting with my partner even if I packed it myself.

[addicted]

Thats why you hunt with family, you can always screw family over and still expect them back next year lol. 

[rasbo]

we always agree to spilt the game as hunters,had one guy get upset about splitting the cost.He got no elk meat...I have helped many folks get game and I expect nothing,and more times than I would like to admit  nothing was offered...

[X-Force]

I haven't given an ounce of meat to those who have packed out game that I harvested.

Same.

I'll help them pack out when they tagout.

I got a phone call from a buddy that interrupted me...did not mean to finish my post...I was going to add that I don't give the packers meat because they don't eat meat, they prefer hay, well actually grain is their favorite   

As for the humans...I offer them whatever they want, like me, they rarely take anything.  I am blessed to hunt multiple states and so I usually give away 95% of my meat every year to folks who don't/can't hunt.  I have learned that what happens with the meat can be a touchy subject though...lots of hunters have different ideas of what they think is fair...so I think its one of those things that should be discussed prior to the hunt or before a guy shows up to help pack. 

 

That's funny right there.

I still don't give any away. 

[buglebrush]

We always show up to pack eachothers game,  and the only return I want it's that they help when I get one down 

[The Weazle]

Everyone that helps me gets something.  I give a bottle of whiskey, some summer sausage, some other types of sausage (depending on what I make that year) pre made bacon burgers, and some steaks.  I mostly make sausages and summer sausage from my kills, so it's easy for me to share.  The experience and camaraderie is more important than my own consumption, so I'm very generous.  Even my mailman gets some summer sausage (I usually make 30 lbs) at Christmas, and it's kind of expected now, as he is more interested in my success than my own family!


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[WSU]

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.

Exactly.  It all washes out between friends.  I'm just happy that I get to partake.  That said, I usually give some backstraps, sausage, etc. because I am grateful for the help and I enjoy sharing. 

[washelkhunter]

50/50. Its not even a question. To my mind you want to share in an elk camp, you share all the hardships and the rewards as well.

[Ghost Hunter]

I've packed more out for partners with fair amount shared.  Sometimes none wanted.  A stranger helps on a tough packout, I give nothing less than what is on their back.

[ridgefire]

in our camp we all help one another. when a elk hits the ground its a team effort, everyone is done hunting until every ounce of meat is back in camp. I would never expect to get meat considering its labor of love, if it was offered I would gladly accept it though. maybe consider going halfers with other hunter next time. if you shoot one he gets half and if he shoots one, you get half. win win for both hunters. 

[usmc74]

We have done the shooter gets 1/2, the others split the other half

I saw a guy shoot a deer way the hell down a canyon.  I offered to help him drag it up to the top of the ridge.  He said no, go hunt.  I insisted, didn't want anything, just help him get to the top of the ridge (all downhill to the truck from there).  When I got back to the truck that night, he had left the backstraps at my camp.  Thanks!

[Meat Truck]

We always do equal split.  It seems fair if a guy spends a day helping you, he gets a more than fair share.  I'd really rather not pack out a whole elk by myself, just so I can eat it all.  And if someone in my group gets one, I drop everything and help out in a second.  The reward isn't why, but it helps.

[big wood]

I GIVE MY MEAT PACKER A SHOT OF GRAIN WHEN WE GET BACK TO THE TRUCK

[MtnMuley]

I've helped pack out a lot of animals over the years, and never expected a thing, but a thanks. A few beers go a long ways. I can't ever remember accepting any of the meat. What goes around with my friends, comes around, I'm the first to lend a hand if needed with nothing expected in return but a simple, thanks.