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

[Buzz2401]

I think anything less then a big paper bag of meat is a slap in the face.  We split everything equally even if you didn't help pack out as long as you were back at camp cooking or helping skin.  On the other hand it shouldn't necessarily be expexted.  Its kind of like pitching in for fuel on a fishing trip.  No need to make a big deal if you get stiffed just don't expect to be invited again.

[billythekidrock]

Lots of variables.
If it is a hunting partner they will get half.
If someone else took time from their hunt to help me pack out an elk I would offer a front quarter.
Shooter always gets half at a minimum but with that being said, if my brother or I get an elk we will often split it in thirds with our father who always helps with butchering.

[jason stevens]

In our camp we split it equal no matter what everyone goes home with meat.last here I helped direct people to there elk didn't do much but gave them the spots one guy gave me four packs one guy gave me a bunch.

[TONTO]

 The whole damn thing, but then again I've packed all my elk that needed packing by myself I have helped others get thier elk out though and don't expect anything in return, just glad to be a part of it. Have helped a friend get two elk the last couple years and he has kicked me down some sausage he had made. Appreciated, but not expected, espiecialy since I didn't get any of my own elk proscesed.

[deerhunter_98520]

Me and my hunting partner always go 50/50 that way we both have meat in the freezer..we all help hunt/drag/process the animals....when i got my bear I was hunting with new friends and they both helped me out with getting and packing the bear out and I offered to split it 3 ways and they both refused and said just make us lunch with it one day and were even....I'm the same way also....I just love being part of it....I helped another friend get his first deer last year and he wanted me to take some meat...it was just a little spike so I harassed him and told him if I take any meat then he won't even get a plate full of meat  I made him keep it all.

[rb2506]

Some of my favorite hunting memories are the ones that take a day and a half to get the animal out and the three days to recover     


One steak is nice but defiantly not  mandatory 

[floatinghat]

In my book its a reciprocal relationship. I owe a couple friends for last years elk.  I picked up the hotel for a couple nights etc.  I expect that because we hunt different seasons there will be payback soon.  Yes, its a drop of a hat thing if you can do it and aren't there during the hunt.

But I wouldn't expect $$$.

[Maverick]

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

call me when you need a helper 

[4fletch]

If your bud is your hunting partner 50/50 if not and the pack was tough a hind quarter would be nice and if he harvests one he gives you some of his

[The scout]

always half for our hunting group

[JamesK.]

^^^agree


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[PlateauNDN]

Up to you. I had an older gentleman help me pack out a bull after I quartered it up and he didn't hesitate to help a stranger without asking. Half a day quartering it and then couple hours pack out. He got a hind quarter back at the truck and was surprised and happy (he was heading home that day tag unfilled) since he spent part of the day helping me and not finishing his hunt.

[Biggerhammer]

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

 

[addicted2hunting]

I would help pack just for being there for a buddy. if he chooses to give me meat then hey thanks! but he needs to feed his family first. Just as I wouldn't want any expectations on me. but I am generous!

[zike]

I killed a bull one time and it wasn't a bad pack, but my partner had a bad ticker. Four young fellows from Bellingham showed up and I offered them half if they'd show up next day and help pack. They did and I did.

Years later a couple of guys stopped to talk and started telling me this story. So I said I'm the guy and the deal is the same !/2 if you help pack.