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[Magnum_Willys]

Ahhh darn, that Husky thing is a dealbreaker.... 

[Rainier10]

I think this is an awesome post.  Very specific and that is important.  I must admit at 50 I am a completely different hunter than I was at 23.  We have a large family and have people in our camp from 14 years old to 70 years old.  The people I hunt with are 45-50, we shake our heads at what the 20 somethings are doing but remember that we were that age once as well and probably did the same things.

Not a doubt in my mind you will find a hunter or two that fit your list.  Have a blast and enjoy it.

[Bill W]

I mentored an "under 30" hunter a number of years ago.  He was full of piss and vinegar and thought the way to hunt was cover lots of territory.  I gave him an area to hunt figureing him to take the whole day to hunt the area.  He was back in camp by 11AM asking me where I wanted him to go next.  Someone told me they saw him jumping from rock to rock on the hillside.  It took some time to teach him "the way of the snail".  Eventually I got him to hunt like an old guy.

[2MANY]

My first date with my wife of 18 years started at a trail head.

Saddled a riding horse and a mule, packed 3 mules, left the truck at dusk, rode in the dark for 2 hours, arrived in elk camp to a warm tent and stove, unloaded 750 lbs of supplies for my buddies gun hunt, drank some whiskey, ate a great dinner, stayed the night in the wall tent with some crusty buddies, and rode out the next morning.

I wish you the best of luck on your 2 species hunt.
Shoot straight.

[Maybach Outdoors]

Since I think I’ve killed more record book bucks than you are years old, I’ll have to sit this one out. Karl and I will have to watch from our rockers on the porch.
Good luck on your endeavor.

Thank you for the support! I'll be chasing ya for some time then haha

[Maybach Outdoors]

Once ran into a college geology class in Yellowstone, as the students were crawling up the trail the comment was that old fool, 60+ year old prof, is going to kill us.  20 always needs help, 35 is just getting started, good luck!!!

Thanks for the support!

[Maybach Outdoors]

As Karl stated.  I have met some pretty cool people off of this forum and a couple I hunt with.  I hate to say it but I am getting old to.  Good luck to you.

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Thanks for the support!

[Maybach Outdoors]

I was more skeptical of the UW and liking to hike and hunt.  Something isn't adding up.     



 

Hey now, I did both undergrad and grad school at UW, and I was a hunting addict then as now. Not every inmate in the Purple and Gold is a vegan New Ager...

For the record, I work at WSU now...   

But seriously, to the OP, totally fine to want to get a group of hunting friends in your age class, but remember to dedicate some real time to learning from people with decades of hunting experience.   Hunting is a great example of an activity where long experience is incredibly important, whether acquired or handed down, or both.

Interesting you bring this up. I've talked to people here at UW that are "Vegan New Ager"and the conversations have been interesting for sure. I've gotten anti-gun friends to shoot (loved it by the way), I've gotten anti-predator control to understand what's really going on, the list goes on. I'm in an interesting position to help sway people who otherwise would not have ever had anyone reach out to them about some of these things. I think we need to end the stigma that everyone on the left or at these liberal arts colleges is not willing to have a conversation. I also have a degree in psychology so I know how to deal with these situations... keep on keeping on I guess 

[Maybach Outdoors]

I think this is an awesome post.  Very specific and that is important.  I must admit at 50 I am a completely different hunter than I was at 23.  We have a large family and have people in our camp from 14 years old to 70 years old.  The people I hunt with are 45-50, we shake our heads at what the 20 somethings are doing but remember that we were that age once as well and probably did the same things.

Not a doubt in my mind you will find a hunter or two that fit your list.  Have a blast and enjoy it.

Appreciate the support!

[Maybach Outdoors]

Just wanted to clear some things about the age restriction thing:

Of course you "old guys" know more than us youngins... you simply have the experience and the foundation. I'm sure most of you could probably challenge me on the slopes. There is nothing to debate there.

But, the problem is that there aren't many mentors willing to give up boots on the ground time. A forum reply and thread can only go so far. There are people on this forum (check the old postings in this subsection) who have reached out in hope of finding people to go with... yet nothing seems to have materialized. I would love to change my requirements for this event to include everyone but the truth is most "experienced" hunters wouldn't even reach out in the first place.

Hear me out

By restricting the age gap a little bit I'm trying to target like minded people who are most likely new to hunting and don't have mentors. But my feeling is that everyone knows something... if we get a bunch of people who know something in the same room then we are going to come out of it knowing even a little more. Of course there are people in their 40's who are onset adult hunters who would love to participate but my feeling is that a majority of onset adult hunters are within that 20-35 age range.

This post is not really about me. I will get my hands on a hard horned buck this year no matter what. I've dedicated every weekend and ounce of free time this year just for that one goal. If it doesn't happen this year then I just have to work harder for next year. There just has to be people out there who are willing to put in the time, but they either don't have mentors or they are intimidated about going at it alone. I'm just willing to help these people out even if I may not be the best person for the job. 

[Mtnwalker]

Just wanted to clear some things about the age restriction thing:

Of course you "old guys" know more than us youngins... you simply have the experience and the foundation. I'm sure most of you could probably challenge me on the slopes. There is nothing to debate there.

But, the problem is that there aren't many mentors willing to give up boots on the ground time. A forum reply and thread can only go so far. There are people on this forum (check the old postings in this subsection) who have reached out in hope of finding people to go with... yet nothing seems to have materialized. I would love to change my requirements for this event to include everyone but the truth is most "experienced" hunters wouldn't even reach out in the first place.

Hear me out

By restricting the age gap a little bit I'm trying to target like minded people who are most likely new to hunting and don't have mentors. But my feeling is that everyone knows something... if we get a bunch of people who know something in the same room then we are going to come out of it knowing even a little more. Of course there are people in their 40's who are onset adult hunters who would love to participate but my feeling is that a majority of onset adult hunters are within that 20-35 age range.

This post is not really about me. I will get my hands on a hard horned buck this year no matter what. I've dedicated every weekend and ounce of free time this year just for that one goal. If it doesn't happen this year then I just have to work harder for next year. There just has to be people out there who are willing to put in the time, but they either don't have mentors or they are intimidated about going at it alone. I'm just willing to help these people out even if I may not be the best person for the job. 

Don’t let the ribbing get to ya man, I think you’re taking a lot of these comments way too seriously. Get out there and do your thing and don’t apologize to anybody about doing it your way. If you get after it like you say you will and are successful, you’ll see a lot of these same folks will be there to slap you on the back and congratulate you on your success. Takes a little getting to know the forum but for the most part it’s a great group of individuals who will be happy for you when you reach your goal, ya just gotta go at it with a thick skin and a sense of humor  good luck 

[Maybach Outdoors]

Just wanted to clear some things about the age restriction thing:

Of course you "old guys" know more than us youngins... you simply have the experience and the foundation. I'm sure most of you could probably challenge me on the slopes. There is nothing to debate there.

But, the problem is that there aren't many mentors willing to give up boots on the ground time. A forum reply and thread can only go so far. There are people on this forum (check the old postings in this subsection) who have reached out in hope of finding people to go with... yet nothing seems to have materialized. I would love to change my requirements for this event to include everyone but the truth is most "experienced" hunters wouldn't even reach out in the first place.

Hear me out

By restricting the age gap a little bit I'm trying to target like minded people who are most likely new to hunting and don't have mentors. But my feeling is that everyone knows something... if we get a bunch of people who know something in the same room then we are going to come out of it knowing even a little more. Of course there are people in their 40's who are onset adult hunters who would love to participate but my feeling is that a majority of onset adult hunters are within that 20-35 age range.

This post is not really about me. I will get my hands on a hard horned buck this year no matter what. I've dedicated every weekend and ounce of free time this year just for that one goal. If it doesn't happen this year then I just have to work harder for next year. There just has to be people out there who are willing to put in the time, but they either don't have mentors or they are intimidated about going at it alone. I'm just willing to help these people out even if I may not be the best person for the job. 

Don’t let the ribbing get to ya man, I think you’re taking a lot of these comments way too seriously. Get out there and do your thing and don’t apologize to anybody about doing it your way. If you get after it like you say you will and are successful, you’ll see a lot of these same folks will be there to slap you on the back and congratulate you on your success. Takes a little getting to know the forum but for the most part it’s a great group of individuals who will be happy for you when you reach your goal, ya just gotta go at it with a thick skin and a sense of humor  good luck 

You mean to tell me this isn't a safe space?? I hear what you're saying for sure, thanks!

[2MANY]

No CHOP here.

[Karl Blanchard]

You don't need experienced hunters to show you the ropes. Does it shorten the learning curve? You bet, but plenty of guys out there that just learned how to find success the old fashioned way by trial and error. I grew up in a hunting family but it was the complete opposite hunting of what I wanted out of hunting. I didnt have mentors. I had a few like minded buddies and my brothers who had the same motivation and work ethic. I don't think you are out of line at all looking for guys in that same age range as yourself. I also think you are spot on with "older" dudes being guarded. Anyone who has been doing this with success,  for any amount of time has been burned by spot jumpers and that just causes guys to be guarded. I'm admittedly still too open about information on areas but I like helping people and seeing their success. I'll bet you find some traction here and are able to link up with a few folks. At least I hope you do.

[Maybach Outdoors]

You don't need experienced hunters to show you the ropes. Does it shorten the learning curve? You bet, but plenty of guys out there that just learned how to find success the old fashioned way by trial and error. I grew up in a hunting family but it was the complete opposite hunting of what I wanted out of hunting. I didnt have mentors. I had a few like minded buddies and my brothers who had the same motivation and work ethic. I don't think you are out of line at all looking for guys in that same age range as yourself. I also think you are spot on with "older" dudes being guarded. Anyone who has been doing this with success,  for any amount of time has been burned by spot jumpers and that just causes guys to be guarded. I'm admittedly still too open about information on areas but I like helping people and seeing their success. I'll bet you find some traction here and are able to link up with a few folks. At least I hope you do.

Karl,

I completely agree with you... if you have the motivation and drive you can do a lot of stuff. That's how it started for me... and book after book, podcast after podcast, and failed scouting trip after scouting trip has helped me become better (i've only scratched the surface though).

But... I still think some people just need a little spark to get them started. Not everyone is motivated and dedicated like us... For me that "spark" came when a family friend would not take me on a tree stand hunt back in Illinois because I didn't know anything. I hope that more tangible events like scouting trips with a bunch of newbies gives them the spark to set off on their own. I have no desire to be anyone's crutch but I will go out of my way to give them a spark. Just my thinking...