Re: Duck and goose smack down!

[hdshot]

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This is the spot my former buddy gave up on twice the first year we found it but I kept scouting it and found great hunting.  The year of these pics was when my Dad passed away and had to miss that season to do my executive duties while working full time, holidays, funeral arrangements, and lawyer appointments. I agreed he could take a friend during this difficult time for me and fast forward he never got me invites to his friends spots to this day. Been good for him because drought has really crippled that spot for past 2 years.

Find out later the former hunting partner punished me for my free speech the only way he could breaking all ties with me because I made a post about high gas prices and duck numbers falling according to DU. But for some reason it looked ok for him to post pics here of our spot. I won’t say if I know the people in the pics but seems weird with face pics here but I’m a 1000% positive that is our spot. 😉

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[metlhead]

And? Move out and carry on. Sucks to have this happen but it is how we pick up and excel that matters.

[GWP]

Yeah, my 55 years of hunting experience says there are really no "our spot" or 'secret spot' that no one knows about. Worse now with all the aps and better maps.
People hunt area's, stop using them, new people start using them. Then becomes "Our spot" to them.
Get over it, move on, or blame your buddy if you want to and hold it against him. Maybe he did, maybe he did not. Either way, the cycle continues.

[hdshot]

My conscience gave an inch and lost a mile in the long run because my father died in the middle of the season that year. Hunters between hunters are not family or even friends for sure.  I definitely moved on but not with a hunting license or stamp because public is over hunted, developed, and duck populations way down these days. Just sharing my experiences only like how he gave up on that spot and could have kept it a secret from him but chose not to keep it for only me. But now I’m out for no real reasons given other than some facts of today’s challenges for hunting I posted on this forum were viewed negatively such as high gas prices.  So you want to be a waterfowler? Lol

[BLH69]

So hard to understand you.

[metlhead]

I hunt public land and have incredible hunts every season. I bring folks out every year just to show them the bounty. I very much miss my father who got me into the outdoor sports. Only serious complaining you'll get from me in waterfowling is that damn job taking up so much good time. I'd be happy to drag yer butt out for a stellar shoot if it would rekindle that lost intetest.

[hdshot]

I hunt public land and have incredible hunts every season. I bring folks out every year just to show them the bounty. I very much miss my father who got me into the outdoor sports. Only serious complaining you'll get from me in waterfowling is that damn job taking up so much good time. I'd be happy to drag yer butt out for a stellar shoot if it would rekindle that lost intetest.

I’m on east side and if you come over send me a pm, maybe a beverage on my dad’s deck I inherited? I asked my former partner to come over last week and he texted me to kick rocks.

[metlhead]

Will do

[hdshot]

My cousin’s boy asked me about hunters ed and getting into duck hunting with me and my former partner which he doesn’t know what has happened.  The kid is still a few years away but time flies because haven’t hunted in two years and no license purchase last year.

[cem3434]

My cousin’s boy asked me about hunters ed and getting into duck hunting with me and my former partner which he doesn’t know what has happened.  The kid is still a few years away but time flies because haven’t hunted in two years and no license purchase last year.

I'd say buy a license and take the youngster out. Maybe it will help you rekindle your desire for hunting and if not, at least you will have the opportunity to help pass hunting onto the next generation. The spot your former partner posted pics of is not "his" spot as its public land, so just make sure to be there before him. 

[hdshot]

My cousin’s boy asked me about hunters ed and getting into duck hunting with me and my former partner which he doesn’t know what has happened.  The kid is still a few years away but time flies because haven’t hunted in two years and no license purchase last year.

I'd say buy a license and take the youngster out. Maybe it will help you rekindle your desire for hunting and if not, at least you will have the opportunity to help pass hunting onto the next generation. The spot your former partner posted pics of is not "his" spot as its public land, so just make sure to be there before him. 

Thanks man, the basic math of high gas prices as one example will make it nearly impossible for only one to pass on hunting in today’s environment.  Too bad many assume instead of educating themselves understanding if they don’t play they don’t pay.

[cem3434]

Where are you and the youngster located? We hunt the eastside several times a year, so maybe we can work something out to get you guys out there too. Everything costs something, so look at it as though you got to pay to do what you enjoy. I spend way too much on playing outdoors and look at it as I can only do what I enjoy so often, but I can always make more money. Here's to hoping you get the kid out in the field and make some great memories.

[hdshot]

Where are you and the youngster located? We hunt the eastside several times a year, so maybe we can work something out to get you guys out there too. Everything costs something, so look at it as though you got to pay to do what you enjoy. I spend way too much on playing outdoors and look at it as I can only do what I enjoy so often, but I can always make more money. Here's to hoping you get the kid out in the field and make some great memories.

That would be cool. The youngster is in the family who showed interest on the east side. Some basic barriers with his parents since they don’t hunt. Was hoping to get them to a gathering with my former hunting partner for almost 10 years and his young hunting family.  I trusted him and could be more difficult for my young family member even taking hunters ed. 

[hdshot]

My former hunting partner refuses to do his part to keep others involved in hunting if they talk about the challenges we face pointed out in this article.  Will probably be my 3rd year without a license since no one to hunt with due to his poor decisions of (his way or the highway) treatment towards other hunters.

https://deltawaterfowl.org/waterfowl-hunter-numbers-continue-to-decline/

[metlhead]

Really confused here. You won't hunt because of his poor decisions? Is he the only human you know? Sounds as though there is more going on here than just 'hunting partners'. Really, it does. Find some new areas and enjoy.

[bigdub257]

Really confused here. You won't hunt because of his poor decisions? Is he the only human you know? Sounds as though there is more going on here than just 'hunting partners'. Really, it does. Find some new areas and enjoy.

 

[hdshot]

Really confused here. You won't hunt because of his poor decisions? Is he the only human you know? Sounds as though there is more going on here than just 'hunting partners'. Really, it does. Find some new areas and enjoy.

Like the article said cost is a big reason people are not staying with the sport. Too expensive to pay 100% cost scouting and round trips over 200 miles to the blind as the average person.  Plus hunting alone is dangerous and boring. Kicking people out of groups with no reason explained to work things out only complicates to the problems the article points out is all. Also been about 3 years trying to find new.  Yes he was the only hunter that I know and getting into new groups is about impossible in the hunting world. Obviously there is more going on but I know nothing as well. 🤣 

Please don’t be confused like my former hunting partner is, if our sport hunting keeps losing popularity at this rate could cause us to lose it forever.

[metlhead]

Not buying it. I can literally ask, out loud at work, who wants to go hunting, and have a partner in seconds. Do it many times every season. Jst ask here.

[hdshot]

Not buying it. I can literally ask, out loud at work, who wants to go hunting, and have a partner in seconds. Do it many times every season. Jst ask here.

On east side looking for waterfowl buddy.  I’ve tried at my work and if you don’t have anything to offer like me you are out of luck. 😒. That former guy used our spot to get new spots and made it to be my fault why I couldn’t hunt their spots with them making new friends. Horrible to keep our sport alive and wish my former hunting partner took your advice. 

[builtfordtough]

Let it go bud

[hdshot]

Let it go bud

Our sport is losing popularity according to the delta read. Let’s not lose focus about the facts. Unfortunately sharing experiences have to be told for proof but unfortunately are often misunderstood. If I was the only one our sport would be getting healthier everyday.

[Mfowl]

I don't know. Seems more crowded then ever these days when I go hit public lands. Not to mention the booming corn pond duck factories. 

[hdshot]

I don't know. Seems more crowded then ever these days when I go hit public lands. Not to mention the booming corn pond duck factories. 

The delta read talks there is not much to back up the baby boom unfortunately.  Also from my experience I’ve lost 10’s of thousands of acres of public hunting land due to development or shutdown.  So basically the hunters are getting crunched together causing many like me getting pushed and priced out.

[metlhead]

You are in eastern Washington. The Columbia river is massive and holds a lot of birds. Go find your spot.

[hdshot]

You are in eastern Washington. The Columbia river is massive and holds a lot of birds. Go find your spot.

Those blinds I grew up in over there are now a 400 mile round trip for me. Tried the vaccination weeks over the years but could never hit it right because have to bid a year out.  That reminds me once how hard it was to get first week on hunting seasons (deer/elk) but today those weeks now go almost vacant at my work.

[metlhead]

Well, sounds as though you are doomed with no resolution in sight. Take up golf and enjoy.

[builtfordtough]

OP i highly disagree.  Our sport is gaining in popularity.   

[hdshot]

Well, sounds as though you are doomed with no resolution in sight. Take up golf and enjoy.

Still early but I did what you said and ask with no interest from others.  Not easy like I said because this is not my first rodeo.  Just showing how hard it is for a solo to start today.  We forget because how much easier it was for us back then instead of putting ourselves in their shoes. 

Anyways we need to stick together instead of giving up on others in our sport.

https://apnews.com/article/biden-guns-mass-shootings-kamala-harris-e4ae51704d1e065fef0fb656043d6cf0

High light from article, “first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will seek to find ways around congressional inaction to stem rising violence.”

[hdshot]

OP i highly disagree.  Our sport is gaining in popularity.

You better call or write Delta and say they are wrong. I post again and thank for not being harsh, cruel, and upset like my former hunt partner is about his misunderstandings. https://deltawaterfowl.org/waterfowl-hunter-numbers-continue-to-decline/

[hdshot]

Well, sounds as though you are doomed with no resolution in sight. Take up golf and enjoy.

Still early but I did what you said and ask with no interest from others.  Not easy like I said because this is not my first rodeo.  Just showing how hard it is for a solo to start today.  We forget because how much easier it was for us back then instead of putting ourselves in their shoes. 

Anyways we need to stick together instead of giving up on others in our sport.

https://apnews.com/article/biden-guns-mass-shootings-kamala-harris-e4ae51704d1e065fef0fb656043d6cf0

High light from article, “first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, which will seek to find ways around congressional inaction to stem rising violence.”

Not going to be interesting watching how this new agency might work on todays sad news.  Unfortunate too many act spoiled and privileged towards others politically on their side and this is what we all get.

[hdshot]

Democrats had a very good day on Election Day it sounds. They are developing a very strong culture while people like my former hunting partner are dissolving our once very strong hunting culture at a rapid rate. 

Should be a wake up call before it is too late because we still have some time but unfortunately many like him afraid to admit they are wrong in their choices with lack of experience to understand.

[hdshot]

Democrats had a very good day on Election Day it sounds. They are developing a very strong culture while people like my former hunting partner are dissolving our once very strong hunting culture at a rapid rate. 

Should be a wake up call before it is too late because we still have some time but unfortunately many like him are afraid to admit they’re wrong and lack of experience to understand.

[bearpaw]

We split the topic so the original topic isn't thread-jacked, feel free to carry on with this discussion.

[Stein]

It's never been easier to start hunting than right now which is why we have so many people being self taught from all walks of life.  The internet is full of information, smart phones and all the tools available.

I hunt solo all the time for waterfowl and big game.  I see a bunch of solo hunters out there as well, it can be done with a reasonable level of safety.

I do believe the overall percentage of Americans that hunt is likely decreasing, but if it wasn't for the self taught and solo crowd, it would be collapsing.

[BD1]

 

[hdshot]

This article mentions the fishing industry could be in jeopardy as well which is serious business.  In a nutshell solo is not going to do it and people with disposable income have to get involved and introduced or we are going to be kicking rocks if we keep ours heads in the sand like my former hunting partner does towards other hunters it sounds according to the article. 

Not mentioned in article but YouTube and other self taught websites make it look too easy and don’t tell the whole story leaving the unexpected very disappointed when they try the real world for most.  Also if it was that easy my former hunting partner would not of told me to go knock on doors while he tagged along with his new friends doing all the work for him.

https://www.outdoorlife.com/why-we-are-losing-hunters-and-how-to-fix-it/

[brew]

This article mentions the fishing industry could be in jeopardy as well which is serious business.  In a nutshell solo is not going to do it and people with disposable income have to get involved and introduced or we are going to be kicking rocks if we keep ours heads in the sand like my former hunting partner does towards other hunters it sounds according to the article. 

Not mentioned in article but YouTube and other self taught websites make it look too easy and don’t tell the whole story leaving the unexpected very disappointed when they try the real world for most.  Also if it was that easy my former hunting partner would not of told me to go knock on doors while he tagged along with his new friends doing all the work for him.

https://www.outdoorlife.com/why-we-are-losing-hunters-and-how-to-fix-it/

how long are you going to keep blaming your "former hunting partner " for you not taking responsibility for yourself and get out and do some hunting ?  You have 2 options brother-keep bitching about him and staying home or take some initiative and get out and do it

[jrebel]

That is 5-10 minutes of my life I will never get back.   

It's times like this where tough love is what you need.  If I was your hunting partner and you acted like you are on this post.....I would have kicked you to the curb a long time ago.  You really need to get over it.  It sounds like a bad divorce on a Kardashian's episode.  Holy buckets....man!!!  Life is way to short for this kind of drama or set back because your hunting partner left you. 

I wish you the best in moving past this. 

[hdshot]

This article mentions the fishing industry could be in jeopardy as well which is serious business.  In a nutshell solo is not going to do it and people with disposable income have to get involved and introduced or we are going to be kicking rocks if we keep ours heads in the sand like my former hunting partner does towards other hunters it sounds according to the article. 

Not mentioned in article but YouTube and other self taught websites make it look too easy and don’t tell the whole story leaving the unexpected very disappointed when they try the real world for most.  Also if it was that easy my former hunting partner would not of told me to go knock on doors while he tagged along with his new friends doing all the work for him.

https://www.outdoorlife.com/why-we-are-losing-hunters-and-how-to-fix-it/

how long are you going to keep blaming your "former hunting partner " for you not taking responsibility for yourself and get out and do some hunting ?  You have 2 options brother-keep bitching about him and staying home or take some initiative and get out and do it

At least you are thinking but it’s more of and example of personal experiences how hunters are treating other hunters that does no good for our sport on how things are going for us.  You don’t say my former is helping the sport of hunting either.  What did you think of the article?

[hdshot]

That is 5-10 minutes of my life I will never get back.   

It's times like this where tough love is what you need.  If I was your hunting partner and you acted like you are on this post.....I would have kicked you to the curb a long time ago.  You really need to get over it.  It sounds like a bad divorce on a Kardashian's episode.  Holy buckets....man!!!  Life is way to short for this kind of drama or set back because your hunting partner left you. 

I wish you the best in moving past this.

Unfortunately many are being removed from hunting for many reasons but not being replaced.  We just have to watch our behavior to not speed up but instead reverse the current trend for the good.

You don’t even know me and you would kick me to the curb shows the unfortunate truth of what I’m talking about how hunters are treating other hunters.  Not much I can do about it other than hope someday we will get the culture back.

[brew]

This article mentions the fishing industry could be in jeopardy as well which is serious business.  In a nutshell solo is not going to do it and people with disposable income have to get involved and introduced or we are going to be kicking rocks if we keep ours heads in the sand like my former hunting partner does towards other hunters it sounds according to the article. 

Not mentioned in article but YouTube and other self taught websites make it look too easy and don’t tell the whole story leaving the unexpected very disappointed when they try the real world for most.  Also if it was that easy my former hunting partner would not of told me to go knock on doors while he tagged along with his new friends doing all the work for him.

https://www.outdoorlife.com/why-we-are-losing-hunters-and-how-to-fix-it/

how long are you going to keep blaming your "former hunting partner " for you not taking responsibility for yourself and get out and do some hunting ?  You have 2 options brother-keep bitching about him and staying home or take some initiative and get out and do it

At least you are thinking but it’s more of and example of personal experiences how hunters are treating other hunters that does no good for our sport on how things are going for us.  You don’t say my former is helping the sport of hunting either.  What did you think of the article?

I'll tell you what I think of the article...if you want to make his actions keep you from going hunting put your gear up for sale in the classified section on this forum. Someone with initiative will buy it.  Or suck it up and get out and quit bitching about how he is keeping you from hunting.  Unfortunately I think I know what the answer will be.  Done with this thread.  Good hunting

[jackelope]

This thread is locked for now. Going nowhere in a hurry.