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[hdshot]

If I had a dollar for every time I heard the phrase "former hunting partner," I could probably buy a new shotgun. I understand you got burned by him at some point in time, but do you think maybe it's time to move on and go out and have new experiences, make new friends, and hunt new places? I'm not trying to be mean, but you talk about it in every thread, to what end? What do you want us to say? Sorry that he burned you?

I'm sure you have far more hunting experience than I do, but in my time hunting I have come to notice two types of outdoorsmen, the complainers and the do-ers. Seasons change, new people move into spots, land gets sold, diseases, predators, whatever it may be, things change and there are always people who complain about it, blame WDFW, blame someone else, etc.
On the other hand, there are people who are resilient and continue to be students to the outdoors and find new spots, hunt harder, try new strategies, and take ownership in their success. Sometimes it's easy to fall into the first group, I do myself at times. But I try my best to be a do-er, like I see many other men and women doing on this forum. You've obviously been eaten up by this hunting partner thing for a long time, and I'm honestly sympathetic to it, but at some point you gotta let that go into the past and think about the possibilities of the future. That's my best attempt at a pep talk, and I've been thinking about it for a while, since I always see your posts. Best of luck.

Unfortunately it’s all of us that have been burned which in turn does no good for our sport.  That is why hunters are so reluctant to share spots when I was not with his new friends hunting a spot he once gave up on. My experience just is proving why we are reluctant to even people who want to start. I understand established hunters don’t want that exposed but it helps the new ones wanting to start hunting and understanding of the roadblocks why hunters encourage but don’t act.

[hdshot]

Great perspective youngfowler.  Hdshot has been beating that dead horse for several years.  Time to move on.

Basically shows why my former hunting partner can do dumb things to other hunters because of statements like this.  Never accused of him being stupid but he definitely understands what stupidity will say unfortunately.

[Dan-o]

Headshot,

Have you ever considered starting a thread on the topic of your former hunting partner?

Clearly most people don't want their threads derailed by your repetitive references to how you were wronged by your former hunting partner.  I'll go so far as to say that it tends to derail lots of Waterfowl threads.   

Perhaps you could start your own thread on your former hunting partner.   That way, people that want to hear about it can check input and people that don't want their threads derailed will also be happy. 

You could post frequent updates on your thoughts regarding your former hunting partner.   Maybe a lot of folks would patronize your thread.  I don't really know.   But I do know that it would keep other Waterfowl threads from getting derailed. 

Please consider starting a thread and keeping your comments on the matter there.

[hdshot]

Headshot,

Have you ever considered starting a thread on the topic of your former hunting partner?

Clearly most people don't want their threads derailed by your repetitive references to how you were wronged by your former hunting partner.  I'll go sk for as to say thst it tends to derail lots of Waterfowl threads.   

Perhaps you could start your own thread on your former hunting partner.   That way, people thst want to hear about it can check input and people that don't want their threads derailed will also be happy. 

You could post frequent updates on your thoughts regarding your former hunting partner.   Maybe a lot of folks would patronize your thread.  I don't really know.   UT I do k ow that it would keep other Waterfowl threads from getting derailed. 

Please consider starting a thread and keeping your comments on the matter there.

I did start this thread.  Carried over to the new goose seasons and limits from others which is cool with me and went from there.