backing out

[Mossy]

So I've bow hunted by myself for the past 4 years or so but a buddy from work wanted to hunt with me this year so i bought a modern tag for elk.  We've scouted a little, sighted in our rifles and bought maps for a few spots.  I called him a couple days ago to recheck our guns and maps but he says, "Oh, a buddy of mine was talking to his grandfather and he's going to let us hunt his property".  So of course I was excited but then he says only him and his buddy can go.  WTH?  No sorry, no let me talk him into letting you go too, no "I already have plans".  Pretty pissed.  I know I wouldn't back out on hunting plans.  That's one of the reasons I started hunting by myself, too many disappointments from others.  What would you guys do? think?

[BLKBEARKLR]

So I've bow hunted by myself for the past 4 years or so but a buddy from work wanted to hunt with me this year so i bought a modern tag for elk.  We've scouted a little, sighted in our rifles and bought maps for a few spots.  I called him a couple days ago to recheck our guns and maps but he says, "Oh, a buddy of mine was talking to his grandfather and he's going to let us hunt his property".  So of course I was excited but then he says only him and his buddy can go.  WTH?  No sorry, no let me talk him into letting you go too, no "I already have plans".  Pretty pissed.  I know I wouldn't back out on hunting plans.  That's one of the reasons I started hunting by myself, too many disappointments from others.  What would you guys do? think?

I hunt with two people - the wife and my one and only hunting partner. We never change plans. That is why I stopped hunting with other people. You get things wired in and next thing you know it has changed.

I did this year have a blast with Ranger from this site though. We both went antelope hunting on the spur of the moment. 

Joe

[ribka]

I always plan on hunting by myself and if i have company that is ok. But always plan on my own. Too many flaky people.

[Hyde]

That's just wrong.  A little "guilt soup" is in order for this guy.  His lack of concern or apology tells me he doesn't think he did anything wrong.  He needs to know what he did is BS.  Of course... wait until after the season in case he is in fact working on getting you in. 

[ser300wsm]

  Sorry to hear about that.. What kind of a FRIEND is he really ?

[scoyoc5]

thats not cool...

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I always plan on hunting by myself and if i have company that is ok. But always plan on my own. Too many flaky people.

That is how I hunt now too, it is hard to find a reliable partner.

[bobcat]

He wouldn't be my friend anymore, that's for sure.

[FWilliams]

that sucks , I been there a few times over the years, count your blessings now that you have found out he is a flake , before you were in a situation where you really needed him.......I have one guy I hunt with that I would trust my life with,period.  if we have company  thats cool.

[Mossy]

Sorry to hear about that.. What kind of a FRIEND is he really ?

Just a buddy from work.  We shoot quite a bit together, been on a half ass bear hunt and gone fishing a couple times.  I'm a pretty good judge of character and figured he'd be reliable.  I just wish it wasn't so close to season.  Should have made him buy a bow then I wouldn't have to worry.

[Mossy]

And by the way, I'm not looking for an area to hunt but I appreciate the pm's. Just wanted to hear your opinions.

[Hornseeker]

LAME! If it was my good friend/hunting partner (or anyone for that matter) I would expect them to come to me when they heard about the private and say, "Hey, I have this great opportunity that just came up to hunt some private where there are tons of  big bulls.... is it going to screw you up if I hunt there and you aren't allowed to?"

At which point I would tell him, "hell no, go for it"..

But, if it went down like you just explained...I wouldn't talk to him much anymore.

[billythekidrock]

LAME! If it was my good friend/hunting partner (or anyone for that matter) I would expect them to come to me when they heard about the private and say, "Hey, I have this great opportunity that just came up to hunt some private where there are tons of  big bulls.... is it going to screw you up if I hunt there and you aren't allowed to?"

At which point I would tell him, "hell no, go for it"..

But, if it went down like you just explained...I wouldn't talk to him much anymore.

[butcher98951]

yep i hunt with my brother and 10 year old daughter, plans never change and up for anything..

[sprungnoggin]

LAME! If it was my good friend/hunting partner (or anyone for that matter) I would expect them to come to me when they heard about the private and say, "Hey, I have this great opportunity that just came up to hunt some private where there are tons of  big bulls.... is it going to screw you up if I hunt there and you aren't allowed to?"

At which point I would tell him, "hell no, go for it"..

But, if it went down like you just explained...I wouldn't talk to him much anymore.

This!