Undependable people

[Sorefeet]

Well I just have to rant. I drew a bull tag last year in the bumping/nile GMU. I also drew a master hunter tag for a cow. Got in really good shape and did a fair amount of scouting. I also dropped 3 large on a wall tent and stove with all the bells and whistles. Blew my back out at work and tried to to hunt but could not get out of tent on opening day. Ten points, years waiting and cash all down the drain. Could not even go on the cow hunt due to back injury. Fast forward to this spring. I kept my attitude right and was glad that my backed improved to be able to go back to work. I was looking forward to the new season and and having enough points to probably get drawn in Montana this year

My hunting "buddy" of the last few years who was supposed to be the group leader for our Montana hunt did not take care of the application. I called a couple of weeks back and he stated that he would take care of it. I was arranging the lodging and boat needed to hunt Fort Peck. He also stated that we had until the rest of the month. THE ONE TIME I TRUST SOMEONE ON THIS IT GETS SCREWED UP. This is the same guy that did not offer to help pay for any of the new camp gear. I would have said no but an offer would have been great!!! I also had to wait until January to get food money from last year's deer hunt. Both of us make good money and the amount was minimal but it is the damm principle of it!!!!

I always look and verify dates etcc. and have now missed the deadline. This was the last time I will be able to hunt with my son before he goes to college the following year. It is my own fault for not checking. I was busy with work and other family issues and thought I could trust someone once to do this.

I am always the guy that reminds others of the tags in this state and always does the shopping and ponies up the cash for tents etc.. I am BLEEPING done depending on other people. I have dealt with cheap ass people, liars, heavy drinkers, shooting around camp, people who just want to show up and not help with camp and expenses. I quit hunting with a lot of people including family due those reasons. I am done hunting with anyone else but my son. He is a great kid that is turning into a great man. Looking forward to just me and my son this year. Anyone else have nightmare hunting "buddy" stories?

[trophyhunt]

Sucks, I never rely on anyone but me when it comes to putting in for permits here or in other states.

[grundy53]

Ya, it seams like I'm the one who has to do all of the planning and logistics for my deer hunting trips. Front most of the money and then put up with people that don't want to hunt hard. This year I said screw it and decided to bow hunt for deer by myself.

[shedcrazy]

Wow, sorry about the missed hunt.

[whacker1]

Positive note is that Montana changed their system and it is likely that ehy will not sell all of their tags this year due to the increased cost, economy, wolf predation, etc....Since it is a new system, if they sell over the counter as they have done in the past the tags that go unsold you will be able to track down the information, and if available, Just you and your son can buy in and go.

Or go to Idaho over the counter....just the two of you.

I understand your frustration, but better to figure it out now than find out when you really need their help.

[6x6in6]

I have not had similar issues that you have gone through.  But I would be just as PO'd as you are.
I guess I'm lucky.  Have had the same 2 hunting partners for going on 30 years.  Each of us have our states that we are responsible for.  These responsibilities include draw dates, party leader, application submits, on-line draw result chasing, etc, etc..  In 30 years of doing it this way, we have never missed an application period.  Call it lucky, I guess, but it has worked for us.
We have had people in our group come and go.  They wanted to be "involved" in the process.  We said no, just write a check and call it day and hang around and wait.  Some like that.  Some didn't.

[Sorefeet]

Thanks for the repsonses and I a do know that they have left over tags in April for Montana. I will do a plan "B" hunt either there or here in WA. I just had a roaring case of Mangina that I had to get out.


There are people with a lot worse problems then I but I just had to vent a little. When I get our of the city and get the tent up I will think of the imortal words from Cool hand Luke "My minds right boss"

Happy hunting

[fair-chase]

Sorry to hear that. Weeding out the bad apples is always frustrating. Mostly because something is always on the line when they show their true colors. I know the feeling and all I can say is keep a positive attitude. There are good, honest, trustworthy people out there however few and far between they seem.

[jstone]

Great Subject.. I am the one who makes all of the plans every year. Got to tell them when the special permits are due, usually have to drive. Not this year. Get tn old. Same with me, Hope just me and the boy? He has a girl friend so maybe just me. My buddies had the peaches archery 2 years ago, offered my help ended up doing all of the scouting, getting the maps. Got some meat out of it but that's it. No thanks for all that.. Maybe asking for to much. sometimes don't even get offered FUEL MONEY

[Skillet]

I've found these people are the same that will go "geez, what's your problem?" when you finally get mad enough to cut them off...

[buckhorn2]

Good hunting partners are very special and sometimes hard to find better to have someone you can rely on like your son if you don;t have that special partner.

[rasbo]

I have got to where its hard to rely on most my buddies.I have got to the point I plan on me and me alone.But I have met some great guys on here that have always come through and love to get out..sucks about your back...hope it all comes together for a great hunt

[Skyvalhunter]

Sorry to hear that your buddy didnt come thru for you but it sounds like you were more committed than he was. I have always wanted to do that Fort Peck reservoir area hunt. Too bad you ended up taking it in the hiney on this one.

[257 Wby Mag]

Good hunting partners are very special and sometimes hard to find better to have someone you can rely on like your son if you don;t have that special partner.

Yes they are buckhorn!! I've been phucked too many times. Good pards are very few and far between..

[YoterHunter]

sorry to hear. ihad a good buddy that i went to school with. we huted together for years . one opening morening we were supose to meet in Edamclaw.waited for one hour no show .never seen or herd from him in over 2 years. i learnd threw years. of being mister nice guy the h--ll with them ive hunted fished by my self for years until my boys got big enuff to go along. my rulehas been for years .i will wait 15 minutes if your not there im gone with out you.