Undependable people

[steen]

Don't feel bad I have to remind my husband to do his hunter's report so we save the $10.00.  I've said it to him 3-4 times but I bet we are paying the extra $10.00 "again" this year for his licenses.  If I didn't say the permit draws need to be done they wouldn't be either.  Some people are just that way unfortunetly.

[huntnnw]

well it boils down to.. your fault..if it was that important for you to hunt MT and enough to get on here and vent YOU shoulda done it! March 15th always for MT. The camp crap..I would never offer for camp gear!! thats either yours or someone elses..it doesnt work to share. I hate these post...wish we could hear the otherside...this really doesnt have anything to do with a bad hunting buddy

[bucklucky]

If you got a doctors note stating you were injured and unable to hunt you may get your points back. Has to be a signed doctors not. I know a guy that was real sick, neumonia, and brought in a doctors note and got his points back. Might want to give it a try.

[Jason]

This day and age it's hard to find good dependable friends, I've got one dependable buddy.
He's the type of buddy I can call on when needed most. We usually hunt together, but theres
times when I'm hunting and he's working or vise versa, he's the type that will call in sick to
work just to come help pack meat just as I would do for him.

[Special T]

I hear ya.. I haven't had trouble with my hunting partner, my cousin, but with people i know. I have invited "Friends" to go on vacation and stay at the condo i'm using cause there is an extra room.. I cannot tell you how many times it has gone unused because some "Friend" has drug out my invitation until no one else could go.. I think some people are afraid to say no or in your case don't take the issue seriously. I also think that many people want to keep thier options open even tho its only a small chance they could go. When the opportunity arises now I stay on their ass! I invite them, give them a week and then tell them i need an answer in a week... 2 weeks max. So far I have separated the flakes from the serious takers. I think most people want to go on the trip or do the job but don't match your motivation.    Most serious takers will keep in contact with you and not make you hunt them down like they owe you $$$.

[Rhinoron247]

I am forever amazed at the general lack of integrity and credibility amongst the general population.  It seems like in today's world it is rare to find someone who knows what it means to "do what you say" and the real meaning of your word and a hand shake.   

When you do finally meet someone with integrity and character it is a breath of fresh air.      

 

[MADMAX]

I have that T-shirt with undependable hunting partners.
Drew the Peaches any bull archery tag and ended up hunting by myself, had 3 guys with me for the first couple of days and they would not even come help me try and bugle one in.
They wanted to hunt the Nile so I hunted alone, said screw it and shot a spike bull and went home after 4 more days alone

[NRA4LIFE]

I guess I am lucky.  My partner and I are as dependable as anyone.  If we say we're going to be somewhere, we are there.  Period.  A couple years ago I was a little bit late getting back to camp after a day off and I heard about it (chuckle).  Not to say we haven't had our bit of drama with other fellas, but that's another story.

[Sorefeet]

I appreciate all the comments but feel I have to respond to huntnnw. I take responsibility for not checking myself on the Montana hunt dates this year. I trusted someone for the first and last time on this issue. I guess I learned my lesson.

You mentioned that you would never pay for camp crap in your post. I have gotten rid of a lot of guys like you that did not want to pay for "camp crap" IE.Food, propane, gas money. butcher fees. Do you hold up your end in these issues or is everything that cost money considered "camp crap" to you.
If guys are hunting together for years does it not make sense to help out when both parties are using items. Maybe not help pay for the tent but maybe pay for more of the food bill etc..

It is like someone buying a boat. You take a guy fishing and half the people don't offer gas money or nothing. When I go out on another's boat, I pay gas and food. When I have stayed in friends cabins, I have given generous gift cards in return. I have done this because it is the right thing to do and I want to carry my weight in the world.
You also mentioned that it had nothing to do with a bad hunting buddy. I disagree again. We are all grown men and when we don't take ownership over what we do and don't do, you are not being a good friend or hunting buddy.

PS> Don't worry huntnnw I will not pm you to make you an offer to be my new hunting buddy. I don't like cheap-a**es

[grundy53]

I appreciate all the comments but feel I have to respond to huntnnw. I take responsibility for not checking myself on the Montana hunt dates this year. I trusted someone for the first and last time on this issue. I guess I learned my lesson.

You mentioned that you would never pay for camp crap in your post. I have gotten rid of a lot of guys like you that did not want to pay for "camp crap" IE.Food, propane, gas money. butcher fees. Do you hold up your end in these issues or is everything that cost money considered "camp crap" to you.
If guys are hunting together for years does it not make sense to help out when both parties are using items. Maybe not help pay for the tent but maybe pay for more of the food bill etc..

It is like someone buying a boat. You take a guy fishing and half the people don't offer gas money or nothing. When I go out on another's boat, I pay gas and food. When I have stayed in friends cabins, I have given generous gift cards in return. I have done this because it is the right thing to do and I want to carry my weight in the world.You also mentioned that it had nothing to do with a bad hunting buddy. I disagree again. We are all grown men and when we don't take ownership over what we do and don't do, you are not being a good friend or hunting buddy.

PS> Don't worry huntnnw I will not pm you to make you an offer to be my new hunting buddy. I don't like cheap-a**es

I completley agree. I'm the same way. If you take me out on your boat or we take your truck you better beleive I'm chipping in for gas. If we are using your trailer i'm paying the fee if there is one.

[greenhead_killer]

i had a "buddy" that was very similar. i was always doing the leg work and what not and he just wanted to show up and shoot whatever was legal whether he spotted or i did. i finally had enough and said the hell with him. i have been very lucky to have another hunting partner that is like minded as myself and we never worry about anything. we each have our own areas we take care of and go from there. perfect hunting reltionship and friendship in general.

[6x6in6]

I appreciate all the comments but feel I have to respond to huntnnw. I take responsibility for not checking myself on the Montana hunt dates this year. I trusted someone for the first and last time on this issue. I guess I learned my lesson.

You mentioned that you would never pay for camp crap in your post. I have gotten rid of a lot of guys like you that did not want to pay for "camp crap" IE.Food, propane, gas money. butcher fees. Do you hold up your end in these issues or is everything that cost money considered "camp crap" to you.
If guys are hunting together for years does it not make sense to help out when both parties are using items. Maybe not help pay for the tent but maybe pay for more of the food bill etc..

It is like someone buying a boat. You take a guy fishing and half the people don't offer gas money or nothing. When I go out on another's boat, I pay gas and food. When I have stayed in friends cabins, I have given generous gift cards in return. I have done this because it is the right thing to do and I want to carry my weight in the world.You also mentioned that it had nothing to do with a bad hunting buddy. I disagree again. We are all grown men and when we don't take ownership over what we do and don't do, you are not being a good friend or hunting buddy.

PS> Don't worry huntnnw I will not pm you to make you an offer to be my new hunting buddy. I don't like cheap-a**es

I completley agree. I'm the same way. If you take me out on your boat or we take your truck you better beleive I'm chipping in for gas. If we are using your trailer i'm paying the fee if there is one.

Ditto!!
It honestly seems like every year we are standing around the fire and having a discussion that we all feel that our own self has not pulled there weight for some reason.  We just chuckle, toss a couple ice cubes in a cup with the whiskey of choice and throw out the "to another year" toast.
Do we tally up everything to the dollar?  No.  It's obvious that everyone has pulled their weight in the many areas it takes to make it a successful trip.

[seth30]

Thanks to the is website, I have met several good friends and hunters!  Without this website, well I would be hunting alone every time. 

[Kowsrule30]

I am forever amazed at the general lack of integrity and credibility amongst the general population.  It seems like in today's world it is rare to find someone who knows what it means to "do what you say" and the real meaning of your word and a hand shake.   

When you do finally meet someone with integrity and character it is a breath of fresh air.      

 

Yep... X100...... Totally agree.... I remember growing up with my Dad and that's how it was all done.... I did the same dealing in the same business has he had.... It's not the same now..... Been screwed more then not..... Now it's contract, signature, then the "handshake."

[vaz,,66]

I'm new to this forum but I decided to speak and to tell what i think about thous ppl
Who like to get everything but don't like to pay a penny thats wrong , if no one will take care for

The camp crap..

simply there will be no camp . I have my own experience with ppl like that they don't like to spend time for scouting but they  think you have to tell them were the best spot to hunt , they don't pay for camp gear but they will take the best spot in a tent and ofter all they will start teach you how to save many and not to buy all kinds of junk like '' campgearr '' and on and on.......... I have few frainds like that who doesn't like to do anything to be successfull but when you said this year ill hunt along they got mad at you . Yes hunting required some investments and responsibilities and i do that but thous who doesn't like to do that they have no place out there " If you don't like to work don't eat " . TO HAVE A GOOD HUNTING PARTNER ITS LIKE TO FIND A TREASURE IN THIS DAYS .