got a lot of nerve? # of posts vs advice

[bobcat]

I guess I should say I DO take into account someone's number of posts, as I will more freely give information if they've been posting for a while. But I also will not ridicule someone for asking for information on their first post. Obviously, that's why they registered on the site, so they could ask for information on how or where to hunt. I also will only give general information to a first time poster like that. But it really gets old reading all the negative feedback these new members get right from the start.

[Bob33]

Adam, I drew a tag in that unit.  I didn't do any research before I applied, and I'm too lazy to scout.  I just want to go shoot a big bull without a lot of hassle - got it?  When you're out scouting, make note of where the bulls are and PM me the GPS coordinates of each (if you can include a score, all the better cuz' I'm not that good and I want a MONSTER.)

If you want to send photos or videos that would even be better because then I can sit in my armchair while watching TV and decide which one I should go shoot.  When I get it down, I'll call you to help me pack it out.   I may give you a few bucks for your time.  Thanks dude.

I didn't ask for much more than that--only that you spray paint the animals antlers so I'm sure I"m killing the right one. Or you could slap a target on its ass. 

 

Now we know what bean counter has been doing wrong Your shooting at the wrong end!

I havent laughed this hard in a long time.

[one more]

Not everyone has the time to drive up logging roads for days to find the locked gates to hike in several miles.  You might live just a few miles from an area they have never seen.

Some people are shy in person, but can ask for info here easily.

Not everyone wants to advertise on the board that they can't hike in several miles, or haul out the heavy meat those same several miles.  Maybe when people ask for info and help they are really asking for hunting partners --- big, strong partners.

Or maybe they just need a little "local knowledge".
Everyone starts from "scratch".
Diane

[sebek556]

this kinda reminds me of when i first got to south carolina. Hunting on base there is a game check station you sign in and out everyday, and have to take all animals there after harvest. I had just had a major knee surgery so scouting was out of the question, along with hiking any distances. So I went down to the check station and hung out for a few days and listened to the old timers talk. After a few days I asked where i should go, and they gave me directions to a area. When I got there it was obvious that is where they sent all the newbies, hell I should of been on a snipe hunt. The tree had been climbed by so many climbers it had no bark on it and was completly covered in sap. I turned right around and went back to the check station, signed out a differnt area and went and sat. That evening when i came back in the old timers were all laughing and asked if i got one. which could of ended badly for them except the game warden drug me off and explained they do it to everyone.
My point is if you want to help then help, some people may have very good reasons for not being able to scout.
If you dont wanna help then dont. simple huh?

[h2ofowlr]

If they have no clue on the area they put in, I don't mind giving them the general pointers or good spots to start there scouting adventures.  I used to be a scouting machine for deer and elk and could tell you approx. locations and times they would be there.  Unfortunately kids came along and sports and things changed.  I still make it out, but not mult. times per week like I used to.  Shooting deer seems easy to me, but from posts I read, some go years without ever shooting one, if any at all.  I definately don't mind passing along some of my knowledge to those folks.  I won't set them up in my honey holes, but I will improve there odds of getting an animal.  Still the best thing to do is scout and learn your area if your going after game.   

[Winchester670]

for those of you who say they aren't scouting, they most certainly are they're scouting the internet
I joined this site back in 09 because it was my first year hunting and i had no idea what i was doing i got a lot of great tips and a lot of not so great ones. I see nothing wrong with helping someone, you might have forgotten this but those animals dont have your name on it, they belong to the citizens of washington and we all have an equal right to hunt them. So as stated before if you dont want to help dont.

[NWBREW]

This year seems to be worst. Look how many Guest are reading those post. Rick

That is a fact. The advise you put on here will be read by hundreds of people....not just the one asking for it. I don't mind someone asking  but it will be very general in my response. Not all hunters are the same.....there are some very sloppy people that buy tags and call themselves hunters that I would not want to be associated with. You want help...you gotta earn my trust. Don't get me wrong.....I will help, just not everyone that asks. just my 

[C-Money]

If I give out info that is in any way accurate, its in a PM.

[huntnnw]

I apply for alot of units I have never stepped foot in.. they are "Permit hunts" only can hunt if you draw.This year I drew a ID tag in a unit I have wanted to hunt..and never been in. Asking on forums just gives me some areas to checkout...part of my homework I do...I have gotten some great info and made friends with some

[RadSav]

I have two hunts booked for this year in Canada.  One a Dall sheep hunt in NWT with a guide I have never hunted with before in an area with real honest to goodness world record class sheep.  The other is a goat hunt in BC with a guide I have known for years and have hunted with many times.  If these guides were to take this type of attitude I should expect to be put in a simple general area of sheep in NWT since I have not "Earned The Right" to be put on those world class rams.  Yet in BC I should expect to be put right on top of the mountain in the midst of every big goat in that territory since I've put in the time and money. 

"Horse Pucky" as Colonel Potter used to say.  If you are giving information on a post it's available for everyone to read regardless of how many posts they have been involved with.  Hell, I wasn't even a member when I stumbled upon a post that gave me some helpful insight.  That's the reason I joined.

Perhaps there should be a rule stating you must have killed over 25 elk before you can thik about giving advise.  Maybe 50 deer.  Maybe a liberal education should be required!!!  Perhaps proof you didn't vote for Obama.  Number of posts???  Ridiculous.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

The thing is, you just gotta wade through the B.S in order to find a nugget.
Asking for tips or advice on this forum is no different than calling the Bio, Wildlife "Officer" as long as it is not the week before season, I see nothing wrong with doing a little research.
That is how I found this forum, at the time I was visiting 6 or 7 of them, this is the only one I still check in on regularly...
Besides, when you have under 100 posts yourself, what are you complaining about ?
 

when you are up to your ass in alligators, it is difficult to remember that your initial objective was to drain the swamp.

[PA BEN]

So how many post do you have to have before you get any help?  The whole reason I joined this site was because I drew a bull permit in 09 and someone told me to check out this site because it has some good guys with good info.  I think the majority of guys that post needing help with tags come back and help other members out.  I know if someone on this site helps me out I remember it and try to help them later if I can.

Same here I drew my '08 moose tag and someone told me about this web site. I joined and started looking at 49 moose threads. My first post was in someone else's moose thread. I did start my own moose thread. Lots of fun and good people, what a ride to have that tag. I've helped and been helped by some good people on here. Fun site I love to hunt and fish and talk to people who do. BTW, newbee's don't bother me, I don't see what the big deal is. They will eather stay or go away. Hell you don't even need to be a member to read the info posted on here. This State is to big to scout and then apply for a tag, I do the apply hope to draw then scout.
Here's my cow tag thread and a guy w/4 posts dropped a good dime on me You guys keep this stuff up and there won't be any new guys.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,77905.msg959473.html#new

[RadSav]

Very well said Pa Ben.  Wish I was as well spoken.

[zackmioli]

But it really gets old reading all the negative feedback these new members get right from the start.

all that negative feedback they get right away might be THE reason or a contributing factor to why they are never heard from again. cant really say i blame some of them either, come to a new place and asking for some advice to just get bashed and made fun of right away....doesnt really put out the warm welcome mat that this community should keep at its front door.
 

[rasbo]

I happen to have a few posts,so given the amount of posting experience I have, you all owe me your sweet spots with a map, and camp set up.I like my  eggs over easy and my steak rare ask away I say...The new guy with only one post might be a seasoned hunter that has great info on another subject or hunt.I try to give  most some info...