Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 07:17:01 PM
I've been creeping around the forum for some time now and it seems that there are quite a few folks looking for people to go hunting with. It seems that there are tons of posts where people come out of the woodwork and voice their desire to meet up with other aspiring hunters (ie. go on a scouting trip). However, it seems that nothing really materializes from these posts.
I would like to organize a a little high buck hunt scouting trip if anyone is interested. Please shoot me a PM if you would like to go...
Truthfully, I'm a little apprehensive to spend a day or a weekend in the woods with a bunch of strangers so here are a few guidelines.
1. Ages 20-35 male or female (sorry to discriminate against ye old folk)
2. Must be able to drive to the trailhead
3. Must have some backcountry experience (ie. walk a couple miles with a pack)
4. Having a set of binoculars or a spotting scope is encouraged
5. Down to earth person
6. Get after it type of mentality
7. Must be free either July 17th or July 24th weekend (don't know if it will be a day or overnight trip)
I live in seattle so if you wanna meet up for a beer or something to "feel" each other out let me know
Not sure about how many people will reach out but I'd like to limit the group size to 5 or so...
A bit about me: I'm a 25 year old grad student (chemistry) at the University of Washington. I've been "hunting" for only two years... Not super experienced but learning every day. I did get into a ton of does last year just no bucks (I think I was too low in elevation). I've spent a ton of time in the backcountry so when it comes to gear and such I'm pretty dialed in... just trying to piece everything together for the hunting aspect of it. Politically I'm in the middle (*gasp*) so if you are super far right or left I'm not sure if we'd get along (although this isn't really a deal breaker... I will respect your opinions either way).
If anyone has done something like this before please reach out to me for ideas and suggestions.
Cheers,
M
Post by: Buckhunter24 on June 30, 2020, 07:22:54 PM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 07:24:07 PM
Good God over 30 is old?
I knew that one was coming :chuckle:
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 30, 2020, 07:25:04 PM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 07:25:37 PM
Good God over 30 is old?
I knew that one was coming :chuckle:
My thinking here was that people would vibe a little bit better if the age range tighter
Post by: Buckhunter24 on June 30, 2020, 07:27:54 PM
Post by: JL on June 30, 2020, 07:37:36 PM
Just sayin'
Post by: jrebel on June 30, 2020, 07:46:17 PM
:sry:
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 07:47:53 PM
I was more skeptical of the UW and liking to hike and hunt. Something isn't adding up. :dunno: :dunno:
:sry:
sorry to scare ya there bud but it happens I guess lol
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 07:48:39 PM
Hot singles and "in the middle"
Just sayin'
Big yikes
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 30, 2020, 07:52:33 PM
Post by: MADMAX on June 30, 2020, 07:52:54 PM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 07:53:39 PM
I'm so triggered right now :chuckle:I reread the post and I hope people aren't taking this the wrong way lmao...
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 30, 2020, 08:03:35 PM
not at all man just having fun. It's hard to break the ice but this is a great place to meet like minded people. Some of my closest friends and hunting partners I have met from right here on this forum. I'm an old guy at 37 though :chuckle:I'm so triggered right now :chuckle:I reread the post and I hope people aren't taking this the wrong way lmao...
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 08:08:26 PM
Appreciate the support haha I'm sure you could kick my butt on the slopes even at 37...not at all man just having fun. It's hard to break the ice but this is a great place to meet like minded people. Some of my closest friends and hunting partners I have met from right here on this forum. I'm an old guy at 37 though :chuckle:I'm so triggered right now :chuckle:I reread the post and I hope people aren't taking this the wrong way lmao...
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on June 30, 2020, 08:09:37 PM
Oh, and go Dawgs 8)
Post by: Curly on June 30, 2020, 08:09:48 PM
Good luck. :tup:
Post by: ghosthunter on June 30, 2020, 08:24:14 PM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 08:26:27 PM
Good luck whipper snapper, hope you hook up with some other young un’s to hunt with :chuckle:Thanks for the support :)
Oh, and go Dawgs 8)
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 08:28:36 PM
The thread does have a catchy title......not sure why I clicked on it except out of curiosity.
Good luck. :tup:
Gotcha ya didn't I haha?
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 08:29:17 PM
Ya gotta change you list. Ya don’t get down to earth till 60. :chuckle:Literally or figuratively??
Post by: Bill W on June 30, 2020, 08:58:39 PM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on June 30, 2020, 09:22:37 PM
2 years of hunting... you got a lot to learn and you need to find a mentor.
Yessir it’s tough. Not from a hunting background, new to WA, etc. in the woods every weekend working on it though :)
Post by: boneaddict on July 01, 2020, 05:14:36 AM
Good luck on your endeavor.
Post by: nwwanderer on July 01, 2020, 05:47:44 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on July 01, 2020, 06:22:40 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on July 01, 2020, 06:34:42 AM
Post by: nwmein199 on July 01, 2020, 06:54:41 AM
Post by: elkboy on July 01, 2020, 07:58:46 AM
I was more skeptical of the UW and liking to hike and hunt. Something isn't adding up. :dunno: :dunno:
:sry:
Hey now, I did both undergrad and grad school at UW, and I was a hunting addict then as now. Not every inmate in the Purple and Gold is a vegan New Ager...
For the record, I work at WSU now... :hello: :chuckle:
But seriously, to the OP, totally fine to want to get a group of hunting friends in your age class, but remember to dedicate some real time to learning from people with decades of hunting experience. Hunting is a great example of an activity where long experience is incredibly important, whether acquired or handed down, or both.
Post by: workstohunt on July 01, 2020, 08:01:23 AM
Me being almost 60-- you are sadly under estimating what is old. Try to keep up young man!!!
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 01, 2020, 08:08:20 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on July 01, 2020, 08:13:28 AM
Not a doubt in my mind you will find a hunter or two that fit your list. Have a blast and enjoy it.
Post by: Bill W on July 01, 2020, 08:17:06 AM
Post by: 2MANY on July 01, 2020, 08:27:03 AM
Saddled a riding horse and a mule, packed 3 mules, left the truck at dusk, rode in the dark for 2 hours, arrived in elk camp to a warm tent and stove, unloaded 750 lbs of supplies for my buddies gun hunt, drank some whiskey, ate a great dinner, stayed the night in the wall tent with some crusty buddies, and rode out the next morning.
I wish you the best of luck on your 2 species hunt.
Shoot straight.
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 08:57:49 AM
Since I think I’ve killed more record book bucks than you are years old, I’ll have to sit this one out. Karl and I will have to watch from our rockers on the porch. :chuckle:Thank you for the support! I'll be chasing ya for some time then haha
Good luck on your endeavor.
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 08:58:20 AM
Once ran into a college geology class in Yellowstone, as the students were crawling up the trail the comment was that old fool, 60+ year old prof, is going to kill us. 20 always needs help, 35 is just getting started, good luck!!!Thanks for the support!
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 08:58:50 AM
As Karl stated. I have met some pretty cool people off of this forum and a couple I hunt with. I hate to say it but I am getting old to. Good luck to you.Thanks for the support!
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Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 09:03:05 AM
I was more skeptical of the UW and liking to hike and hunt. Something isn't adding up. :dunno: :dunno:
:sry:
Hey now, I did both undergrad and grad school at UW, and I was a hunting addict then as now. Not every inmate in the Purple and Gold is a vegan New Ager...
For the record, I work at WSU now... :hello: :chuckle:
But seriously, to the OP, totally fine to want to get a group of hunting friends in your age class, but remember to dedicate some real time to learning from people with decades of hunting experience. Hunting is a great example of an activity where long experience is incredibly important, whether acquired or handed down, or both.
Interesting you bring this up. I've talked to people here at UW that are "Vegan New Ager"and the conversations have been interesting for sure. I've gotten anti-gun friends to shoot (loved it by the way), I've gotten anti-predator control to understand what's really going on, the list goes on. I'm in an interesting position to help sway people who otherwise would not have ever had anyone reach out to them about some of these things. I think we need to end the stigma that everyone on the left or at these liberal arts colleges is not willing to have a conversation. I also have a degree in psychology so I know how to deal with these situations... keep on keeping on I guess :twocents:
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 09:04:03 AM
I think this is an awesome post. Very specific and that is important. I must admit at 50 I am a completely different hunter than I was at 23. We have a large family and have people in our camp from 14 years old to 70 years old. The people I hunt with are 45-50, we shake our heads at what the 20 somethings are doing but remember that we were that age once as well and probably did the same things.Appreciate the support!
Not a doubt in my mind you will find a hunter or two that fit your list. Have a blast and enjoy it.
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 09:16:09 AM
Of course you "old guys" know more than us youngins... you simply have the experience and the foundation. I'm sure most of you could probably challenge me on the slopes. There is nothing to debate there.
But, the problem is that there aren't many mentors willing to give up boots on the ground time. A forum reply and thread can only go so far. There are people on this forum (check the old postings in this subsection) who have reached out in hope of finding people to go with... yet nothing seems to have materialized. I would love to change my requirements for this event to include everyone but the truth is most "experienced" hunters wouldn't even reach out in the first place.
Hear me out
By restricting the age gap a little bit I'm trying to target like minded people who are most likely new to hunting and don't have mentors. But my feeling is that everyone knows something... if we get a bunch of people who know something in the same room then we are going to come out of it knowing even a little more. Of course there are people in their 40's who are onset adult hunters who would love to participate but my feeling is that a majority of onset adult hunters are within that 20-35 age range.
This post is not really about me. I will get my hands on a hard horned buck this year no matter what. I've dedicated every weekend and ounce of free time this year just for that one goal. If it doesn't happen this year then I just have to work harder for next year. There just has to be people out there who are willing to put in the time, but they either don't have mentors or they are intimidated about going at it alone. I'm just willing to help these people out even if I may not be the best person for the job. :twocents:
Post by: Mtnwalker on July 01, 2020, 09:38:31 AM
Just wanted to clear some things about the age restriction thing:
Of course you "old guys" know more than us youngins... you simply have the experience and the foundation. I'm sure most of you could probably challenge me on the slopes. There is nothing to debate there.
But, the problem is that there aren't many mentors willing to give up boots on the ground time. A forum reply and thread can only go so far. There are people on this forum (check the old postings in this subsection) who have reached out in hope of finding people to go with... yet nothing seems to have materialized. I would love to change my requirements for this event to include everyone but the truth is most "experienced" hunters wouldn't even reach out in the first place.
Hear me out
By restricting the age gap a little bit I'm trying to target like minded people who are most likely new to hunting and don't have mentors. But my feeling is that everyone knows something... if we get a bunch of people who know something in the same room then we are going to come out of it knowing even a little more. Of course there are people in their 40's who are onset adult hunters who would love to participate but my feeling is that a majority of onset adult hunters are within that 20-35 age range.
This post is not really about me. I will get my hands on a hard horned buck this year no matter what. I've dedicated every weekend and ounce of free time this year just for that one goal. If it doesn't happen this year then I just have to work harder for next year. There just has to be people out there who are willing to put in the time, but they either don't have mentors or they are intimidated about going at it alone. I'm just willing to help these people out even if I may not be the best person for the job. :twocents:
Don’t let the ribbing get to ya man, I think you’re taking a lot of these comments way too seriously. Get out there and do your thing and don’t apologize to anybody about doing it your way. If you get after it like you say you will and are successful, you’ll see a lot of these same folks will be there to slap you on the back and congratulate you on your success. Takes a little getting to know the forum but for the most part it’s a great group of individuals who will be happy for you when you reach your goal, ya just gotta go at it with a thick skin and a sense of humor :twocents: good luck :tup:
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 09:48:08 AM
Just wanted to clear some things about the age restriction thing:
Of course you "old guys" know more than us youngins... you simply have the experience and the foundation. I'm sure most of you could probably challenge me on the slopes. There is nothing to debate there.
But, the problem is that there aren't many mentors willing to give up boots on the ground time. A forum reply and thread can only go so far. There are people on this forum (check the old postings in this subsection) who have reached out in hope of finding people to go with... yet nothing seems to have materialized. I would love to change my requirements for this event to include everyone but the truth is most "experienced" hunters wouldn't even reach out in the first place.
Hear me out
By restricting the age gap a little bit I'm trying to target like minded people who are most likely new to hunting and don't have mentors. But my feeling is that everyone knows something... if we get a bunch of people who know something in the same room then we are going to come out of it knowing even a little more. Of course there are people in their 40's who are onset adult hunters who would love to participate but my feeling is that a majority of onset adult hunters are within that 20-35 age range.
This post is not really about me. I will get my hands on a hard horned buck this year no matter what. I've dedicated every weekend and ounce of free time this year just for that one goal. If it doesn't happen this year then I just have to work harder for next year. There just has to be people out there who are willing to put in the time, but they either don't have mentors or they are intimidated about going at it alone. I'm just willing to help these people out even if I may not be the best person for the job. :twocents:
Don’t let the ribbing get to ya man, I think you’re taking a lot of these comments way too seriously. Get out there and do your thing and don’t apologize to anybody about doing it your way. If you get after it like you say you will and are successful, you’ll see a lot of these same folks will be there to slap you on the back and congratulate you on your success. Takes a little getting to know the forum but for the most part it’s a great group of individuals who will be happy for you when you reach your goal, ya just gotta go at it with a thick skin and a sense of humor :twocents: good luck :tup:
You mean to tell me this isn't a safe space?? I hear what you're saying for sure, thanks!
Post by: 2MANY on July 01, 2020, 10:24:10 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 01, 2020, 10:38:01 AM
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 11:01:26 AM
You don't need experienced hunters to show you the ropes. Does it shorten the learning curve? You bet, but plenty of guys out there that just learned how to find success the old fashioned way by trial and error. I grew up in a hunting family but it was the complete opposite hunting of what I wanted out of hunting. I didnt have mentors. I had a few like minded buddies and my brothers who had the same motivation and work ethic. I don't think you are out of line at all looking for guys in that same age range as yourself. I also think you are spot on with "older" dudes being guarded. Anyone who has been doing this with success, for any amount of time has been burned by spot jumpers and that just causes guys to be guarded. I'm admittedly still too open about information on areas but I like helping people and seeing their success. I'll bet you find some traction here and are able to link up with a few folks. At least I hope you do.
Karl,
I completely agree with you... if you have the motivation and drive you can do a lot of stuff. That's how it started for me... and book after book, podcast after podcast, and failed scouting trip after scouting trip has helped me become better (i've only scratched the surface though).
But... I still think some people just need a little spark to get them started. Not everyone is motivated and dedicated like us... For me that "spark" came when a family friend would not take me on a tree stand hunt back in Illinois because I didn't know anything. I hope that more tangible events like scouting trips with a bunch of newbies gives them the spark to set off on their own. I have no desire to be anyone's crutch but I will go out of my way to give them a spark. Just my thinking...
Post by: IFunk on July 01, 2020, 11:49:32 AM
Post by: 2MANY on July 01, 2020, 12:26:08 PM
Post by: cavemann on July 01, 2020, 12:47:41 PM
Post by: OutHouse on July 01, 2020, 03:48:59 PM
I was more skeptical of the UW and liking to hike and hunt. Something isn't adding up. :dunno: :dunno:
:sry:
We are few and far between. UW 08' grad here.
Post by: b0bbyg on July 01, 2020, 04:30:26 PM
Hoping you can get a good group together and get in some time in the hills, looking forward to a success thread from this later in the year :tup:
Post by: MADMAX on July 01, 2020, 04:46:09 PM
I used to be one of them
:chuckle:
Post by: jrebel on July 01, 2020, 05:09:06 PM
I was more skeptical of the UW and liking to hike and hunt. Something isn't adding up. :dunno: :dunno:
:sry:
We are few and far between. UW 08' grad here.
Fitting name for a UW grad....OutHouse :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :tung:
:sry:
WSU grad 01 :tup: :tup:
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 01, 2020, 05:18:09 PM
I did not really start seriously hunting until my 40's and helps to have buddies or mentors to help keep you motivated and learning.Yessir! We already have a couple of guys that reached out and we have a date set!
Hoping you can get a good group together and get in some time in the hills, looking forward to a success thread from this later in the year :tup:
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 27, 2020, 02:41:11 PM
We had a number of guys reach out to me about this scouting trip I organized. We had a few cancellations last minute but we had a couple of folks come out for a pretty successful trip!
We all arrived at the trail head around 6 am. After chatting for a little we set out a on a fairly leisurely 3 mile hike to a fork in the road. At the fork we began to bushwhack up a gnarly ridge. 1800 ft elevation gain in just under a mile. The climb was brutal to say the least... but it was a good icebreaker for sure. Along the ridge we found several good sized buck tracks. We slowly moved along the ridge while glassing adjacent high country clearings. Unfortunately, after a 4 or 5 hours of glassing we were unable to find a buck. We made our way back to the trailhead at 8 pm! Exhausting but fun day for sure.
Overall, I think the trip was a good start to meeting new hunters but also learning more about backcountry hunting. None of us were "experts" in any one category (gear, scouting, deer habits, etc.), but we all learned from each other because someone we all had different
knowledge we could share.
I hope that others who are new to hunting use this post as a model for how to get into the backcountry hunting world. It seems that if you don't reach out to people or go about it on your own then you won't ever learn or grow. On a side note: don't hesitate to reach out to me if you would like to see another trip like this! It seems that we might be able to squeeze in one more trip before hunting season.
Cheers,
M
Post by: throwingsticks on July 27, 2020, 02:43:10 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 27, 2020, 04:21:03 PM
Unsolicited advice time :chuckle: bucks are gonna bed shortly after sun up. They will usually transition to a secondary bed or change positions at some point throughout the morning. After about 10 they will be hunkered in pretty good for the day. If you aren't glassing right at first light those bucks are gonna get hard to find. "Spot glassing" open areas is gonna be really ineffective mid day clear through evening. Get those binos on a tripod and dissect those pockets of bedding cover near food sources. If your binos are in your hand and not on a tripod you are missing deer.
Keep us posted on your next outing :tup:
Post by: Maybach Outdoors on July 27, 2020, 05:51:35 PM
Hell yeah! Glad you guys had a great trip!
Unsolicited advice time :chuckle: bucks are gonna bed shortly after sun up. They will usually transition to a secondary bed or change positions at some point throughout the morning. After about 10 they will be hunkered in pretty good for the day. If you aren't glassing right at first light those bucks are gonna get hard to find. "Spot glassing" open areas is gonna be really ineffective mid day clear through evening. Get those binos on a tripod and dissect those pockets of bedding cover near food sources. If your binos are in your hand and not on a tripod you are missing deer.
Keep us posted on your next outing :tup:
We learned that the hard way! I think a few of us left the trip with tripods and better glass on our wish list for sure.