Post by: Ajmani84 on September 02, 2024, 08:48:27 AM
Post by: Skillet on September 02, 2024, 09:06:19 AM
But you agreed to take him hunting there. You didn't have to, and now he's invested in that hunt as a shooter too. So, let him hunt, shot for shot.
:twocents:
Post by: Taco280AI on September 02, 2024, 09:08:14 AM
Don't know the type of hunting you're doing, but whoever spots it first gets the choice.
Post by: Mfowl on September 02, 2024, 09:24:40 AM
Don't know the type of hunting you're doing, but whoever spots it first gets the choice.
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:yeah: First to spot, first to stalk. :twocents:
Post by: Ajmani84 on September 02, 2024, 09:35:48 AM
Post by: buglebuster on September 02, 2024, 10:20:10 AM
Post by: Dan-o on September 02, 2024, 10:44:32 AM
We used to switch day by day who is shooter but now go opportunity by opportunity. Elk hunting is tough. Some days are better than others so this keeps the playing field level.
:yeah:
Post by: MADMAX on September 02, 2024, 11:24:17 AM
Post by: follow maggie on September 02, 2024, 11:24:40 AM
We used to switch day by day who is shooter but now go opportunity by opportunity. Elk hunting is tough. Some days are better than others so this keeps the playing field level.
:yeah: If someone blows a chance, it’s fair that the next chance goes to the next person. Assuming that the next person is putting in the effort to find them.
Post by: MIKEXRAY on September 02, 2024, 11:27:30 AM
Post by: tinsleystyle on September 02, 2024, 11:49:02 AM
Post by: scotsman on September 02, 2024, 12:14:05 PM
Post by: jrebel on September 02, 2024, 12:49:47 PM
My hunting buddy and myself alternate between archery and muzzy so we can hunt both seasons. He has archery this year and I will be calling for him. I will bear hunting at the same time (though the elk always take priority). If I call in a elk for him....we will celebrate as if I was the shooter and he was the caller. We split the meat up between out families so that is never the issue. I drew a muzzy cow tag this year so he will tag along help pack and celebrate as if it was his hunt. Good hunting partners are hard to come by......don't jeopardize that relationship with who shoots first or second.
In the event we are both hunting the same season / weapon.....who ever get the first opportunity / clean shot, take it. All hunting ceases at that point till the work is done, then we get back after helping the guy who still has a tag.
Don't over think this.
Lastly.....if your worried about your buddies motives, I wouldn't be taking him to my (your) honey hole. I only take people I trust to my spots. When I say trust, I don't want them telling the world where I took them.....that has happened before and completely ruined a spot and friendship.
Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 02, 2024, 01:01:07 PM
If he was a good enough buddy to take to spot I have scouted and done all the homework on......I would take great pleasure in helping him get his first animal. I would rather see other / new hunters be successful at this point over myself. Matter of fact, I define my success by others success when I am helping them....if that makes sense.
My hunting buddy and myself alternate between archery and muzzy so we can hunt both seasons. He has archery this year and I will be calling for him. I will bear hunting at the same time (though the elk always take priority). If I call in a elk for him....we will celebrate as if I was the shooter and he was the caller. We split the meat up between out families so that is never the issue. I drew a muzzy cow tag this year so he will tag along help pack and celebrate as if it was his hunt. Good hunting partners are hard to come by......don't jeopardize that relationship with who shoots first or second.
In the event we are both hunting the same season / weapon.....who ever get the first opportunity / clean shot, take it. All hunting ceases at that point till the work is done, then we get back after helping the guy who still has a tag.
Don't over think this.
Lastly.....if your worried about your buddies motives, I wouldn't be taking him to my (your) honey hole. I only take people I trust to my spots. When I say trust, I don't want them telling the world where I took them.....that has happened before and completely ruined a spot and friendship.
Perfectly said! My same thought process as well
Post by: Ajmani84 on September 02, 2024, 01:15:30 PM
Post by: Cougartail on September 02, 2024, 01:53:50 PM
Split up :dunno:
:chuckle: My thinking exactly! Your odds double instantly.
(Unless your friend is a hot blonde, then keep her close.)
Post by: MADMAX on September 02, 2024, 02:02:10 PM
Split up :dunno:
:chuckle: My thinking exactly! Your odds double instantly.
(Unless your friend is a hot blonde, then keep her close.)
My first thought
I’ve bow hunted for over 40 years and I may walk in a gate with you but after 15 minutes you go left I go right see you back at the gate at dark unless it’s Carrie Underwood than you stay right in front of me and I’ll follow you 🥴
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 02, 2024, 02:19:10 PM
Split up :dunno:
:yeah:
See ya after dark. Good luck. Don't get lost
Post by: jrebel on September 02, 2024, 02:29:16 PM
Callers set up 20-50 yards behind shooter / shooters and bring the bull past the shooter. Way better than calling on your own....bulls will often hold up just out of range when your calling solo. That said....I have called bulls in close when solo so it can be done. :tup:
Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 02, 2024, 02:46:03 PM
Split up :dunno:
Definitely not the best decision when archery elk hunting the rut. Better odds by far hunting as a team
Post by: MADMAX on September 02, 2024, 03:02:59 PM
Split up :dunno:
Definitely not the best decision when archery elk hunting the rut. Better odds by far hunting as a team
Yea
If your experienced I agree
With a new guy ?
Post by: fishngamereaper on September 02, 2024, 03:12:16 PM
Split up :dunno:
Definitely not the best decision when archery elk hunting the rut. Better odds by far hunting as a team
Totally depends on your hunting style.
I like "talking" my way into herds. Hard to do with two.
And I haven't found to many guys that walk as quiet as I do
Nothing worse than tuning out everything around you focusing on your quarry only to have the guy behind you step on the only deadfall branch on the trail. :chuckle:
I've blown opportunities solo but I had just as many opportunities blown by having a second guy. :twocents:
Anyway.
Getting off topic. Kinda.
Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 02, 2024, 04:25:39 PM
Split up :dunno:
Definitely not the best decision when archery elk hunting the rut. Better odds by far hunting as a team
Yes the new guy has to be taught and learn somehow if he’s going to be your elk hunting partner. Splitting up during heavy rut for elk - if you don’t have a solid plan you can easily end up calling a hot bull back and forth.
Yea
If your experienced I agree
With a new guy ?
Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 02, 2024, 04:27:06 PM
Split up :dunno:
Definitely not the best decision when archery elk hunting the rut. Better odds by far hunting as a team
Hard to sneak up on a herd of elk in the rut - better odds calling them into your position
Totally depends on your hunting style.
I like "talking" my way into herds. Hard to do with two.
And I haven't found to many guys that walk as quiet as I do
Nothing worse than tuning out everything around you focusing on your quarry only to have the guy behind you step on the only deadfall branch on the trail. :chuckle:
I've blown opportunities solo but I had just as many opportunities blown by having a second guy. :twocents:
Anyway.
Getting off topic. Kinda.
Post by: chukardogs on September 02, 2024, 06:38:48 PM
The only time my buddy and I see each other during the season is on the backpack in, in camp and maybe lunch time. Otherwise, he comes sneakin around my spot, I carry bear spray.
Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 02, 2024, 06:40:47 PM
There's a lot of land out there. Unless there's one of you that needs help because of physical limitations, never hunt side by side. Go into different drainages, have one sit, one move something other than sitting together on a hillside. Why would you not cover double the country?
The only time my buddy and I see each other during the season is on the backpack in, in camp and maybe lunch time. Otherwise, he comes sneakin around my spot, I carry bear spray.
Is this during archery elk during the rut?
Post by: addicted1 on September 02, 2024, 07:33:55 PM
He’s made the investment, he put some time in to get ready from the sounds of it. I’d give him an honest chance a the first shot if he is comfortable, but talk with him. You agreed to take him out, in a couple years he might be out hunting you. Someone once help me out, I’d give them GPS coordinates to any spot any time if they asked. Having said that, you will need to be understanding and patient, so hopefully your up for that challenge.
Post by: bkaech on September 02, 2024, 07:51:12 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 03, 2024, 05:57:12 AM
Post by: chukardogs on September 03, 2024, 07:30:59 AM
When hunting, I am the quietest when solo. I alone, make less noise, put off less scent. When I hear a noise and I know it wasn't I, I'm more prone to stop and verify what it was that made the noise before I move again. The odds of an animal knowing you're there before you know they're there are considerably less if you are alone. All I was saying.
Post by: pd on September 03, 2024, 08:16:05 AM
Elk in Sept. is one of the best times to hunt in pairs or even threesomes.... :chuckle:
Callers set up 20-50 yards behind shooter / shooters and bring the bull past the shooter. Way better than calling on your own....bulls will often hold up just out of range when your calling solo. That said....I have called bulls in close when solo so it can be done. :tup:
:yeah:
OP, you are overthinking this. (Unless you are worried about your buddy spoiling your spot in the future.) In reality, opportunities with archery elk happen so quickly, the guy/girl closest to the elk (or the one who can out flank the critter downwind) is the one who is going to get the shot.
There is nothing worse than agreeing "Bobby gets the 1st shot" when Bobby is in the wrong place, but Billy could have taken the shot. This is not hunting with a rifle in a wheat field! Whoever is in the best position takes the shot, even if he takes 5 shots in a row. Everybody will be happy with that--or they are not actually "buddies."