Bowhunt alone or in pairs?
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This is a weird conundrum that I think most new beast hunters face. I started this style two seasons ago and am in love with it. The thought of just sitting a preset stand over and over eventually waiting for the lucky day that buck finally comes in front of it sounds like the worst thing in the world to me. To a lot of my hunting buddies though this is the way.
I think my little brother is the most on board with this style. When he hunts with me, he is all about it. When he hunts with others, its back to the "original" way.
I did get my dad to transition to the Ranch Fairy arrow setup style with me. And he loves that. But the beast style of getting in close and taking chances he is not as fond of. He is also limited to alot less hunting ground than I am so I do understand it to a point.
My best hunting buddy has been in the military the past few years and is finally back for a full hunting season. I am trying to get him to convert to the beast style and in some instances I am seeing it but in others I definitely see the resistance. He has planted food plots this year and is talking about getting the fancy box blinds in the future. There are multiple ways to be successful in this hunting world and I don't want to judge anyone for any legal methods they take to be successful, but that definitely is not my style. I feel there should be discomfort in the hunt and I want to feel the struggle.
I find myself wanting to hunt alone more this season. However, my hunting buddy and I just bought a camera together and plan to record our hunts. I think showing both our styles can make for interesting content. We will just hunt the style of whoever has the bow in their hand that afternoon.
I don't think we should be aggravated with our friends who don't hunt our way. As much as I have promoted this forum most people are just not interested in joining a forum. From the outside looking in these tactics do seem silly to some. But, if you're here on the forum we know and we see the success of others on here. I want my friends and family to be as successful as possible. I think this is the way. If they won't listen to me then I have to prove it through my own hunts.
I think my little brother is the most on board with this style. When he hunts with me, he is all about it. When he hunts with others, its back to the "original" way.
I did get my dad to transition to the Ranch Fairy arrow setup style with me. And he loves that. But the beast style of getting in close and taking chances he is not as fond of. He is also limited to alot less hunting ground than I am so I do understand it to a point.
My best hunting buddy has been in the military the past few years and is finally back for a full hunting season. I am trying to get him to convert to the beast style and in some instances I am seeing it but in others I definitely see the resistance. He has planted food plots this year and is talking about getting the fancy box blinds in the future. There are multiple ways to be successful in this hunting world and I don't want to judge anyone for any legal methods they take to be successful, but that definitely is not my style. I feel there should be discomfort in the hunt and I want to feel the struggle.
I find myself wanting to hunt alone more this season. However, my hunting buddy and I just bought a camera together and plan to record our hunts. I think showing both our styles can make for interesting content. We will just hunt the style of whoever has the bow in their hand that afternoon.
I don't think we should be aggravated with our friends who don't hunt our way. As much as I have promoted this forum most people are just not interested in joining a forum. From the outside looking in these tactics do seem silly to some. But, if you're here on the forum we know and we see the success of others on here. I want my friends and family to be as successful as possible. I think this is the way. If they won't listen to me then I have to prove it through my own hunts.
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Moose wrote:Alone. Then get your buddy to help drag it out IF you can trust him with your spot
I will do my own drags if I can, some are just too hard and a buddy is called only if I can trust with my location
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Alone for archery. 50/50 for rifle.
It is great to share camp with others though. I do this when I go on pheasant/duck hunting trips. Nothing better than putting down a couple cold ones by the campfire with good friends after a long day in the field.
It is great to share camp with others though. I do this when I go on pheasant/duck hunting trips. Nothing better than putting down a couple cold ones by the campfire with good friends after a long day in the field.
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That’s a pretty good take on it HCooper.
I’m more than willing to hunt with people who hunt this way and I know have mutual respect for hunting spots. But there ain’t that many, in part because everyone is busy and its not often that schedules align.
But the vast, vast majority of people that I know who hunt don’t hunt this way. They’re successful, but they hunt out of pre-sets on private land. I have too short of an attention span or something to make that enjoyable for me. “Time in the stand” is great, but when it’s the same stand over and over… I can’t bring myself to do that, as it feels like sit and pray.
That said, I’ve offered some Beasts dragging help, especially those who have had physical injuries that limit what they’re capable of dragging out. Hasn’t worked out yet for various reasons, but I’ll help someone drag out a big one if they need it and I’m available.
I’m more than willing to hunt with people who hunt this way and I know have mutual respect for hunting spots. But there ain’t that many, in part because everyone is busy and its not often that schedules align.
But the vast, vast majority of people that I know who hunt don’t hunt this way. They’re successful, but they hunt out of pre-sets on private land. I have too short of an attention span or something to make that enjoyable for me. “Time in the stand” is great, but when it’s the same stand over and over… I can’t bring myself to do that, as it feels like sit and pray.
That said, I’ve offered some Beasts dragging help, especially those who have had physical injuries that limit what they’re capable of dragging out. Hasn’t worked out yet for various reasons, but I’ll help someone drag out a big one if they need it and I’m available.
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I have a couple buddies who i talk hunting with but haven’t hunted with. We’ve even butchered up deer together but i think we all know when it comes to the hunt we do it our own ways.
I like just doing my own thing, changing my mind on a whim, and just relying on my own woodsmanship without the possibility of someone slowing me down or trying to talk me into a different situation.
I’m likely a lone wolf for life. Seems impossible to me that i’d find the perfect hunting partner to compliment the way i hunt. Maybe not impossible but definitely highly unlikely.
I like just doing my own thing, changing my mind on a whim, and just relying on my own woodsmanship without the possibility of someone slowing me down or trying to talk me into a different situation.
I’m likely a lone wolf for life. Seems impossible to me that i’d find the perfect hunting partner to compliment the way i hunt. Maybe not impossible but definitely highly unlikely.
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Jmitch wrote:I'm pretty much a lone wolf. Have a few buddies I talk hunting with but dont hunt same properties and a couple buddies I wouldnt hesitate to hunt with here and there but so far really haven't. My dad never really was into deer that much and hes gotten even more disinterested as he gets older so the only one I really actually hunt with anymore is my father in law but even then its pretty rare. Like most people say it's hard to find someone with the same drive and in the same station in life as me right now and honestly sometimes I find it hard to trust people with hard earned Intel especially public and not feel like you may get burned. Or they may mention something to somebody else etc. So I pretty much keep.to myself at this point
Good input guys. This is were I am at as well. Not trying to be negative but it seems in heavily hunted areas its better to fly solo mostly? Because of the competitive nature of it?
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Boogieman1 wrote:I realized many years ago if I had to rely on others for my own fun I would be disappointed 9 times out of 10. I got tired of excuses of why they couldn’t go. Seemed when they could go they just wanted to be put in a good spot. I just quit asking. Most folks I know think I’m a nut job cause I will go on long distance adventures all by myself. Will admit camp life is much more fun with a friend. But once in the stand I’m perfectly happy all by my lonesome. Never let others determine what you can do is my thoughts
Very good and sound advice.
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Like others have said it’s nice to have a hunting buddy but it’s hard to find someone on the same page. All my buddies are to caught up with latest and greatest pixidust.
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I like hunting with a friend if it can be done, especially if it's a freezer-filler hunt. It's a lot of fun when one of us kills or double-up. Helps with the drag too. Otherwise, I have no qualms hunting by myself.
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Alone. Bowhunting is Me time.
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Alone unless you like headaches.
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The only way I am bringing a partner is if he put in time scouting with me before the season. No free rides.
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Alone. Just prefer it that way! Have gone deer hunting with family and friends over the years, and still do on rare occasion. All of my trips out west over the last dozen years have been solo, too!
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No sponsors. No camera crew. No team. Just me and my bow. And that’s the way I prefer it.
No sponsors. No camera crew. No team. Just me and my bow. And that’s the way I prefer it.
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Usually alone but as my children get older they come along more and more, which I do enjoy. Hopefully they keep interest and we can team up on some bucks!
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I hunt with a ton of people on southern mi state land. Great place to meet people or have lunch with a fellow hunter.
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