How do you say no?
10-13-2006, 08:44 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Winnipeg MB Canada
Posts: 1,094
RE: How do you say no?
You don't. I have hunted w/my BIL for 8yrs and has yet to take a deer. In yrs past I have done all the scouting and placed stands. The last 2yrs I figured he would (and I) feel more fulfilled to help scout and put up stands. We put up a stand this yr and I'm sure he will take his first.
I have found if you want to get someone into hunting then convince them to help w/scouting and placing stands. B4 my BIL helped the wife did and she was hooked B4 she spent a minute in a stand during season. Now I have regular help, and also have another 2setsof eye' in the woods. Trail cams, nope just enlist the help of friends and family...... and just enjoy your time in the woods. Personally, I feel proud to have any hand in the harvesting of mature deer. Even if its with someone else doing the killing[8D]. They may get a rack and it may be bigger than mine but I get a the memories and a pic of the animal. I also remember to keep some stands for just me.
I have found if you want to get someone into hunting then convince them to help w/scouting and placing stands. B4 my BIL helped the wife did and she was hooked B4 she spent a minute in a stand during season. Now I have regular help, and also have another 2setsof eye' in the woods. Trail cams, nope just enlist the help of friends and family...... and just enjoy your time in the woods. Personally, I feel proud to have any hand in the harvesting of mature deer. Even if its with someone else doing the killing[8D]. They may get a rack and it may be bigger than mine but I get a the memories and a pic of the animal. I also remember to keep some stands for just me.
10-13-2006, 09:17 PM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Saint Robert, MO
Posts: 496
RE: How do you say no?
I think you have let it go so long now (they are calling and you actually think they will meet you at your hunting land)that you are going to have to be rude and say no or take them hunting.
In some situations saying nothing is almost as good as saying yes.
In some situations saying nothing is almost as good as saying yes.
10-13-2006, 10:09 PM
#15
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 568
RE: How do you say no?
Sounds like you need to sit down and talk with these folks. Hunting is just that hunting. They should not be relying on you as a guide to hunt. That boy needs to learn how to hunt for himself and needs some one to teach him that. You let him shoot your deer, he learns nothing. Let it go from there.... offer to help them other wise, but I wouldn't take them to your spots.
10-14-2006, 11:15 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ND
Posts: 1,627
RE: How do you say no?
I am in the same boat. Between the boss's landlord and the landlord's relatives... I also have a B-I-L to deal with. ThankGod it is only for the rifle season. Bow season finds me having no problem saying no. I wonder way that is?? 
After 10 years I've finally told the boss... he can hunt with his land lord as it is always a fiasco with them. He wasn't too happy because he know what a fiasco it is. He is even hiding from them this year.
The B-I-L is harder to wean.This will be his final year if he shows up. Hni Christine is right...guys don't take hints. I've tried with him.I want to hunt with my son now that he is old enough and not have to guide, gut and drag for everyone else. I've enjoyed helping hunters get their first deer and show them the ropes. Just looking for a little break as these guys are well past their first deer. Time to say nope, got other plans.
Best of luck with your situation.
Tim
After 10 years I've finally told the boss... he can hunt with his land lord as it is always a fiasco with them. He wasn't too happy because he know what a fiasco it is. He is even hiding from them this year.
The B-I-L is harder to wean.This will be his final year if he shows up. Hni Christine is right...guys don't take hints. I've tried with him.I want to hunt with my son now that he is old enough and not have to guide, gut and drag for everyone else. I've enjoyed helping hunters get their first deer and show them the ropes. Just looking for a little break as these guys are well past their first deer. Time to say nope, got other plans.
Best of luck with your situation.
Tim
10-15-2006, 04:02 AM
#17
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
RE: How do you say no?
I ask my friend that is in Missouri the same question some time ago.He said in his area it would be considered rude to ask someone to hunt on their property. The correct thing to do is wait to be asked. I was invited by him to hunt on his farm. Trust me...I know about property taxes, what leases cost, guided hunts and motels. therefore...I take care of my hunting partner as well. 
I also know it took alot of faith to invite a total stranger to hunt on your property. We are nowvery goodfriends.
c7
I also know it took alot of faith to invite a total stranger to hunt on your property. We are nowvery goodfriends. c7
10-15-2006, 04:24 AM
#18
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 1997
Location: Cheasapeke and Delaware Bay Region
Posts: 10,485
RE: How do you say no?
I would say I enjoy talking people out to get thier first deer but after that I want to concentrate on MY deer hunting and I take a lot of others out to get thier first also so if and when I have a free dayand after I take the deer I wantI will call you and invite you back. Then lose his phone number.
