Who's looking for a Hunting Partner ???

Tuc · #1 08-11-2009, 06:00 PM

Hey guys and gals, with bow season just around the corner I think it's time for the 'hunting partner thread'. Last year we had a similar thread that was quite successfull in helping hunters hook up with others wanting a hunting partner.
It's a GREAT way to make new friends and the plus side to having a partner is very rewarding. Many life long friendships are made this way.

After 2 consecutive grizzly attacks ( 07 & 08 ) in the Sundre area, many of us 'go alone hunters' were questioning how safe it is to be out there by ourselves. I remember some of the discussions we had on this forum about hunter safety and it prompted me to start last years thread and I also have permission from one of the mods to do one this year.

If your a newbie, recently moved to Alberta from another province or maybe just decided two is better than one, please feel free to leave your name here.

Give the guys a little background about yourself and what kind of hunting your interested in and I'm sure you'll find a suitable partner.

Stay safe out there and g'luck filling those tags!!

Here is a link to the other thread from last year.
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...unting+partner

jaylow? · #2 08-11-2009, 06:08 PM

im looking for a good hunting partner that owns a few sections of land , lots of alfalfa and grain and a fully stocked beer fridge...i'll drink rum too, not too picky!

duffy4 · #3 08-11-2009, 06:13 PM

Tuc
After seeing some of the pictures of the hunting camp you set up, I may want to claim "new hunter" status and hunt with you just for the camp experience.

Tuc · #4 08-11-2009, 06:21 PM

Thanx Duff, I sold my 12x14 wall tent and have a 14x16 with porch, on it's way. Hopefully next year it will get some use up in that Manning area.....

migrant hunter · #5 08-11-2009, 06:32 PM

This is my first season hunting in AB. I moved from the UK last year, but I have hunted 2 seasons in NB.(hunted in the UK for years)
I know from experience that finding a good hunting partner is harder than finding a wife!
I"ve met literally dozens of folks here and swapped numbers, never to hear from them again(actually, now that I think about it that"s the same thing that happenned when I was looking for a wife...)

Elkaholic523 · #6 08-11-2009, 06:32 PM

Are you not hunting manning this year.Im heading up there first week of october,went on a scouting trip tp find a camp for our new 14-16 tent with a custom 10ft porch cant wait should be alot of fun havent hunted that area before have you?

Chris88CL · #7 08-11-2009, 06:37 PM

Im a complete rookie looking to get out for the first time this year. It isnt a huge deal if I dont make a single shot this year (still looking for a decent rifle), just want to get out for the experience and learn as much as I can. Definately not afraid to get dirty and Im not usually one to shy away from heavy labour if its needed.

ranger · #8 08-11-2009, 07:26 PM

Good Evening,

Since this year a was not able to apply for tag i am hoping to find a few good partner for geese and ducks around Wainwright i got many decoys and i love that sport so if interested leave me a message.

JP

flygirrl · #9 08-12-2009, 12:40 AM

Its really hard to hook up with someone unless we state were we are looking to hunt. Any ladies out their looking to take up the chase this fall, 15 years of hunting experience, own gun, 7mm08 and 358ruger for the big boys, can field dress and know my way around pretty good. Rocky area

viral_override · #10 08-12-2009, 07:16 AM

I m a newbie too. Looking to go duck and geese hunting and looking to go anytime you are!!!! Call me up! - Jeff 7809295225

Cal · #11 08-12-2009, 07:59 AM

You guys gotta say where your from and where you wanna hunt if you want to be taken seriously.

viral_override · #12 08-12-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viral_override@hotmail.co

I m a newbie too. Looking to go duck and geese hunting and looking to go anytime you are!!!! Call me up! - Jeff 7809295225

oh..Edmonton...and I ll go anywhere within 4 hours drive.

Cal · #13 08-12-2009, 08:11 AM

Wow, this dude wants to hunt. Somebody better take this guy out. I myself dont know a ton about waterfowl hunting so it would not be worth the 3 hour drive to come up here for some mediocre duck hunting.

diamonddave · #14 08-12-2009, 08:18 AM

I'm around the Rocky area and had to 999 all my draws this year so I will only be hunting weekends, but if anybody needs a hand draggn a critter out of the bush Im always willing to give a hand. I will live vicariously threw all of you this year

fatrack · #15 08-12-2009, 08:34 AM

Wow! Its refreshing to see the goodwill and sense of community on here, people willing to help out and share. I've lived a bunch of places and you don't get that too much these days. I would volunteer some time but will be too busy with school.

bowhunterAJ · #16 08-12-2009, 08:46 AM

I am new to the Innisfail Area, hunting with a bow.. have some permission and think a partner would be fantastic, i dont really know my way around yet and havent had a chance to do much scouting.

atlas · #17 08-12-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatrack

Wow! Its refreshing to see the goodwill and sense of community on here, people willing to help out and share. I've lived a bunch of places and you don't get that too much these days. I would volunteer some time but will be too busy with school.

You're quote above reminded me of something. About 10 years ago before I started hunting I had this urge to learn how to hunt. I had an old rifle but I wasn't brought up with hunting and didn't really know anyone who hunted. I walked into Russell Sports and talked to a gentleman behind the counter named Gary and told him my situation. Nicest guy you'd ever meet, he taught me about the regulations and took me on a few hunts. Of course I learned a lot from him and have been able to pay it forward. Ever since I moved to Alberta from B.C., I tell you, some of the most genuine people and great hunting to boot. Keep up the goodwill everyone and thanks!

diamonddave · #18 08-12-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bowhunterAJ

I am new to the Innisfail Area, hunting with a bow.. have some permission and think a partner would be fantastic, i dont really know my way around yet and havent had a chance to do much scouting.

what zones around Innisfail are you looking at. I grew up around 220(west if town) and 216( east of town), I know lots of the farmers and have pretty good relations for hunting permission. I can introduce you to some good people in those areas.

Martyn6 · #19 08-12-2009, 03:43 PM

I have a draw in 160-164 for archery anelope this year. Most yrs I would have time to go and do alot of scouting but this yr I will not be able to. So I am looking for someone that knows the area and would be able to help me with this hunt. I am not looking for a world record but a good set up for a average goat. I would like to film this hunt for a TV show so things need to be set up well.

sillyak · #20 08-12-2009, 05:04 PM

I'm a young guy (20) who is a newbie. Spectated on a few hunts when I was a little guy but don't know anyone who hunts since my grandpa passed. Figured I would take a stab at a whitetail this year as I just did my hunter ed this spring. Will travel anywhere 4 hours or so from Calgary. Looking to hunt forestry as I don't have any landowner contacts. Have my own rifles. If anyone wants some company and to show me some stuff drop me a PM.

Agb Crash · #21 08-12-2009, 08:48 PM

From edmonton, fat old bald guy that likes upland game bird. I have not hunted in years 20 + but want to go out again. I have a van, gas, food shotguns shells and no where to go. teach me and ride for free.
Chris AKA Crash

Cowtown guy · #22 08-12-2009, 09:13 PM

I will be in the Suffield area for cow elk in the early season. If any one else needs some help or would like to join me then feel free to drop me a line. I was also drawn for archery antelope in the same season and zones. I am in Calgary.

Also interested in hunting geese and ducks. If any one else wants to hook up that has their own blind (I only have one for myself) then let me know. I am willing to scout with you but I can only run around on weekends due to work.

spudislander · #23 08-12-2009, 10:02 PM

I'm in Cold Lake and I hunt ducks and geese. I work weird hours but when I get time off I head out. If you are interested in heading out let me know.

jaylow? · #24 08-12-2009, 11:02 PM

i was screwin around earlier..."unless you exist dream partner" but if anyone has a trophy lope' tag , id love to follow around and spot. just like to get some experience on how to stalk an animal with binoculars for eyes.

Gray Wolf · #25 08-12-2009, 11:23 PM

If any of you are from the Calgary area, make sure you add this AO thread to your list; http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=27704

I've been to two of their meetings so far ... great bunch of guys.

GW

Northstar197 · #26 08-13-2009, 12:15 AM

I'm located in Edmonton. I have been hunting big game for twenty years, almost exclusively in Saskatchewan. I am wanting to go White Tail hunting (with Rifle) this fall in the Edmonton area (within say a 3 hour radius). Please contact me if anyone is interested in hunting for White Tails in this particular area.

jimbos1 · #27 08-13-2009, 08:00 AM

drawn in 300a second season oct.25 to dec.(cow tag) have broken foot not sure what shape foot will be in as doc told me last wk 3 more wks with this darn cast. live in lethbridge. drawn for mule dow 108 hoping to get out archery new alien x on its way.(doe tag ) they dont want me hunting horns here

9pointkiller · #28 08-13-2009, 06:23 PM

im a 19 year old ontarioian .... been hunting since i was knee high to a duck ... i love my watefowl and bow hunting ... looking for a hunting buddy

Cal · #29 08-13-2009, 07:51 PM

I recently got laid off and have enough money saved up to take hunting season off unless something too good to turn down comes up (seems unlikely at this point). My wife is going to nait untill november so pretty much I'm free and batching it untill then except for weekends. If anyone wants to come up and hunt Slave Lake for any species I can probably find a place for you to crash and show you around. I've got two canoes and love hunting rivers so if anyone wants to do a drift hunt I'm game.

Roughneck71 · #30 08-13-2009, 08:45 PM

hey guys im up in grande prairie with a bull moose tag 356, plus w/t deer, bull elk. looking for someone who wants to hunt. couple of guys who are heading back east that i hunt with....
Darrell