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Posted by WhiteMtnCur (Member # 5) on July 18, 2003, 11:23 AM:
The post on the Night Hunting Forum brought up the topic of good partners and how they're hard to come by.
A number of the members of this Forum have participated in calling contests, so what do you look for in an ideal partner?
I've called with a number of different guys and the best have all had a few things in common.
Maybe most importantly, they're a good shot. When they shoot, something dies. I have confidence in them. They cover their area on the stand and I cover mine, I don't have to look over where he is because he's got it covered. Also, the best partners seem to have the same competitive nature I do and we both push each other to get in more stands, hunter harder and smarter, and kill more coyotes.
[ July 18, 2003, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: WhiteMtnCur ]
Posted by Cal Taylor (Member # 199) on July 18, 2003, 11:40 AM:
Someone whos farts don't stink as bad as your own do. That is critical.
Posted by BillfMO (Member # 192) on July 18, 2003, 02:51 PM:
In my book a good partner is one that has lots of good places to go with all kinds of animals that come in fast and stupid and just stand there for me to shoot. Also helps if he has good calls and knows how to make the right sounds on them, good truck to get around in and a gas card with no bottom to it. And then it helps if we can get along with each other. I'll try real hard if he has all that!
Dang I think I just let it out of the bag what kind of partner Iam!!! (Delect,Delect,Delect)
Bill
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on July 18, 2003, 08:13 PM:
I'll tell you this. In my opinion, it is just as difficult to find a lifelong mate as it is to find a partner with all the qualifications and desire, who won't let you down, and helps with the preparation, the work and the money. You need to be on the same wavelength, and you can't second guess what he does. He needs to be an excellent shot on game, an intuitive hunter, and a pleasure to be with. Those people are hard to find.
Good hunting. LB
Posted by onecoyote (Member # 129) on July 18, 2003, 08:19 PM:
Must have an extreme will to win, lots of money, must be honest and willing to work as a team. Must know: alot about hunting predators day and night, best times to hunt, best areas to hunt, lighting, shooting, etc. Knowing all the ins and outs of the game. Willing to drive as far as it takes to win, even if it's more than 1000 miles. Willing to stay up all day and night without sleep or food, two days and two nights if it's a weekend hunt. Being able to hunt as a machine together, no words, just call em, see em and shoot em. Put em in the truck and move on to the next one. I'm sure I missed something, but that would be a good hunting partner. lol
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on July 20, 2003, 08:41 AM:
Ol' Tim had a good suggestion. Something about dogs? Dunno, maybe he was stirring it up? ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
LB
Posted by crapshoot (Member # 225) on July 27, 2003, 10:25 AM:
Someone who sits still, dont stink, can be quiet, can go on a hunt at the drop of a dime, Knows where the coyotes are, and doesn't go hunting with other people in your hunting spots.
Posted by onecoyote (Member # 129) on July 27, 2003, 11:29 AM:
crapshoot, that's a good one. I don't know how many times I told someone not to tell anyone about this place. You can bet money they are going back there and hunt it without you. If it's not your land you can't keep them off, they have every right in the world to hunt there, Good Hunting.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on July 27, 2003, 04:40 PM:
I have yet to see where a new guy will respect my hunting areas. Therefore, it cuts both ways. he can go anywhere I take him, no strings attached.
However, am I going to take him to a better than average area? Not likely.
Will he get the instant gratification that new people seem to need? Not unless all the stars are in alignment.
I take them where they stand a good chance of scoring. That's actually a pretty good deal.
Good hunting. LB
Posted by yotecaller (Member # 179) on August 02, 2003, 07:50 PM:
My partner needs to be a non-smoker with a pickup truck and a good shot.I do all the calling and have all the places to call.I useully bring the same guy with me but have brought out about 5 others in the past 5 years.
Posted by jerry (Member # 195) on August 07, 2003, 10:33 AM:
A perfect calling partner -----
Sits still as a statue, can use a howler as well as any mouth blown call , knows where to sit without me telling him ,helps with gas , and skinning . can decide amongst both of us where to make a stand , and doesnt miss a shot that is possible. Has eyes that can always spot a incoming predator, and can go all day without food . No whining !!!!!
Posted by Rich Higgins (Member # 3) on August 07, 2003, 10:57 AM:
If my calling partner looked like Angelina Jolie I wouldn't care if she could shoot, blow a call or sit still. It's all relative.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 07, 2003, 11:36 AM:
"If my calling partner looked like Angelina Jolie I wouldn't care if she could shoot, blow a call or sit still. It's all relative."
There you go, Jay. Rich offers a clue, what you do with it is up to you. Walk the walk, talk the talk.
Good hunting, LB
(BTW, are those lips real?)
PS "shoot, blow a call or sit still".....Rich says you can't do none of that, either.
[ August 07, 2003, 11:41 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
Posted by Bofire (Member # 221) on August 07, 2003, 06:17 PM:
All the above is true, if calling bear make sure you can out run them.
LOL
Carl
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 07, 2003, 06:40 PM:
Yeah, Bofire's right. You don't need to outrun the bear; just your partner.....feet, don't fail me now!
Posted by Wiley E (Member # 108) on August 11, 2003, 05:54 AM:
If my calling partner looked like Angelina Jolie I would pay particularly close attention to how she held and blew the call to achieve the best results.
~SH~
[ August 11, 2003, 05:55 AM: Message edited by: Wiley E ]
Posted by Greenside (Member # 10) on August 11, 2003, 07:53 AM:
Wiley
So your saying that there's more to it than a howl is a howl is a howl?
Dennis
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on August 11, 2003, 03:43 PM:
I'm reasonably sure those lips make a difference.
Good hunting. LB
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