how to uninvite a friend on opening weekend.

[k9trainer]

cut his bow strings on a gas stop on the way up there..... =)

That's funny!

[LastHurrah]

This ^^

Make this into a training opportunity. Who knows, may see a coon or a pig he can take a shot at...

x2.....Don't uninvite.....Try to get him involved in the sport

[holdem]

Give him a shooting test before you let him hunt. 5 arrows in a paper plate at 20 yards.

[Dirtymike]

Newbe's gotta start somewhere. Better to start with some instruction then not.

Take this opportunity to get him started on the "right foot".

Have him prove shooting proficiency at camp before he goes out, or something.
Talk about when to draw, animal alertness/position, shot placement,recovery, etc.

I say this. Somepeople pick it up quick. I have a buddy that shot and killed a doe after a few shots at a target and every shot perfect. Including on the doe. He is an exception but, hey you never know. If you invited him its kinda late to back out now.

[BrianL]

Newbe's gotta start somewhere. Better to start with some instruction then not.

Take this opportunity to get him started on the "right foot".

Have him prove shooting proficiency at camp before he goes out, or something.
Talk about when to draw, animal alertness/position, shot placement,recovery, etc.

This. you need a 3D target, and tell him if he can shoot 6 for 6 in the kill zone he is good to go. He'll likely loose all his arrows before he gets it done.

[airehead]

Let him come out just dont let him hunt persay. Let him sit with ya and watch then spend the days working with him and building his confidence. Tell him you cant moraly let him shoot it at an animal until you are both CONFIDENT in his ability.

This !!

Ron

[boh347]

nothing beats honesty, just tell him that you dont think he's ready and needs more practice.

[Easyrider]

I need some advice on how to uninvite a friend.he is new to bowhunting, and by new I mean..he just bought his bow this morning. He's a good friend of ours but the moral of our story is ..you don't become a bow hunter from one day to another.

Stick him in a Blind that doesn't get in the way with other Hunters
But Don't Blow him Off..That's just wrong !!

[BRobbins]

Give him a jar of Vaseline before you leave and tell him he'll need it for the new guy initiation. Something about a "greased pig" hunt should make him want to stay home.

But really, find some way to help him get started...even if he doesn't shoot at a deer.

[BIG IRON]

Give him a shooting test before you let him hunt. 5 arrows in a paper plate at 20 yards.

With a mountain lion behind him to simulate shooting pressure.

[BIG IRON]

Give him a jar of Vaseline before you leave and tell him he'll need it for the new guy initiation. Something about a "greased pig" hunt should make him want to stay home.

I was out at jar of vasoline

[BRobbins]

I was out at jar of vasoline

See??

[Pig Slayer]

Newbe's gotta start somewhere. Better to start with some instruction then not.

Take this opportunity to get him started on the "right foot".

Have him prove shooting proficiency at camp before he goes out, or something.
Talk about when to draw, animal alertness/position, shot placement,recovery, etc.

I would do this. Have him prove that he is proficient at the camp. Be his mentor because we all had to learn from others.

[Cajun Blake]

IMO, hunting is more than just climbing a tree and trying to stick something. 95% of the trip is about hanging at the campfire , telling lies, learning from mistakes, and chillin with friends.

as a newcomer, he needs to learn "How to bowhunt". take him under your wing and educate him. be his mentor and help the newbie !!!

What would Fred Bear do ????

why abandon him now just b/c he bought a bow this a.m. ?

how would you feel if someone promised to take your child hunting, found out he/she had never shot a bow/firearm before, and decided to "uninvite" your child at the last minute ?


this friend of yours might get so addicted to the sport , that he "Thanks you" in the future by treating you to a hog or exotic hunt. His aunt Matilda might own 5,000 acres in the Hill Country and he may offer to take you .

Step up to the plate and teach the newcomer about this sport ...... How you hunt an area, why you hunt a location, where to place a stand with the wind direction , etc....

IMO, If you "uninvite" him, you're truly not a freind

[Twztid]

Give him a jar of Vaseline before you leave and tell him he'll need it for the new guy initiation. Something about a "greased pig" hunt should make him want to stay home.

But really, find some way to help him get started...even if he doesn't shoot at a deer.

i heard of the vaseline new guy trick but it doesnt involve a pig
or just get him snockered with some southern comfort tonight where he wont wake up for the morning hunt and if he does hes just going to pass out in the blind...