This was too much...

[Smart]

Sounds like your friend either needs to grow a set or be ok with the situation he allowed. I don’t get the hate for guest personally. I invite people to hunt on my land. They have to use my gun and I sit with them and tell them what to shoot. I know their level of skill and I know what the potential result might be when they pull the trigger. If they screw up, it’s just as much my fault as theirs. If I want them to cook a meal, I tell them. If I want them to bring a bottle of bourbon, I tell them. If they ask if there’s room for another, I’ll give a straight forward yes or no. They’re welcome to come help at some point but it’s not expected. I can hire help for $15/hr. I don’t need to try to squeeze friends and family for labor.

I don't see a lot of guest hate here as much as I see uninvited or unprepared guest disdain.

Personally I like guests....which means they were invited. Have several out to my lease yearly. We are 98% bow...so if they hunt with us, they better have their own bow and be proficient with it. In fact, they have to show it before they get to hunt. That includes lease members kids, wives and family/ friends.. Luckily we have some great members that make sure that they are proficient.

As far as food and drink, I figure that I pay for my part of the lease, the cabin and all the amenities, the corn, feeders, blinds, watering systems, cleaning station,lighting, truck for the hunt, fuel all year to make sure the feeders/water totes are working and full, and the camp is and stays comfortable etc etc etc.... so suggesting that a guest bring his own booze or beer is not too much to ask. I never list that stuff except for purposes here to prove a point. I just say bring what you want to drink.

My last three guests asked what they could bring food wise for one of the nights dinner, I said surprise me. One showed up with a huge pan of chopped brisket and the fixings, one showed up with some of the best Polish sausage I have ever had along with a grocery bag full of jerky and dried sausage and the last one showed up with 2" ribeyes and baked potatoes for a night. I didn't require them to do that nor did i ask, but you can bet folks that show appreciation for being invited like that will get invited back. I in turn appreciate their thoughtfulness.

When I am invited I go out of my way to show my appreciation with similar items. It's just good manners.

And with our success rate on does and cull bucks, you better bring a good cooler.