I was supposed to be hunting Mule Deer for my first time and first western hunt this November but my friend bailed, leaving me high and dry.
I'm looking into outfitters as I am not really keen on my first western hunt being a solo hunt traveling all the way from Wisconsin. However, I thought I'd throw it out into the universe to see if any folks out there are in need of a hunting partner for the same hunt. I have a tag for Deer (Mule or Coues) in Unit 21 for the second rifle season (November 10-14).
Ever since I moved to Wisconsin from Pennsylvania about 14 years ago, I stopped deer hunting but after listening and watching Randy, The MeatEater crew, etc., I've been inspired to get into western backcountry hunting. I'm a BHA member as well.
In preparation for the hunt, I've been practicing my shooting (out to 500 meters most recently) and completely geared up for diy backpack hunting (new stone glacier pack, seek outside tipi, sleep system, new rifle and scope, hunting clothes, everything...). I've also been spending hours and dollars e-scouting and researching areas in our unit so needless to say, I'm more than a little disappointed that my friend bailed on the trip. My brother would love to join me but he can't afford it and is even further away still being in Pennsylvania.
As I mentioned, I'm looking into outfitters as well so if you have recommendations for one, I'd like to hear them. I know it's tough to just think maybe you'll get along with some random dude on the internet so it seems like that'd be a good option to complete this hunt instead of just abdonding my hopes and eating my tag.
Thanks for any suggestions and if you are looking for another member of your hunting party by some chance, I'd be interested in talking to you about it.
- Justin
I'm looking into outfitters as I am not really keen on my first western hunt being a solo hunt traveling all the way from Wisconsin. However, I thought I'd throw it out into the universe to see if any folks out there are in need of a hunting partner for the same hunt. I have a tag for Deer (Mule or Coues) in Unit 21 for the second rifle season (November 10-14).
Ever since I moved to Wisconsin from Pennsylvania about 14 years ago, I stopped deer hunting but after listening and watching Randy, The MeatEater crew, etc., I've been inspired to get into western backcountry hunting. I'm a BHA member as well.
In preparation for the hunt, I've been practicing my shooting (out to 500 meters most recently) and completely geared up for diy backpack hunting (new stone glacier pack, seek outside tipi, sleep system, new rifle and scope, hunting clothes, everything...). I've also been spending hours and dollars e-scouting and researching areas in our unit so needless to say, I'm more than a little disappointed that my friend bailed on the trip. My brother would love to join me but he can't afford it and is even further away still being in Pennsylvania.
As I mentioned, I'm looking into outfitters as well so if you have recommendations for one, I'd like to hear them. I know it's tough to just think maybe you'll get along with some random dude on the internet so it seems like that'd be a good option to complete this hunt instead of just abdonding my hopes and eating my tag.
Thanks for any suggestions and if you are looking for another member of your hunting party by some chance, I'd be interested in talking to you about it.
- Justin