Anyone else have a buddy bail at the last minute? (CO Archery Elk 2024)

[Solowhunter]

Burned 7 points on a Colorado, 2nd season/rifle mule deer tag, passed bucks up every day including a good 24" +, deep forked, 4 point buck with a beautiful cape. Against my better judgement I rode with another dude and with 2 days left in the season he and his buddy pussed out! We had a wall tent camp in the perfect spot and the bucks were getting ruttier every day..................... I ate the tag with 2 days left in the season.

NEVER AGAIN!!!!!! Plan it solo, scout it solo and hunt it solo, there's to much invested in traveling across the West to do it any other way!

 

[DawnPatrol]

I personally love it when someone dips out on a trip at the last minute. I’ve gotten to take over spots on awesome trips at the last minute when some lameo decided he didn’t like the weather report or couldn’t tear himself away from his desk. Ride the upside!

But seriously, always plan on being by yourself, even when you’re with someone else.

 

[Scott7030]

I'm heading west in a couple days with 2 friends. One I grew up with he is like my brother the other guy I've hunted with quite a bit the last few years. I can already see that they may end up wanting to hunt close to the truck verses Backcountry. I'm flexible as long as we're finding elk. If we're not in them I'll want to go explore some backcountry.

 

[MoeFaux]

Like so many others here, I don't have people interested in going at all. That means there's never a chance to flake, but it also means that I don't do a lot of things I'd like to just because I'm not confident in planning and doing the whole thing on my own.

I wish I had found this thread earlier in the season, so I could volunteer my company to those of you who had people drop out this season. Anyone who wants some company is always free to message me. . . I'm single, I stay in good enough shape to survive the rugged country, I always have a bow and a few rifles sighted in, and I love a good adventure!

 

[terrytheluddite]

I might be a little late to the party but I'm going to throw this out there since this is the most relevant thread I've found.

If there's any Colorado residents looking for a guy to hunt with during their upcoming seasons, or just a contact to pack a load out, then feel free to contact me. I love getting out there to help glass or pack. I already burned my PTO for the year but I'm good for driving out on the weekends.

I know a decent amount of hunters but a lot of them seem to prefer to get hammered at camp or they're goals/timeline is a bit off from mine. BHA seems like a solid group too but It's not always available/accessible. It won't hurt to post here. I've been lurking for years.

A little bit about my background and preferences:

-Suffers from AOH (adult onset hunter)
-Prefer hunting out of a backpack if it makes sense. I'm baffled when folks complain of no sightings when they max out at 1.5 miles
-Based in Golden
-Hunted for three seasons, harvested three seasons. One muley, two bulls. One in the sage, two on the mountain.
-I try to do an ultramarathon a year and do a mix of outdoor recreation
-My goal is to hunt a lot of different ways, but I'm really interested bowhunting

 

[Adriangibson]

No but I would love one

 

[Adriangibson]

Please just HMU

 

[keller]

I have always had a plan on what i wanted to hunt.had several people say I want to go too let me know when you get it figured out. Talked to multiple outfitters ,drop camps etc..
Alright I found the right fit call my interested buddies.i will talk to my wife and let you. Know. 0% takers . Missed many good opportunities. Kind of gave up. Then rekindled with a childhood cousin who went into the air force I havnt talked to forever. We are on the same page and can count on each other have had many awesome hunting trips since. Alot of guys we run into say. "You don't know how lucky you are to have each other "

 

[streetdoctor]

Happened to me a couple years ago when I burned 5 points and again this year in a leftover tag for 3rd rifle. It is what it is, I just go solo then.

 

[AlabamaMountainMan]

It has been said by others, but I just start everything as a solo trip so no problems can arise from someone changing the plans on me. That goes for the location, the species, the timing, the gear, the food, etc. Once I get everything mapped out, I may look at the trip and think "so and so would really like this trip". If that happens I'll reach out and give them the invite. If they decide to come with me, great. If they say no, or if they say yes but later back out, no big deal because my plans wont have to change at all. It also keeps me from getting mad at someone for backing out and costing me several years of points (and cash).

 

[tt280AI]

Had a buddy back out of an Alaska fishing trip the day before, due to a family emergency. That I completely understand. But he stuck me with the entire bill and didn't even offer to cover his portion, or anything at all. Haven't tried to fish with him since. Sucks really

 

[eddielasvegas]

Had a buddy back out of an Alaska fishing trip the day before, due to a family emergency. That I completely understand. But he stuck me with the entire bill and didn't even offer to cover his portion, or anything at all. Haven't tried to fish with him since. Sucks really

That's just flat out wrong not offering to pay his portion. Slime dog move for sure.

Any chance he vote for Heels Up Tuesday?


Eddie

 

[johnbow]

Had a buddy back out of an Alaska fishing trip the day before, due to a family emergency. That I completely understand. But he stuck me with the entire bill and didn't even offer to cover his portion, or anything at all. Haven't tried to fish with him since. Sucks really

Did you pay the deposits and airfare?

 

[tt280AI]

We had separate airfare, but I got the rental car and set up the trip. I went anyway, paid 100% of everything on my own. Expensive, but fun.