Define a ‘DIY’ Hunt

[spike camp]

Yes.

But…what if a friend told him exact coordinates of a good bull?
Still DIY?

 

[Greyinggrayling]

But…what if a friend told him exact coordinates of a good bull?
Still DIY?

Not much different than calling the ADFG caribou hotline to find out where the herd is

 

[spike camp]

Not much different than calling the ADFG caribou hotline to find out where the herd is

As in, that’s not DIY?

How many caribou, are typically in a herd?

 

[Greyinggrayling]

As in, that’s not DIY?

How many caribou, are typically in a herd?

I consider it still a DIY.
Knowing where the game are located is just a small part of hunting. Logistics are very important, and figuring out how to use gear, apps, maps, compass, etc. all plays a part.

 

[spike camp]

I consider it still a DIY.
Knowing where the game are located is just a small part of hunting. Logistics are very important, and figuring out how to use gear, apps, maps, compass, etc. all plays a part.

I don’t agree, an opinion coming from a 100% DIY CO. archery hunter for 25 years.

If someone told me coordinates, roughly 80% of the work has been done for me, which doesn’t even sniff true DIY.

A float plane or bush plane just add another layer, of which someone else is working for you, for the end goal.

No discrimination or dismissals, just getting down to the nitty gritty of this buzzy ass bastardized phrase, DIY.

If you don’t Do It Yourself, it’s not DIY.

 

[Greyinggrayling]

I don’t agree, an opinion coming from a 100% DIY CO. archery hunter for 25 years.

If someone told me coordinates, roughly 80% of the work has been done for me, which doesn’t even sniff true DIY.

A float plane or bush plane just add another layer, of which someone else is working for you, for the end goal.

No discrimination or dismissals, just getting down to the nitty gritty of this buzzy ass bastardized phrase, DIY.

If you don’t Do It Yourself, it’s not DIY.

But most game moves. A lot.
Just because it is at a coordinate one minute doesn’t mean it is still there. If you don’t know how to walk quietly, keep your scent down, get downwind of it, etc. then likely the game has left the area before you arrive. Then you have to use your skills in tracking, corridors, and so on to figure out where it went. No guide is helping you.

 

[MuleyFever]

You're right and I think it's funny.

My advice (for all, not pointed at you) is to do what you want as long as it's legal and stop worrying about what everyone else thinks.

But how is one hunter to look down on another and feel superior if one cannot define their DIY as better?

 

[awbowhunter]

DIY? Well thats when all three of your hunting partners never make the hunt. West Nile, bad Knee, wrong tag....aaaand then you be DO IT YERSELF.. ..unsucessfully i will ad..lol

 

[100percent]

I don’t agree, an opinion coming from a 100% DIY CO. archery hunter for 25 years.

If someone told me coordinates, roughly 80% of the work has been done for me, which doesn’t even sniff true DIY.

A float plane or bush plane just add another layer, of which someone else is working for you, for the end goal.

No discrimination or dismissals, just getting down to the nitty gritty of this buzzy ass bastardized phrase, DIY.

If you don’t Do It Yourself, it’s not DIY.

Some of you guys should really get out of your own way and enjoy the experience!

This reminds me of a meme I saw a while back!

”I ordered a DIY table kit from ikea…. bastards sent me a log and a chisel”

 

[spike camp]

But most game moves. A lot.
Just because it is at a coordinate one minute doesn’t mean it is still there. If you don’t know how to walk quietly, keep your scent down, get downwind of it, etc. then likely the game has left the area before you arrive. Then you have to use your skills in tracking, corridors, and so on to figure out where it went. No guide is helping you.

I believe moose was the mentioned game in this DIY discussion?
Moose don’t move a lot.
Either way, I still don’t agree.

Scent?
I don’t think we’re on the same page.

 

[spike camp]

Some of you guys should really get out of your own way and enjoy the experience!

This reminds me of a meme I saw a while back!

”I ordered a DIY table kit from ikea…. bastards sent me a log and a chisel”

As mentioned, 25 years, 100% DIY.

If you don’t think I’ve enjoyed the experience, of Colorado DIY archery starting 25 years ago, because of some meme you read on your computer-

You don’t know true DIY

 

[100percent]

As mentioned, 25 years, 100% DIY.

If you don’t think I’ve enjoyed the experience, of Colorado DIY archery starting 25 years ago, because of some meme you read on your computer-

You don’t know true DIY

I know it just fine and have plenty of experience myself! I’m just not one to wear it around like a badge of honor!

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Twice I’ve gone to Alaska moose hunting.
Brought all my own gear.
Hired a pilot to fly me into an area I drew.

Is that considered DIY?

Did you fly the plane?

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

Technically a guided hunt is a DIY if you used cash you earned to pay for it.

 

[Yukon Cornelius]

In all seriousness to me a DIY hunt means you aren’t paying for a service, however I don’t think paying for a transporter disqualifies you from DIY. Paying a ranch fee isn’t DIY nor is a guide. Asking for help on the internet isn’t a disqualifier either.

Did you scout (either on foot or E-scout) your spot?
Did you pull the trigger and process your game?
These things matter.

Sometimes I just gotta laugh at our online community.

 

[Felix40]

As mentioned, 25 years, 100% DIY.

If you don’t think I’ve enjoyed the experience, of Colorado DIY archery starting 25 years ago, because of some meme you read on your computer-

You don’t know true DIY

Sir, it is an honor and a privilege to share the Internet with you.

 

[Greyinggrayling]

I believe moose was the mentioned game in this DIY discussion?
Moose don’t move a lot.
Either way, I still don’t agree.

Scent?
I don’t think we’re on the same page.

We don’t have to agree. It’s all good.

 

[Felix40]

Common mistakes that guys make when trying to go “true diy”

Store bought clothing or gear.

Using data from the state agency about herd numbers, draw odds, or even the published map of the gmu boundaries.

Driving to the hunt location instead of walking.

Getting information about hunting from the internet, books, or a hunting mentor at any point in their life. All ideas and tactics must be made up diy.

Using hunting pressure to influence where animals will be. If the animal you shoot has been bumped by another hunter at any point that season then you owe them credit for spooking the animal toward where you killed it.

#truediy

 

[Rich M]

I was talking about public close to home...

I've also figured out private on my own.

10-4. Any public is tough.

FL Public is a disaster. I put up 2 cams last year, high up. Both got messed with but not stolen. Gotta get lock boxes.

 

[KurtR]