Wedding During hunting season

[GingivitisKahn]

He'd have to be an awfully good friend.

[Plumber]

aint no way Iam going.If he only lives an hour away an I anit seen him in a year

[pickaspot]

Fall weddings are a double whammy here in SEC country. Not only must you avoid hunting season, you better make sure there is not a big game on! Ignore those rules and plan on hearing crickets during the "I do's"  :D

My anniversary is Sept 2 (#10 coming up soon)- before dove season and my Tigers were off.

I can only think of one reason for a huntin' season wedding...paint the shotgun white!    

[Bowwild]

A childhood friend was married on opening day of bow season back in the 70's.  I didn't go and told him it was because of the date. I would have likely been the best man.  In fact, I'm of the firm belief this fellow's wife-to-be chose this date as a demonstration of her control over him. He has the reputation that he has to get permission to mow the grass these days.

When my wife and I were planning our marriage (1978) I told her July and late November were okay to me -- before or after important hunting season dates. She knew that was part of who I was and was happy to set the date in mid-July.

I voted differently than this. If the fellow is a true friend, they are very rare. I have three guys I consider strong friends for whom I'd do almost anything.  If they were getting married during hunting season (they wouldn't-- that's why we're friends) I'd go.

[Mike Vines]

Just tell him you will make it to the next one.

[Bowwild]

Cyclic-Rivers,
I'm curious.  Are you married, if so did you invite this fellow and did he attend? Does he hunt?  Does he have another passion and if so what would his reaction be towards you if you scheduled something like this during an important to him.

I agree with those who would and have give up days of hunting for children, your spouse, your parents, or you very best friend -- one you talk to multiple times weekly and visit several times a year even if you live 243 miles apart.

The term "friend" to me is a very powerful relationship -- stronger than a brother in some cases.

[jtwalsh62]

Mistake

[blazelefty7]

Actually had this happen last year.  Cousin asked me to be best man at his wedding in Florida...I was in florida Nov. 7th-10th....it was rough.

[LV2HUNT]

During general season yes, during the rut no way.

Last year some people had a post wedding party for my brother in November.
I told my bro I would not be attending and my other brother and I each got a doe that evening. My brother (newlywed) is a bowhunter himself and was jealous and happy for us.

Both my children's birthdays were intentionally planned to be well after November.

[Marty]

Biggie and I missed JoeBuck's wedding due deer season- but then again we were told by Matt Schuster that he planned it that way and counted on that!

[Stickbow]

My brother-inlaw got married sept.9 some years back, just when the bulls start getting fired up.
My wife bought a plane ticket back to the state the wedding was in and never asked if I intened to go, I sure love her.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Originally posted by Bowwild:
Cyclic-Rivers,
I'm curious.  Are you married, if so did you invite this fellow and did he attend? Does he hunt?  

The term "friend" to me is a very powerful relationship -- stronger than a brother in some cases.

To answer your questions, Yes I am married and No he did not make my wedding. He and his soon to be wife decided to go camping that weekend 20 miles away and My wife and I were married 2 miles from his house.  It was a small informal wedding at a horse farm.  The only thing we required people to bring was BYOB and something to add to the food table.

Since he will not be reading his, I will add I never cared for his Fiance. I firmly beleive she was instramental in them not coming.  

This doesnt concern me much Since being with her was who he was and being a friend I accepted that. We had many mutual freinds wich is the pushing factor for me to make it to the wedding.

I have lost touch with that crowd somewhat mostly due to people growing up, starting families, and moving away.  I was one of these guys! Now I am about 1 1/2 hours away which isnt far but is far enough to slowly start a rift.

Its only an hour drive and one afternoon. It will be nice to see some old friends.

[weedwacker]

Kill the deer Sunday or next Saturday.  I got married on a Saturday in October and killed my biggest traditional deer to date the Sunday before.  It was a week and two weekends out of the best hunting month of the year but she's worth it.

[Stone Knife]

Heck I slept on the couch nine months before Oct-Nov  

[sweeney3]

All my friends know better than to invite me to a wedding during any decent hunting or fishing time.  That leaves July and August and perhaps March, if the white bass run isn't starting early.  Even then, I'd probably send a card if it's a wedding I approve of.  They make my stomach turn.  If it's one I disapprove of (most), I would probably send a concerned letter instead.

[arky714]

sweeney spoken like a true arkey...dave

[VTer]

Seeing as there my good friend, they'll understand when I'm not there.

[Worm5503]

Heck, I went hunting the morning of MY wedding...divorced now though.  I would definately give up one day of hunting for my close friends, but I consider them family.

[Tommy Leach]

I have a nephew who got married on opening day three years ago. Had a morning hunt, and then an hour and a half drive to the wedding. Not a bad day. I was married on opening day of dove season (Sept 1) 26 years ago. It used to be a real important day for me, since then it has meant even more. I also have never forgotten an anniversary! Tommy

[BTH]

One of best friends got married during hunting season. I just made it after getting home from a great hunt. He is a hunter, fisherman, all around outdoorsman. The wedding is just one day. It's all the anniversaries he'll have to plan around now.