Hunting Alone

[PASQUINELL]

Well said Woodchucker!

[Hoyt]

I prefer hunting alone and always do..like the freedom of it. I just try to be extra carefull about everything I do..each step I take. I do fall more often due to age, but am aware of it and always try to have my bow in my off hand when walking in tricky places so I can catch my weight with the other hand or land on that arm to brace my fall.

[jhg]

Buy a can of bear spray, know how to use it and keep it handy and go hunt. It will stop any unwelcome advances.

I would find a way to get your friend to see someone about ptsd. Happens to the best of us.

Joshua

[longbow fanatic 1]

Go out and hunt by yourself, then share your experiences here. You will have a lot of hunting buddies to share your experiences with.  

[Mr. fingers]

Originally posted by longbow fanatic 1:
Go out and hunt by yourself, then share your experiences here. You will have a lot of hunting buddies to share your experiences with.      

 well said

[Fleatrap1]

I prefer hunting alone. Don't let this event deter you from hunting.

[Stumpkiller]

My mentor and bowhunting buddy had a heart attack while opening up his restored 1964 Moto-Guzzi and he now hunts on the other side of Fiddler's Green where I can't go.

Even when we hunted together it was split apart until mid-day, when we would meet to have lunch, compare notes, rove a bit and then split up for the evening hunt.

So now I hunt alone.  Really, with a traditional bow, that is not much of a disadvantage.  You lose the opportunity for a drive pushing deer towards you, but if you are savvy you can pattern the other hunters as well as deer to choose a good spot.

If you are in a remote area you can hunt deer behaving like deer.  a LOT of scouting will help you figure out where they will be at various times of day.  Be where they are and be aware of the wind.

[Rob W.]

I'm sorry to hear that for everyone involved.

The only problem solo hunting that I could see is dragging a deer. If your state lets you phone or check in by smart phone I would consider the gutless method and a good pack. If not you might want to have some help on call.

I would recommend for anyone solo hunting(male or female) to know as much about all the other things that make a good woodsman. Woodswoman? Survival, navigation, self administered first aid, etc. Backpacking in the off season and the wealth of knowledge on tradgang are a great place to start.

Go get us a deer and post some pics!

[Altiman94]

I do nearly all of my hunting alone.  My typical hunting partner lives far enough away that we need purposeful plans to hunt.  My dad will still travel west to hunt, but we only do that once every couple years.  I'd say have at it, hunting can be a lonely sport anyhow.

[Gdpolk]

Hunt. Take your buddy some meat from your kill. Tell him that you miss his companionship and guidance.  Pray for him.

[Mojostick]

Hunting alone gets you in touch with, you. In todays modern online/connected 24/7 world, hunting or fishing alone is among the few last activities where you get to re-connect with yourself. Never forget that.

[VictoryHunter]

I'm sorry to hear all of that. There is no reason to quit. Hunt alone! It will be every bit as enjoyable as before and you will learn so much hunting alone. Also by sticking with it perhaps it could help your friend to come around. Happy hunting!  

[achigan]

Hey G. Give your buddy some space and time. I withdrew from hunting for a couple of years after being in a tough situation. Perhaps a wheeled deer hauler and other helps can give you the help you need to go it alone. Thanks for opening up like this.

[far rider]

Go out and hunt...period. Give your friend time to get things in order and he'll call you. Your doing all you can on that end. In the meantime, don't starve yourself from the opportunity to fulfill your desire to hunt.
 
I've hunted alone for almost my entire life. My only hunting buddy started hunting with a family member and their ethics and views just totally separated from mine. Since then I've been solo and prefer it that way.

Best of luck solving both issues, I sure hope you don't give up Trad hunting.

[Pointer]

I rarely hunt with anyone anymore..once or twice a year with my brother and nephew is usually it. I'm always alone in the woods..don't let it stop you if you enjoy it and the instinct is there

[achigan]

There's a lady hunter, B. Glass, here in IN. You might contact her for input...

[Sam McMichael]

I have been hunting since I was 16 (I'm now 64), and most of the time I have hunted alone. I agree that security could be an issue for a woman. (Heck, I guess it is an issue for me, too, as I generally have a .45 Glock with me when I go.) But I would encourage you to keep hunting.

[joe ashton]

I hunt alone 90% of the time and do enjoy it.  I got a game cart and it is a big help.  enjoy...
Joe

[Fattony77]

Not sure I have much more to add to the great advice already given. Sarah had some wise words for ya on page 1 for being security minded (very important!).

I can add that most of my hunting has been solo with a few buddies going with me occasionally, and my most memorable experiences have been while alone. That being said, the learning curve is a little slower, but well EARNED!

I haven't killed anything yet, but have had some amazing things happen while out by myself, and many more opportunities occurred when I was alone than ever have while hunting with buddies.

If it's just a general lack of knowledge that has you apprehensive, Tradgang & youtube are wonderful resources for getting the how-to's down.

The way I see it, the only way you can fail, is to not try.

God bless, and I wish you the best!

[bowfanatik]

GPS device , gun, battery , lamp , leave message to someone where you go AND GO !!! Go hunt