I always thought hunting was a way for him to go out with the guys & GET AWAY from the wife & kid(s)...do you think he's just asking to be nice? Also if I go how can i be a "good" hunting partner & not be annoying?
2007-11-18 18:01:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Only he can tell you what his motive is. If I were to guess, I'd say that he really would like for you to go and share in his fun of hunting. If the name that you use is correct, "mother of 1.5" then you have the concern of what to do with the kids and whether you can be comfortable in a hunting camp with your pregnancy. If there is someone with whom you feel comfortable leaving your child, then you only have to decide if you can be comfortable in a hinting camp. You must be comfortable and be able to rest in order to enjoy the hunt. You must also have an understanding with your husband that you are not going with him to be the camp cook and maid. You will be willing to do your share the same as everyone else but that is all. Once that is settled, you should try to be as enthustiastic as possible an dgo with the idea that you want ot enjoy being with him in the deer blind. Be sure to take the necessary items to keep yourself comfortable while in the deer blind. Items such as a snack, some water, clothing to keep warm or perhaps a light blanket to wrap up in, a book to read and last but far from least something to pee in and a bit of toilet paper. Once in the blind, it is important to keep as still as posible and not talk unless absolutely necessary. You can help your husband keep watch for deer to help pass the time. If he spots one, do not talk or give rise to emotional outbursts. Be absolutely quiet and cover your ears to protect them from the noise of the shot. Once he has killed a deer, depending upon your physical condition, you can ofer to help with draggiing the deer to the truck. If you are still pregnant at this time, as you indicated by your name, do not overdo yourself. Who knows, you might find that the hunt is a lot of fun and you may decide to give it a try yourself. If you find that it is just not for you, just explain your feelings to your husband and tell him that you don't really care to go any more.
2007-11-19 03:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that there are a few men that use the excuse that hunting is a good reason to get away from civilization for a while. But to be honest, for the most part, I haven't met many men that their sole purpose was to get away from their wives and family specifically. I've always thought it strange that it seems a majority of women think their men use this as a excuse to do a "guy" thing and get away from them (wives), and go hunting,drink beer and camp out........Not so.....
Personally I think it's a great thing that your husband has invited you to go along. If you never have been hunting before there are tons of things to learn and lots of natural beauty to be seen and experienced. Who better to learn something NEW, and from your spouse no less...To be the BEST hunting partner, all you need to is keep an open mind and see what it's like for yourself, be as quiet as you can, but ask questions, no need to be that quiet...lol .A little "interest" goes a long way, and this can be a great experience for you and Hubby to share together...Something you can come home from and tell your girlfriend's what it's REALLY like from first hand experience. You might find it incredibly interesting and want to get involved even more later on. Nothing like sharing a great experience as a "team".......Good Luck!
2007-11-18 18:40:35 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My mother always attributed my parents' long and successful marriage to her ability to send my father to the hunting club. but I occasionally acted as guide when she wanted to hunt. He probably does really want you to try it. There may be some problems, if you aren't much of a hunter, because he'll be "the expert," so your relationship will be on unfamiliar ground. But I've hunted for a half century with couples, and in some, the wife is the better hunter. Give it a try, and if both of you are a little flexible, it may add another dimension to your marriage
On the other hand, I have a couple of ex-wives I don't care to think of with a firearm in their hands!
2007-11-19 04:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is asking because he wants you along.
it depends on whether he driving the deer or sitting in a stand. Scent and odor can make a difference.
to be a good hunting partner during deer season. means keeping quiet and not masking up with a bunch of perfume or perfumed soaps.
It can't hurt to go with him. The rewards of a day in the field are immense. I take my daughter every chance I get.
2007-11-19 07:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he's probably asking because he wants to involve you in something else he loves.
Being a good hunting partner is no different from anything being a partner at. listen and learn.
The only mistake with the wife going hunting thing is when young hunters decide to do it, without the other guys knowing one has brought along the wife, or if none of the others have.
Not so much they are all escaping from their wives thing, but the fact others in the party might be totally single themselves, and expecting men only so they can curse and bullshit and carry on doing what men do together :)
2007-11-19 00:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I go with my husband from time to time. I like it when he hunts wild hogs the best. It's exciting, the hogs can be dangerous so there's an element of excitement and hogs are smart, so there's a real challenge to outsmart them.
It's a neat opportunity for us to talk about completely different things. He tells me everything about what we're doing, how he reloaded his ammunition, characteristics of wild hogs, why he chose to hunt with the rifle he brought that day, etc. If I want to shoot, I can, if I want to just watch, I can.
We talk about Texas Parks and Wildlife's role in hunting, our role, how poachers damage everything and it generally turns out to be an outing with a "stranger" (LOL!), a trained professional..someone who I don't even see as my husband. It's fun, it's exciting, he's exciting..and well...you can take it from there.....
In the end, I get to decide how much summer sausage and breakfast sausage I want from the hog and if I want the hams sugar cured!
If you have never been, by all means go. You might find out something new and wonderful about yourself, about him and about how to have fun with a new sport. AND..you'll look at him differently, trust me.
2007-11-18 23:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by farm-gal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who all is he going with? Just you and him? If so, go for it. You will either really enjoy the experience or find the whole thing boring as hell.
If he is going with a couple of other buddies, expect to chip in with the camp chores. You can get out of cooking by simply looking helpless and pointing out you cook on a stove. You might find your hubby is a pretty good field cook.
2007-11-18 18:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
always glad to see someone who dosent hunt start hunting heck ya hes serious and just dont talk and stay off leafs and sticks by pushing the leafs and sticks away from you stand (place your standing when you shoot) with your foot good luck!
2007-11-19 10:12:28 · answer #8 · answered by hunter1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go because you really want to go hunting.* Ask him about being a good hunting partner.* Do not go just to please him, go because you are sincerely interested.*
2007-11-19 04:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
* Careful of that invitation. Staying in camp and cooking for a bunch of drunks is no picnic. And learning to gut and skin deer isn't much better.
2007-11-19 15:03:07 · answer #10 · answered by Bacse 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋