Hunting partner?

[king]

I love to hunt and spend every spare minute hunting. I know North Idaho fairly well and asked for a cougar hunt for my 18th birthday but their $4,000, is there anyone who would just hunt for fun or cut the price down some? I have snowmobiles, horses and whatnot but no hounds. If anyone is looking for a partner to tag along with them I'd love to! thanks

[onalimb]

The main problem you're going to run into is not only attitude, but the law, we can't take a sack of dog food, or a gallon of gasoline, without it being considered working for pay, "Guiding/Outfitting". There is no shortage of guys that would like to go Cat hunting, I get hit up all year long, dog food, gas, any expensise, or just fun, and anymore I refuse outright. I'm sure you're an alright guy, but once it comes to dropping the hammer on a cat, you're going to have to pay for it, or..... do it the expensive way; raise and train dogs. It's not like most of us are looking for guys to come and kill, because most of us would just as soon shoot with a camera. I know of a few guys that would like to find another tag holder, but I personally wish they would go away permanently anyway. I think that's the general feeling overall. If you just want some pictures, that's a different story.

[king]

Thanks.

[Ike]

couldn't have said it better myself onalimb............I did it the expensive way, like you and most of the people on this board, and to continue to shoot ourselves out of a sport for free is just plan stupid!