My first time on this site and first time posting. What has brought me here is the desire to possibly hunt in another state. I am from New Hampshire and hunt all of the different seasons. Bow, Muzzle loader, Rifle For Deer, Bear, and Turkey. I live in Concord NH with my wife and 6 children. I also teach archery for the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program). That gives you a little back ground about me.
So what am I seeking? Well I am just testing the waters looking for possible options for next year or a few years ahead. Not just for me but for my children. We hunt in New Hampshire where the deer numbers are not extremely high. We put in lots of hours trying to get on any deer, never mind any big deer. I have been successful this year and in years past but it does get hard with the kiddos. When they can get out, I get them out but the sightings are few and far between. In fact this year they have been out a bunch and have yet to see a deer with them with me.
So to cut to the chase I guess I am looking around and trying to find a state where we could go and their odds may increase. Don't get me wrong I am not looking to try and make it easy on them. They hunt a lot with me and see nothing a lot of the time so the frustration is there. It would be nice to take them on a trip where deer sightings are a little more plentiful. We don't seek or need Booners. We would just like a place where the sightings would be good or chances are better.
I am also not looking to try and move in on some ones ground where they have spent countless hours of scouting and try and take it over. I am just a dad wanting to get the kids on a fun productive hunt. If you have kids and take them hunting you know the feeling of wanting to see them succeed.
I am not sure if there is anyone out there who is looking to assist someone like this or maybe even trade hunts in some way. I don't really know how to go about this. I am also not in a place to pay an outfitter for guide services and land access. We are a big family with one income. Not crying poverty here just giving you a picture. We are meat hunters who try and fill the freezer with bear, turkey and deer meat to avoid buying meat. The family all eats and loves it. Especially the bear.
I'm sure some will think I am crazy and some may get upset that I even have the nerve to ask. Trust me I have met guys in my own state like that. I apologize to those ahead of time for offending or upsetting.
If anyone has any ideas or thoughts they would be greatly appreciated. Maybe there is someone out there that just likes to be hospitable and is open to taking in a father and a couple kids for a hunt. I would be happy to share or answer any questions of anyone that might be willing to discuss the idea.
Thank you for your time.
B
So what am I seeking? Well I am just testing the waters looking for possible options for next year or a few years ahead. Not just for me but for my children. We hunt in New Hampshire where the deer numbers are not extremely high. We put in lots of hours trying to get on any deer, never mind any big deer. I have been successful this year and in years past but it does get hard with the kiddos. When they can get out, I get them out but the sightings are few and far between. In fact this year they have been out a bunch and have yet to see a deer with them with me.
So to cut to the chase I guess I am looking around and trying to find a state where we could go and their odds may increase. Don't get me wrong I am not looking to try and make it easy on them. They hunt a lot with me and see nothing a lot of the time so the frustration is there. It would be nice to take them on a trip where deer sightings are a little more plentiful. We don't seek or need Booners. We would just like a place where the sightings would be good or chances are better.
I am also not looking to try and move in on some ones ground where they have spent countless hours of scouting and try and take it over. I am just a dad wanting to get the kids on a fun productive hunt. If you have kids and take them hunting you know the feeling of wanting to see them succeed.
I am not sure if there is anyone out there who is looking to assist someone like this or maybe even trade hunts in some way. I don't really know how to go about this. I am also not in a place to pay an outfitter for guide services and land access. We are a big family with one income. Not crying poverty here just giving you a picture. We are meat hunters who try and fill the freezer with bear, turkey and deer meat to avoid buying meat. The family all eats and loves it. Especially the bear.
I'm sure some will think I am crazy and some may get upset that I even have the nerve to ask. Trust me I have met guys in my own state like that. I apologize to those ahead of time for offending or upsetting.
If anyone has any ideas or thoughts they would be greatly appreciated. Maybe there is someone out there that just likes to be hospitable and is open to taking in a father and a couple kids for a hunt. I would be happy to share or answer any questions of anyone that might be willing to discuss the idea.
Thank you for your time.
B