The guy acted like a jerk,even after you asked him not to drive through your area...Like txshntr said-he is a reflection of you.I've had to run a couple of people off because they felt the rules did not apply to themselves.Sometimes it's the people that know you the best that take advantage.Nice guys do win...Mostly.

I wouldve done the same thing he is not worth ur guilty conscious, i am the new guy on my lease this year i put in the work making a fence for all the feeders that didnt have a fence to keep cattle out as the other hunter put up the supplies for it (i also pitched in) but just to go the extra mile i keep my feeders full all the time drive straight to my blinds and no where else corn feed the senderos and that of the other hunters there if i have corn left over on the weekends ill put up the bbq one day as we take turns all this has gotten me invites to there other leases during the week and asked if i wanted to join there other leases im young but responsible as the neighboring ranchers have also offered me to hunt there place for hogs and does sure does make me feel good when complimented for being iutgoing and helpful sorry for the rant

That hog should have been Your so called friend hanging for the skinner post !!!!

Thanks for all the opinions. I think I did the right thing but the way I handled it was not the best. I should have cooled off some before calling him but instead I blew a gasket.

Not really a friend at all. No regrets,

Like any abusive relationship, there comes a time to stand up and say enough is enough!

Move on, he wasn't worth it as a friend that you could depend on!

I think you did just fine there bowslayer if it was me best friend or not he might have gotten a few knots on top of his head as well and maggot filled hog in the backseat of his truck. I don't fare very well with people ruining my rep if I wanted a bad rep im could do it myself!!

Im gonna play the devils advocate..I say maintain your friendship but just dont hunt together...We had a similar situation several years ago on our lease with a good college friend..We just didnt like the way he did some things...he was asked not to come back the next year..he didnt like it but we are all still friends..My brother annoys me when we are duck hunting,way he sets some things up,decoys etc....I dont know if I would lose a lifetime friend over a deer lease.Other than the deer lease situation would he come get you in the real world if you were stranded or needed a place to stay..?..Sounds like he doesnt have common sense...just some thoughts....

If he was the friend you say, give him a call and let bygones be bygones. Sounds like he may have been someone who did not have any etiquette when it comes to hunting on a lease....Maybe he is one who hasn't hunted much. Should not have left a carcass hanging, that is just a no-no when it comes to hunting morals........Either way, you can't replace life long friends.

He sounds kinda like a fly on the wall to me. Not good for much. True friends don't act that way.

Sometimes friends need to go away. I had to part ways with my best bud a while back. He just can't seem to get it lately. WHen he does, I am here as always.

Just one of many stories that I have heard through all my years. Maybe it's something that goes back to our earliest ancestors, but I'm always amazed at how a guy's personality and values can change once he has the opportunity to shoot and kill something.

IMO, when hunting becomes the primary focus of a friendship, things like this are more likely to happen. Make it something you do with friends that you spend time doing other things and it's just the opposite.

you went out of your way to help him. But sure you did not go out of your way to say NO

I can't stand a mooch.

My buddies and I have a saying when we help each other do things that we would never ask of anyone else...its called "friend time." Its usually the last thing you want to do, but you do it because you know they would do it for you. We give each other hell over stupid stuff, but when the rubber meets the road, I have 6 guys that I know would do anything for me and I would do anything for them in return. The reverse of that is we never do anything to screw each other over. Sometimes you need to trim the fat from your life. Its not always easy, but its worth it in the long run. IMHO, he should be calling/texting you to ask for your forgiveness.

Because we are a community and sometimes members of the community need some support.

It boils down to a respect issue. He doesnt respect you or the other hunters. I hate it you lost a friend, but really you just saw him for who he is..... sorry

So what would it take to get me on that 200 acres?

BowSlayer,

The guy's a jerk, and your better off without him. Sometimes it takes something like money, or a deer lease in this case, for somebody's true self to show through. You said you knew him your whole life. I bet if you look back and are really honest with yourself, you'll see that he was that way all along.

Had a friend similar to what your describing. Friend since kindergarden, really!! We had a falling out about 10 years ago. Not important what about. Looking back, the guy was always a jerk and a mooch. Not sure why I put up with him for all those years?? My Dad never really liked him either, hmmmmmm, another example of me not listening. He was definately the Eddie Haskell personallity type, for those who know that reference.

Move on and make new friends!! It won't bother you after a few more years.

Sometimes you have to cut your loses..

BTW.. Don't lone friends money.. Just causes issues

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Why do people post THIS stuff?!?!

My dad always told me you do not truly know a man until you have spent several days in a hunting or fishing camp with him and I have come to realize this is very true.

I really appreciate the replies. I do feel better about my decision. Looking back over the years, you guys are right. He was always the one that used me. I felt sorry for him growing up because he did not have a good family life so I put up with it. At some point I think that should not be an excuse though. He now has a better job than I do and was still using me. Thanks again for the replies and good luck to all for the rest of the season!

Good riddance sounds like to me.