You'll have even more friends when you butcher a hog or beef.

I think I would try to look at it as them trying to express genuine appreciation and respect for what you are able to do and provide. Most of the time, they probably don't really expect you to give up something you want for their benefit. They are probably just trying to find a way to say how they admire your skill and strength at hunting and fishing.

Also, many hunters I know find it too much trouble to clean, cook and eat game meat and fish. They would rather give it away than deal with the hassle. So, some folks might be thinking, "hey, if you are looking for place to dispose of some of the excess meat you can't use, I really enjoy eating in the wild game and fish you are so good at getting, so remember me before you throw that stuff away."

Some of them could just be freeloaders. But whenever possible I would give them the benefit of the doubt.

I've got a friend that regularly gives me some left over venison from the previous year once he adds some fresh meat to his freezer. I never ask him for it. But, I sure do tell him how much my whole family enjoyed it when we ate it. I also try to pay him back by reloading some ammo for him or giving him some tanned furs to make stuff out of.

gets the kids home for the weekend!!
lots of freeloaders..... my buddy has a neighbor... good nuff guy but comes over sauced up and drinks everything in sight!.....Pheasand hunters brought him quart of southern moon shine...... he added some cherries and labeled it muskrat lure.... stayed in the fridge cpl years .... till i got after it... lol guess i turned into the free loader !!!

Hutchy didn't know your game laws so if one is all you can get then I guess you need to be careful how much you give away. I have 12 crop tags to fill plus my 6 on my sportsman liscense Only 1 buck but does galore. In zone 1 it is unlimited does here in ky. Just 15 bucks extra for 2 more tags after the first state wide tag.

Maybe my second intelligent post? Tell them about the worms.

I had a guy at work that doesn’t even hunt tell me he was going on a wild game diet so if i could get him some deer and whatever else that would be great! I told him unless he learns to hunt he’s probably gonna starve to death.

You mean the 10 goat sized deer at every culvert on US35 is an accurate representation of your deer population? Lol

I think the point being made is everyone enjoys giving and sharing their bounty..... but it is rude to go ask.... needs to be on the givers choice only !

lol

Dude has been listening to too much Joe Rogan.

Perhaps.

If someone had never had it, but genuinely wanted to, I am totally happy to oblige.

I think some people just rub me the wrong way.

I don't think it is rude to ask! Is it rude to ask for permission to hunt a place to kill the deer people aren't supposed to ask for ? BUT with that said it depends on the person asking. IF they would help you out with something or are great at showing grattitude then it seems perfectly ok for them to ask LOL

I'd be in heaven.

This

Yall eat a whole cow?!!! I know yall got extra to share.

No, last time I checked nearly ever family eats that much in a years time, they just get it a little at a time instead of all at once like us. I dont have a bit of problem sharing just dont like people asking for it.

It depends on the populations , but if you want to travel all over the province I think you can get a few extra tags.

But that means several hour drives generally

I always get people asking for jerky.
Like its simple to do and takes no time.
My daughter always wants a bag or two when she is here.
This year I told her to come shoot a deer and I will cut it up for you and we can make jerky together.
She has agreed. Going to knock down a doe and make jerky for her.
Then she can see how easy it really is.

I was thinking some possum burger might be a great third choice.

I love making Jerky. Haven't in a while.

It is a bit of an event though. Takes time.

There's plenty of give and take in life with good people. It's not hard to figure out those that are way bigger on "take" including family.