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    Any pack horse hunter here

    Hey guys. I'm slowly transitioning to pack horse hunting. Having a huge passion for hunting and horses it makes sense to combine the two.
    Question is is there any pack horse guys here who would be interested in a hunt in the future.
    Everybody I hunt with have no interest in horses.
    Thanks

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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    Where are you located? and what do you have for horses and gear?
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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    I'm in Squamish for now but moving to the cariboo in spring.
    No horse at the moment to expensive to keep them here so waiting until we move.
    Got a pack saddle and panniers and just bought a horse trailer.

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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    You will need at least 3 horse minimum to make it worthwhile.
    A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check
    Made payable for an amount of 'up to
    and including my life'. That is Honor, and there are way too many people
    in This country who no longer understand it.'
    You only walk this Earth once,
    make sure your tracks are deep.

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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    Just bought my first horse on my way to more. I have done a couple trips. Lots of fun, but lots of work and not just as simple as walking in and being sneaky.

    You're doing it in the reverse order that I am. I got the horse, now need #2, then the rest of the gear, then the trailer.
    Rob Chipman
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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    If cost isn't a factor go for it. however the additional costs of Vets, equipment upkeep, Hay and feed, a quad or a new pair of boots every year is a lot cheaper, i have done 2 trips with horses and worked for an outfitter last year. Lot of work especially in camp.
    A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check
    Made payable for an amount of 'up to
    and including my life'. That is Honor, and there are way too many people
    in This country who no longer understand it.'
    You only walk this Earth once,
    make sure your tracks are deep.

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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    Hardest part is finding the right horses. Horses that are used to all that you will encounter on your hunt. I would recommend a packhorse clinic before you attempt to go on what could be your own worst nightmare.

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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    i have a donkey thats mean two lamas and 3 goats...the lamas bite and spit but thats okay...

    just carry a bucket of grain and they follow me anywhere...

    cant wait for a good sheep hunt with my motley crew..

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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    Quote Originally Posted by walks with deer View Post
    i have a donkey thats mean two lamas and 3 goats...the lamas bite and spit but thats okay...

    just carry a bucket of grain and they follow me anywhere...

    cant wait for a good sheep hunt with my motley crew..
    Just not with the goats right? Cuz that's illegal.
    I'm going to the dogs.
    Airy Mtn. Airedales




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    Re: Any pack horse hunter here

    Watch the show on Netflix called "un branded" guys break wild mustang ride them across the usa very good watch let's you know what your getting into abit

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