Non Drinking Clubs

[bloodiarrow68]

I understand the reasons behind wanting a Non Drinknig Club pretty much but what I don't understand is how you'll be able to adress that when taking on members. For example, I want to join your club and tell you that I don't drink. But I really do and keep it hid. Do y'all just wait for the perpetrators to slip up?

 

[TerrellBuckman]

I know I would never join a non drinking club, I’m at least 10 beers in before an evening hunt and love to sip on a good liquor drink in the stand helps to calm me down

 

[Gator89]

I am the worst offender at my lease.

 

[sea trout]

If I can't go to a club and drink responsibly then I'll go to another one. No problem!
If anybody drinkin irresponsibly and rude and reckless at my club then they can go to another one.

 

[SC Hunter]

If the club wants to tell me what I can and can't drink while I'm there that probably isn't the club for me. I can have a few beers or a few mixed drinks and still be perfectly responsible.

 

[Big7]

I had to give it up because of an esophagus surgery that almost killed me and I coded 3 times. Everyday is precious to me.

Before that I'd drink my fair share, and someone else's too..

I rabbit hunted with a friend at his "Christian Club". They had a rule book about a foot thick. They had a large tract, plenty of small game, deer, hog and Turkey.

They were always needing members because of the strict, first strike no drinking rule.

Just Sayin'

 

[Mexican Squealer]

Not everyone drinks or likes to be around folks drinking so these clubs are great for those folks. I enjoy camp life and my beer/drinks.....different strokes

 

[Sixes]

I don't understand the need for a non drinking rule. If someone is a drunk and disruptive, kick them out. If they are having drink to unwind from a long week or a cold beer after a hot evening hunt, why should anyone care what an adult is legally drinking.

Judging someone for having a drink is a lot worse to me than someone actually having a drink.

 

[rattlesnake1]

I know I would never join a non drinking club, I’m at least 10 beers in before an evening hunt and love to sip on a good liquor drink in the stand helps to calm me down

trolling!!!!

 

[rattlesnake1]

If the club wants to tell me what I can and can't drink while I'm there that probably isn't the club for me. I can have a few beers or a few mixed drinks and still be perfectly responsible.

as long as you don't drive or hunt .

 

[1eyefishing]

Drinking at the club is dangerous.
It may cause someone to fall off the wagon.

 

[buckpasser]

I don’t drink, but if I were in a club I’d like for it to be all sloppy drunks I think. Correction, weekend only sloppy drunks. Less pressure on the deer if no one made the morning hunt. If I were lucky they’d drink through the day enough to miss the evening hunt too. Maybe I should start a club?

 

[dfhooked]

Just hunt with like minded individuals. It always works best with folks that get along. If a club is non drinking then that’s what they are shooting for and I highly doubt a person who likes a cold drink would want to join anyways. It’s pretty simple, if you like to have a drink don’t contact said non drinking club. I’ve got no issues with either side as long as people get along, there’s too much other stuff to stress about than a hunting club, that should be your getaway and enjoyment. Just find one that works for you.

 

[specialk]

Never heard of such a thing!

 

[kmckinnie]

For some reason or other I have never been to a club like that.
Maybe one day.

 

[Lilly001]

It's like the no cussing club they recruited me for.
I said I would only join if they had an open bar.

 

[CrossCentered]

I don't understand the need for a non drinking rule. If someone is a drunk and disruptive, kick them out. If they are having drink to unwind from a long week or a cold beer after a hot evening hunt, why should anyone care what an adult is legally drinking.

Judging someone for having a drink is a lot worse to me than someone actually having a drink.

I believe the problem is when you have the "I am not drunk guy" and "I can handle my liquor", and it is not a problem, until it's a BIG problem. A couple times I have seen the "I am a responsible drinker guy" have a negligent discharge, or some other dangerous event. When I got to hunt, I am there to strictly hunt, do I drink yes, but on special occasions. Not hating on anyone, but I also have seen the ugly side and completely understand a non drinking club.

 

[HarryO45]

I was looking for a deer club lease a few years ago, I found a club called “Drunken high capacity Idiot Deer Shooters”. I decided not to join that club. To be a member you had do a keg stand and ten shots of fireball. Then, Hit a target at 200 yards. I wrecked my truck on the way home from the interview.

 

[GottaGetOutdoors]

Whatever the flavor of your club, focus on recruiting like-minded members. This solves most of it. Secondly, be clear what you expect. Put it in writing and make them sign. A good understanding makes for good friends. Here are examples copied from my club rules that address alcohol. Every member signs the rules.

• CAMP ATMOSPHERE: Camp is the first thing people see when visiting. Keep it clean at all times. Store trash out of site. Take it with you when leaving. This is a family environment. Be considerate of those who don't drink. Leave no trace of alcoholic beverages around camp.
• LAWS & SAFETY: Abide by hunting and fishing regulations. Report game violations immediately to Jerry and to local game warden. Concealing a game violation at the lease, committed by you or someone else, will result in forfeiture of membership. Never drink alcohol before a hunt that day – it is grounds for immediate forfeiture of membership.
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I agree to join/renew on these terms and understand that rule violation may result in membership forfeiture without a refund.

 

[SC Hunter]

I was looking for a deer club lease a few years ago, I found a club called “Drunken high capacity Idiot Deer Shooters”. I decided not to join that club. To be a member you had do a keg stand and ten shots of fireball. Then, Hit a target at 200 yards. I wrecked my truck on the way home from the interview.

You lost me at fireball! I was all in until you brought up fireball.