It would depend on the structure of the lease and the 'normal' activities. Some places folks barely see one another and there is little interaction between members. Other places there is more comradery and a gathering of members at a certain locale on the property at certain times. So even IF he were a member (with certain rights)....having the right to do something isn't always the wisest thing.

And I would submit...'not worrying about what anyone else thinks' could result in blatant disregard for the wishes/wants/rights of the other members. But....these days...'courtesy' is all too often thrown out the window for sake of what an individual wants.

Sounds to me as if he is just concerned that a little girl in camp might disrupt the normal 'goings on' of what is often the 'boys' getting together.

There IS sometimes conduct (at deer camp) that includes men urinating outdoors, drinking, telling off-colored jokes, cursing....etc. Depends on the group of course.

Personally, I'm with the Uncle on this one....and think as a parent you are oversensitive to the message he was trying to send.

I understand wanting to include and encourage a Daughter or Son to enjoy outdoor activities. I raised a Daughter also...but she was not allowed to actually go afield with me until she was 7 yrs old. I own my property and do the majority of my hunting there....so no restrictions or other concerns for me. But I wouldn't even entertain the thought of taking a very young child into a largely adult group setting...at the risk of disrupting things.

It would be different if it were AFTER SEASON and other members (which you are not) were having 'family outings'. Even then...I would ask the others if it was OK. So....perhaps I am the dissenting voice here, but IMO I think you are being too sensitive about what was said and you seem to be harboring some disdain already for your Uncle. Just my .02 on it.

I can see it both ways. There are still deer leases where men can be men, and others that are more family oriented. Pick the one that suits you best.

I may be old school but I hope there will always be those escapes where straight men and women can enjoy each other's same sex company.

As if a man cannot be a man around lady folk. Total crap. real men are likely better defined & recognized by how they are when the other gender is nearby.

Some of the mindsets detailed within this thread have a better shot at killing hunting than PETA ever could've imagined.

Men need to be just that, men. Acting is not how it should be.

Some of the mindsets detailed within this thread have a better shot at killing hunting than PETA ever could've imagined.

Homie your perspective is skewed, when I’m with the boys I act totally different sitting around a fire talking chit than if women are around. If you don’t your an odd duck and that’s cool but don’t talk chit about guys that do and damn sure don’t hold the guy paying the bill to different standards than you do when he hasn’t payed a dime.

You comparing us to PETA is a total F’n joke to but carry on