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It took me about 2-3 years to get the ice broken with most hunters. It kind of like showing your favorite fishing spot or whatnot.
I can tell you the more you learn and know the more the experienced hunters are willing to help you.
Also, don't let learning distract you from doing. The west side can and will kill you if you are not properly trained how to survive wet cold climates for days at a time should you get lost or hurt. Take some survival classes and then practice them (including first aid depending on your background).
Finding a hunting partner worth a penny that lines up with your morals and schedule is like finding gold in a dung pile, so if you find one your very lucky and should try to hang on to that relationship.
Only hunted 3 years but this one doesn't really count yet with the knee surgery.
Heck, the east side can kill you just the same. Was up in the Imnaha in June and got snowed on.