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<blockquote data-quote="DanMan" data-source="post: 409381" data-attributes="member: 23573"><p>I 've been on several outfitted hunts out west. Some great, some o.k. some just bad. Even someone experienced with outfitted hunts can get on a bad one</p><p>but if you do your homework before booking help stay out of trouble.</p><p> #1. Decide what you want out of a hunt. Serious trophy or lots of opportunity to fill your tag? Good time with the boys ( drinking ) or very controlled .</p><p>#2. Contact those previous hunters! As many as possible from most recent year.</p><p>If outfitter is slow to furnish a good list - run! My first question to ask </p><p> these guys is how many times they have hunted with said outfitter. A good, established outfitter should have many repeat clients.</p><p>Next ask how many hunters per year . You can do the math to see if it adds up</p><p>to the right amount of pressure on the deer.</p><p>#3. What is the outfitters claims on success ? If they promise too much be careful.</p><p> They should have photo's they are proud to show or email ( check for recent ones )</p><p># 4. Sometimes you can check with the area's local taxidermist. They normally know what has been going on.</p><p> </p><p>Only after taking your time and doing the research should you book your hunt.</p><p>Be wary of an outfitter who tries to pressure you into a quick decision because most good ones have no trouble filling their spots.</p><p></p><p>For western hunts Carters Hunter Services are a super source of information.</p><p>its well worth the membership cost to get their recommendations.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DanMan, post: 409381, member: 23573"] I 've been on several outfitted hunts out west. Some great, some o.k. some just bad. Even someone experienced with outfitted hunts can get on a bad one but if you do your homework before booking help stay out of trouble. #1. Decide what you want out of a hunt. Serious trophy or lots of opportunity to fill your tag? Good time with the boys ( drinking ) or very controlled . #2. Contact those previous hunters! As many as possible from most recent year. If outfitter is slow to furnish a good list - run! My first question to ask these guys is how many times they have hunted with said outfitter. A good, established outfitter should have many repeat clients. Next ask how many hunters per year . You can do the math to see if it adds up to the right amount of pressure on the deer. #3. What is the outfitters claims on success ? If they promise too much be careful. They should have photo's they are proud to show or email ( check for recent ones ) # 4. Sometimes you can check with the area's local taxidermist. They normally know what has been going on. Only after taking your time and doing the research should you book your hunt. Be wary of an outfitter who tries to pressure you into a quick decision because most good ones have no trouble filling their spots. For western hunts Carters Hunter Services are a super source of information. its well worth the membership cost to get their recommendations. [/QUOTE]
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