| Choosing the right Outfitter to book a hunting trip | | | | the Outfitters you're interested in. Some good |
| with can be a very daunting, but rewarding task. | | | | forums to check are North American Hunting |
| While there are a few bad apples out there, most | | | | Club, Primos Cabin chat and Realtree. |
| Outfitters are hard working, honest people who | | | | Write down a list of questions to ask when talking |
| are passionate about what they do. A little | | | | with the Outfitter. Good Outfitters will gladly |
| homework on your part can go a long way in | | | | answer any questions you might have. Take note |
| turning your next hunt, into a memory that will | | | | of answers like "we'll see what we can do" or "if |
| last a life time. | | | | we have the time" those answers usually means |
| Start by searching the internet for a good | | | | NO. |
| Outfitter directory. Be wary of the directories | | | | Be in the right physical shape for the hunt you're |
| that only provide a small list of Outfitters that | | | | planning. You will not enjoy your hunt if you are |
| have paid a fee to be listed in their directory, a | | | | unable to meet the physical demands of a grueling |
| good directory will provide you with a complete | | | | hunt. Ask the Outfitter what to expect as to the |
| list of Outfitters to choose from. | | | | type of terrain and distances you may need to |
| One of the most important things you need to do | | | | walk. Then decide if this type of hunt is right for |
| when choosing an Outfitter is check their | | | | you. |
| References, a good Outfitters will gladly give you | | | | Choose a hunt that's right for your personality. If |
| a list of references. Be sure to call them, | | | | you can't sit still, don't go on a hunt that requires |
| remember these are hunters just like you, and will | | | | you to be on stand most of the day, instead |
| be happy to talk with you about their hunts. You | | | | choose a hunt that is spot and stalk. |
| can gain some very valuable information regarding | | | | If you absolutely must shoot something, then |
| the Outfitter from them. | | | | check out Outfitters that offer a guaranteed hunt |
| A lot of Outfitters are now putting videos of their | | | | or have a high success rate. Remember an |
| hunts on places like YouTube and Google Video. | | | | Outfitter can only provide you with a chance to |
| These hunting videos can give you good insight | | | | harvest an animal. You must be proficient with |
| into what type of operation the Outfitter has to | | | | the type of weapon you're hunting with. Don't |
| offer. | | | | miss the shot of a lifetime, Practice, Practice, |
| Check the online forums for information regarding | | | | Practice! |