About Licensed Hunting Outfitters

Commercial outfitters and guides help many hunters get the most out of the hunting season. A permit system is set up to make sure outfitters and guides operate in a safe and professional manner. It also protects your investment in their services. The following are a few basic question that you might ask a guide or outfitter before booking a hunt.

• Decide if you want a full-service guided hunt, or a drop-off camp type hunt. What type of transportation do you prefer? Do you want to hunt for deer, elk, or both? Do you have a preferred region of the state to hunt?
  
  
• How will you be hunting? Will you be hunting on foot, horseback, or four-wheel-drive
  vehicles. There may be physical limitations that you need to consider before picking a specific type of hunt.
  
  
• What type of accommodations are provided? Will you be staying in tents, cabins, or a full-blown resort or ranch?
  
  
• How many hunters will there be per guide? While there is a cost factor, do not accept more than three hunters per guide.
  
  
• What about food? Will the guide accommodate special dietary needs?
  
  
• Ask the guide for advice on clothing and equipment that you may be required to supply. Although most of your equipment may be provided, you will still need to brig your own rifle, all-weather clothing and personal items.
  
  
• What is the price of the hunt? Are there any fees expected? Things like packing an animal out, capping a head mount, processing or tipping may be additional.

Remember to ask for references. A good guide usually has repeat business every year.