RE: colorado scouting service
Heres my honest take. First I can get all the topo maps, success ratios etc you describe in the first part by clicking on the website for free. Secondly, I don't know how valuable your field scouting report is because animals are pretty dynamic, as is vegitation etc. Elk can be there one day, and miles away the next. Personally, I wouldn't pay for the information you are providing. Having said all that, it is an intresting concept, and perhaps it would appeal to DIYer out-of-staters. However, if your hiring off season guides, your report would have to be fairly old be the time season rolls around. Also, states regulate outfitting pretty closely, and you may be crossing the line, or maybe not I don't know. Finally, how much clientel can you possible get for one area? Would it even be worth you time? Expanded you area would be difficult and probably beyond your logistical capabilities. Again, it is an intresting idea, and an outfitter could probably give you a better idea of the logistics and clientel.