Beaverjack and Surestrike...nice to hear from two guys that know their way around the block and are honest. People that hunt with outfitters have to realize its a 2 way street. When you book a hunt book it with your head and be realistic in your expectations..if your picking a hunt in deepest darkest Idaho or Montana be sure your in shape if not don't go , heck there are hunts I know I can't go on unless my back or knee heals and I would be a fool to book something without being in peak condition. If you go you have no one to blame but yourself if your miserable and dont kill something. That brings me up to the next point..realistic expectations of game quality.. hopefully the area you are hunting will have a good population of animals and the outfitter if reputable will tell you this, if your told there are 5x5's in the area don't gripe because you can't find any 6x6 350 bulls running around when you get there. Count a kill as a blessing and nothing more. Your guide won't be miserable and you won't be either, believe me they feel enough pressure to produce if their good enough that they don't need some tinhorn prodding them on. And last of all enjoy yourself and the scenery...there must be a reason why guys go hunting in these places for 7 days a year and spend the remaining 358 dreaming about it. My .02 for what its worth