I have never, and never will use an outfitter. When I was young, you could always find a farmer/rancher/land owner that would let you hunt his land. Then the Outfitters came along and started buying and leasing the land, not allowing anyone to hunt with out paying big bucks. They have also been notorious for building high fences. I dont have much love for an outfitter. I dont think they are bad, but I just dont like what money has done to hunting in my neck of the woods. If you can, I would try to find some land to lease or some that a friend would let you hunt and do it all your self. I am very blessed when it comes to hunting, I have land in Louisiana and Texas that has been owned by no one but my family, so I dont have to worry about fighting the outfitter thing. I have had many outfitters offer me lots of money for my land. Not only do I tell them no, but Hell no.

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