There's much to be said for a DIY hunt. However when trying something new it helps to have someone who knows the game. How many of us on our very first hunt scouted an area by ourselves, placed our own stands etc. Most will tell you that a freind took them and put them in a stand that was already there. I know I did. The only difference between that and an outfitter is that no money changed hands.

P&Y is just a scoring system based on the physical characteristics of the rack. Simple. Washington Hunter said it best. The respect is all there. The hunter may get more satisfaction on a DIY but that ,like ethics is all in the heart of the hunter.