Well, this topic got of on the wrong foot some how. Beaver is very right with so many thing. Here in Montana people die every year. Die. Now outfitter help keep them safe. Outfitters have the tents and the gear and the know how to help hunters, but it is very pricey. I definetly am not ever telling anyone to but come out west and try to hunt with out alot of know how. Every year we end up helping someone pack out there elk because they did think about it before they shot it and they where not able to get it out. Then there is the weather. I know this Sept. we had several hugh snow storms, and it where didnt have the tents and stoves to help us you could freeze very easy. But then there are alot of people that can come out west because they have the know how. WHat i am trying to start is frineds helping friend find places to hunt that cant afford a outfitter. Outfitter need to feed there familys too, so if you can help them i am sure it will be worth you money, but if you cant, there has to be another way right. And that is where guys like me come in.
Ok about the 25% on hunting. There are alot of variables in that. I killed a 25 inch very nice 4x4 mulie deer this year in one day, and seen 15 more that anyone in there right mines would shoot. And elk is a little harder but you still have over a 50% with a bow and better with a gun. I guess it all depends on the situation.
But think before you jump into things please. Good luck hunting all.