WOOOOOW!! Just stumbled on this thread, good read. Some serious, some funny s$%t. Sure adds truth to the adage " some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you."

Dr. D, personally, I think you're getting to much crap over the thread, but with that said,
l'll make a couple of observations.

1. Who are we to attack some one with " why would you want to spend money......yada yada. To each his own. Your money, do what you want with it.

2. Made big mistake after the first day not going in " nude " then changing at the stand.

3. U should have followed your instincts and DEMANDED to hunt the way your gut said, { new stand location } if allowed by law. 4500+ $$ gives you that say so.

4. Way to much back and forth with other posters. Sure to bring on the negativity, but in IMHO, you handled it with class.

5. Your right about width when scoring racks. Why should a rack be credited with air, and deducted for irregular?

Frankly, I have a hard time imagining an outfitter conducting business the way this one did, with repeat clients, provided you were respectful to him and not an A$$. Not doubting your truthfullnes, just difficult to imagine.

CROKIT