I found online an outfitter guide of questions to ask, google it....

essentially, call every reference on the list! most guys if not all will probably say they're great but you might hear otherwise. If they have no references be wary.

Find out about past 3 years success....overall, but more importantly your hunt....ie bow/gun, and your particular season.

Sometimes its hard to not be overwhelmed by the good pitch.....but I almost think the guy telling you how it is....is the better outfitter....some guys wil tell you they kill say 200" muleys all the time, whereas the other guy says if you get a 180" feel lucky. Sure you want the 200" but if its just BS that doesn't do you any good.

From personal experience I would ask about who will be your personal guide....not the outfitter/head of operation but your personal guide. I think on 1 hunt I got stuck the new guy/guide, not one of his normal go to's. Which I think wasn't good for me. I'd prefer a guide that hunts with the outfitter often, if not for him exclusively, not someone the outfitter called a month prior to your hunt...

Be annoying, ask stupid questions, not to you, but if you have a question, call him and ask. I think the more you talk to someone the more you can get a feel for someone.

Also shot opportunity is a big question of mine....though i think they tend to tell you you'll get a shot....I know its hunting, not killing, but all I can ask for is a shot opportunity.....if you miss then you have to live with it, can't blame anyone else, which is what I prefer.