RE: Serious Rut Question (lengthy read)
I know this isn't answering your question,but one of the primary reasons that I don't go on guided hunts any more is because I felt like I couldn't hunt the way I wanted to.I have been on two guided hunts,both for whitetails,both with a rifle,this was many years ago.
So much depends on the outfitter though,if you have a quality outfitter with a great area,you are likely best to trust his judgement.
I prefer to trust my own instincts though and for that reason I will likely never go on a guided hunt again.