Originally Posted by
Wheatley
I never have seen the point of hunting with an outfitter. I love hunting because it is challenging, and rewarding when things do come together. It's not about shooting something all the time. I like to put my work into it and play the odds. Anyone can pay someone who has scouted and watched the animals for the better part of a year and get there and take an animal in a few days. Whats the point though. That is truly not what I think hunting is. Even if the tags are expensive for out of state and you only have a few days put your best effort into that hunt and no matter what the outcome is you will have a good time. Those are just my thoughts and I know others have differing opinions and I respect them. At least if you are hunting DIY you know what you can expect and get out of it what you put into it.
One other thing that I thought of after reading big country's post. For the amount that some people pay for these guided hunts they could hunt two to three years for the same amount and get to know the area and better their odds each year.
Many reasons why someone might pick an outfittered hunt. I mean imagine if you grew up in a non-hunting family and learned it all on your own at an older age when you got limited vacation, limited money, and a family to tend too. The idea of paying a bunch of money just to learn, is a tough one.
also many just want to see new terrain. Getting a bunch of crap to a remote place is a pain in the butt. Espeically if one doesn't know what too expect.
I know I used to go to Newfoundland. You can't hunt there unless you have an outfitter. But I didn't to see new terrain, and have a new experience. Have someone cook for me.