In some states/countries it is required for a non-resident to be accompanied by a guide/outfitter. In many cases the outfititer leases exclusive rights for hunting in an area and for a fee will allow you to hunt there. For out of state hunters that want to harvest an animal that is either larger than what is available in their area of hunting or may not be available in their area it is a good set up. Sometimes either a no shot/no pay or return hunt is offered. They offer transportation, blinds, land, food, guide, sleeping accomodations, care of harvested game, license and other very helpful resources to the out of state/area hunter.