Thanks...thats just what I wanted to know....I didn't want to spent 2-3 grand on a hunt and come back no better off than if I went it alone. I don't mind spending the money if I get something worth the money. .. On the other hand, I don't want to kill a penned up elk roaming around on a couple hundred acres. Just isn't hunting to me... Now, how do I decide on what outfitter??...there are hundreds of them out there.