Play nice everyone.

Turk, I've never used an outfitter. But if I ever do, I think doing allot of research is a good idea before paying $$$$. Get references of others who have used them. Even references from other unsuccesful hunters. Do your research. A good guide will have faithful and loyal clients. Also, a good guide will still get *mostly* positive reviews from unsuccesful hunters as well. Because the people will see how hard they work and how committed they are to the hunt. You can't guarantee a kill, but a good guide will put the effort in to do the best they can.
-Jake