Originally Posted by
txhunter58
So helpful! And without really knowing why he chose to hire an outfitter.
Turk: tell us more about your hunt. Where did you hunt, and did you see elk or have any shot opportunities? Did they pack you in on horses, or was it private land etc. Public vs private land hunting can be a lot different. No, it doesn't sound right if the outfitter was not dressed in camo, and while different people have luck with different strategies, generally the outfitter will stay with you until you locate some elk, then he will separate from you, with you getting closer to the elk and him trying to call a bull in for you.
Do you want to try another outfitter in the future or has this soured you on that avenue. As stated, there are plenty of do it yourself opportunities in the west, and some people online can be very helpful in helping you figure out where to start.
I was in Colorado, on private land walk in We heard bull about 200 yards and he didn't want to go no closer. I don't no why because the bull did not come. The outfitter is paying 30 thousand to lease the private land. I think he get all the client he can and tell them there elk there and don't want no one to shoot them.