Then you would bet wrong. I hate many things people do, but I hate no people in and of themselves, it is not in my character. Neither do I owe you an answer to anything you ask, nor an apology for my way of life. What I can tell you is that I help DIYers who want to hunt elk all the time. You need not take my word for it either, in Great Days Outdoors magazine April of this year issue, there will be an article dedicated for those wishing to save money and DIY elk hunt, it is written by myself, free of charge with no compensation.


In general, I discovered that the majority of problems outfitters have with the general public are based on a narrative that just isn't true. In Montana 22% of the outfits lose money, of the remaining ones that turn profit the average is 29,000.00 per year. I think it safe to conclude outfitting is not a ticket to great riches, but a lifestyle choice. We all know a jerk outfitter, and frankly, we all have had encounters with jerk hunters. I also know a lot of great outfitters some of which donate time and money locally even though they don't have it, and some great hunters from the general public as well. In conclusion gjersy you are welcome and free to express your thoughts and opinions, however, I encourage you to not hate anyone. We have much to deal with in the rigors of life, why waste even a second hating?