check all references rather extensively and don,t settle on one or two, remember its rather easy for any shady outfitter,
to have reference phone numbers routed to relatives or a couple lucky clients.
Ive always suggested asking the people the outfitter,
provided for phone numbers, of the people they might have that were there with them,
and ask for dates the hunts occurred, things could and do change over time
clients can be lazy,and expect far more than they are entitled too, and both clients and guides should be willing to work, and be in decent physical shape,
but guides that know what your expecting and a camp that provides decent meals and a dry comfortable camp are reasonable expectations
as is having a reasonable chance for the client too shoot at the game and I personally would expect that to be under 300 yards, several times on a trip.
many of my friends have booked and went on hunts in Colorado and Oregon, results, COST, GUIDES and camps varied WILDLY,
ITs hardly the guides fault if you can,t shoot accurately or are in lousy physical condition, and if your not willing to hunt from dawn till dark.
no mater what shape you think your in, its not going to feel the same at elevated altitudes and your almost 100% sure to not be used to the physical stress level required
, be aware it takes time to acclimate to higher altitudes,
bring a bottle of aspirin use chap stick on your lips, and drink lots of gator-aid, read up on altitude sickness.
good well broken in boots with cleat tread soles,warm socks, a comfortable day pack, a decent hat with sun visor,
a decent sleeping bag thats rated below ZERO may be very beneficial.
Ive been on 28 out of state elk hunts ,only a few were with outfitters, , but they do usually have access to much better hunt areas than the general public,
many provide a valuable service and access to good areas, ask lots of questions on what they suggest you do to prepare,
for the hunt and what to bring, and contact the areas state game department biologist, and chamber of commerce,
too check up on the business reputation, and hunt areas. (buy topo maps and study them)

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