question about outfitted hunts
02-04-2009, 03:35 PM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: question about outfitted hunts
I would think most of the reputable ones with proven track records have probably already signed up or will shortly sign up their camps. Most are repeat customers or friends of friends. If you check most of the good ones websites they're usually booked by June for the following fall. I can't see them dropping their prices the first year into this economic nightmare. When they start NOT filling them up they may do something... but I wouldn't look for it anytime soon. They're just now getting into the shows and all that where they'll get lots of bites.
02-04-2009, 05:28 PM
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mont County, Pa
Posts: 7,368
RE: question about outfitted hunts
No, but you can bet there will be cancelations due to the economy. Some guides have a cancelation list that you can be put on. If somebody cancels at the last minute you can get some of these hunts at very discounted prices. Sometimes as much as half the original hunt cost! The only drawback is that last minute air fares can be steep.
02-04-2009, 05:59 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Midway Ky USA
Posts: 1,157
RE: question about outfitted hunts
I'm with Kodiak on this one...most "quality" outfitters with great hunts have waiting lists, they still should have enough folks to fill their camps. If you're considering any outfitter do your homework and talk to past clients.
02-04-2009, 06:39 PM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 576
RE: question about outfitted hunts
Yah the most reputable ones probably will fill out if not already but I would think that it will catch them sooner or later, it has effected alot of people already and will continue to effect many more, eventually it will effect everyone.
02-05-2009, 12:48 PM
#7
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 13
RE: question about outfitted hunts
I'm just wondering how this economy is going to effect the hunting world. I would imagine even guys that are financially ok are watching what they are going to spend on a trip. I'll see this week at the Harrisburg PA show. There are alot of outfitters there.
02-05-2009, 02:55 PM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location:
Posts: 7,367
RE: question about outfitted hunts
The Good outfitters may have waiting lists, but my guess is they'll be getting shorter.
Outfitters I know that are friends (not the ones I hunt with) are telling a difference. One thing for sure it will definitely weed some of them out. I heard last weeka local outfitter was selling his house and lodge.
Anyone interested? $850,000 get you in the outfitting business[8D]
Dan
Outfitters I know that are friends (not the ones I hunt with) are telling a difference. One thing for sure it will definitely weed some of them out. I heard last weeka local outfitter was selling his house and lodge.
Anyone interested? $850,000 get you in the outfitting business[8D]
Dan
02-05-2009, 03:42 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: PA
Posts: 1,689
RE: question about outfitted hunts
There will be some deals as the year goes on. I am friends with a lot of outfitters and they are telling me the cancellation rate is unreal. Also the people on the waiting lists are disappearing. Its gonna get ugly for the outfitters in the next few years. I am constantly getting emails from different outfitters cutting prices and having hunts on special. And some are extremely reputable outfits. If you have some extra money put away you will be able to get some unbelievable deals.