Maybe contact a hunting guide school? They'll cover a bunch of the basics and give you tips in what to watch for as you develop and run your business.
kamoking
02-03-2012 05:45 AM
Originally Posted by thomasmgp
(Post 3896715)
Think I see what you are trying to say. I remember going on a goose hunting trip in Maryland. The guide didnt even set out decoys just broke the ice on a nearby pond so they would have fresh water. He literally told us to wait for the birds to land then everyone pop up from the ground blind at once and mow them down. I looked up cause I could feel the wind off their wings and there had to have been at least 5,000 of them.
10 of us popped up out of the trench and emptied our guns, then we repeated it 3 more times. Freezer full of geese but it just didnt seem fair. I mean what fun is it when you have a bunch of people just blowing away birds at point blank range just standing there.
Hunts for most of us are a combination of the "journey" and the "destination" but due to a few that demand the most bang for thier buck and are more concerned with the destination some outfitters adapt thier hunts to focus on killing vs hunting to cater to those wanting that type hunt. Know some may take offense and my reply is "to each his own" I appreciate all hunters because we all pay to hunt(license fees, ammo taxes, equipment taxes ect) and portions of that funding ultimately goes back into the upkeep, care, and furtherance of the very game we hunt. Good luck with your venture if you make the decision to take the plunge, good advice given on possible outfitter license and insuring yourself, your property, and your hunters. You can get event insurance just for the turkey season or go with year round. Check with your ins company for assistance. Have seen companies recently that broker hunting insurance that are familiar with your situation. Be prepared... you have hunted with hunters you enjoyed being with... unfortunately you cant get references on prospective clients but can reserve the right to refuse service on repeat problem children. :confused0024:
