Hunting rates
10-05-2016, 05:03 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 2,743
honestly I have only used a outfitter when legally it was needed and that was in Canada, as a non resident
other wise I have never paid for a guide to take me hunting,
most every state(not all)
have a LOT of public lands
and I would bet 90% of folks that don;'t own there own, tend to use it, OR they hunt off friends lands they have permission on!
Yes there are a LOT of outfitters out there, but the percentage of hunters to outfitters, is SMALL
Most cannot or will not PAY what most outfitters charge
when you do the math, an outfitter is a costly adventure, all the more so if your looking for meat, a fully guided hunt can cost a lot of money, making the price per LB of meat CRAZY costly!
there is NO standard price for a outfitter either, as a lot depends on what they offer, Location, STATE /providence/country,how much land they have, quality of land, reputation, clientele they have, and a LOT of other variables, like success rates, quality of game taken and so on.
an example, a outfitter for a whitetail deer hunting in say PA< can get maybe 1500( Or more or even less) for a weeks hunt, and one in a say Texas can get 10 grand (or more , or less too)
and thats a HUGE Difference in per day costs?
SO< species is a big part of things, HOW hard it is to draw a tag
a high end hard to draw sheep hunt can run 100 grand, and talk about PER day cost?? LOL
NUTS
SO< maybe you should ask, based more on where and WHAT your hunting, and weapon type too, as that matters also??
and se what others in your area and after like game pay? if you want to know if you got a deal or not
other wise I have never paid for a guide to take me hunting,
most every state(not all)
have a LOT of public lands
and I would bet 90% of folks that don;'t own there own, tend to use it, OR they hunt off friends lands they have permission on!
Yes there are a LOT of outfitters out there, but the percentage of hunters to outfitters, is SMALL
Most cannot or will not PAY what most outfitters charge
when you do the math, an outfitter is a costly adventure, all the more so if your looking for meat, a fully guided hunt can cost a lot of money, making the price per LB of meat CRAZY costly!
there is NO standard price for a outfitter either, as a lot depends on what they offer, Location, STATE /providence/country,how much land they have, quality of land, reputation, clientele they have, and a LOT of other variables, like success rates, quality of game taken and so on.
an example, a outfitter for a whitetail deer hunting in say PA< can get maybe 1500( Or more or even less) for a weeks hunt, and one in a say Texas can get 10 grand (or more , or less too)
and thats a HUGE Difference in per day costs?
SO< species is a big part of things, HOW hard it is to draw a tag
a high end hard to draw sheep hunt can run 100 grand, and talk about PER day cost?? LOL
NUTS
SO< maybe you should ask, based more on where and WHAT your hunting, and weapon type too, as that matters also??
and se what others in your area and after like game pay? if you want to know if you got a deal or not
10-05-2016, 01:00 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 2,743
having a guide isn't bad, but its like cheating> also at same time
your being told what to do and NOT really learning HOW and WHY to do things
GA I think has a LOT of public lands, might be worth your time to talk to a few game wardens in area's you like to try, might find you some FREE hunting land
having a guide also DOESN:T always mean getting a deer too
so, be prepared just in case!
your being told what to do and NOT really learning HOW and WHY to do things
GA I think has a LOT of public lands, might be worth your time to talk to a few game wardens in area's you like to try, might find you some FREE hunting land
having a guide also DOESN:T always mean getting a deer too
so, be prepared just in case!
10-05-2016, 02:18 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Germany/Calif.
Posts: 2,664
A guide is often for somebody who has a busy life, work, responsibilities or whatever and doesn't have the time to invest in scouting etc.
I've had good experiences with guides. IMO, really the way to go when you are in new to you territory.
A good guide is usually a referral from somebody who has used him or her before.
Guide packages come in all flavors, the Hunt, the party etc. I go to hunt, the food, entertainment and comfort level are secondary to me.
The best guide IMO is the one who drives you out and drops you off in game country at 3 A.M. and comes to pick you up after dark. Gives you detailed instructions on where to look and where not to go.
I've had good experiences with guides. IMO, really the way to go when you are in new to you territory.
A good guide is usually a referral from somebody who has used him or her before.
Guide packages come in all flavors, the Hunt, the party etc. I go to hunt, the food, entertainment and comfort level are secondary to me.
The best guide IMO is the one who drives you out and drops you off in game country at 3 A.M. and comes to pick you up after dark. Gives you detailed instructions on where to look and where not to go.
10-05-2016, 03:03 PM
#7
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: florida
Posts: 14
having a guide isn't bad, but its like cheating> also at same time
your being told what to do and NOT really learning HOW and WHY to do things
GA I think has a LOT of public lands, might be worth your time to talk to a few game wardens in area's you like to try, might find you some FREE hunting land
having a guide also DOESN:T always mean getting a deer too
so, be prepared just in case!
your being told what to do and NOT really learning HOW and WHY to do things
GA I think has a LOT of public lands, might be worth your time to talk to a few game wardens in area's you like to try, might find you some FREE hunting land
having a guide also DOESN:T always mean getting a deer too
so, be prepared just in case!
10-05-2016, 03:05 PM
#9
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: florida
Posts: 14
A guide is often for somebody who has a busy life, work, responsibilities or whatever and doesn't have the time to invest in scouting etc.
I've had good experiences with guides. IMO, really the way to go when you are in new to you territory.
A good guide is usually a referral from somebody who has used him or her before.
Guide packages come in all flavors, the Hunt, the party etc. I go to hunt, the food, entertainment and comfort level are secondary to me.
The best guide IMO is the one who drives you out and drops you off in game country at 3 A.M. and comes to pick you up after dark. Gives you detailed instructions on where to look and where not to go.
I've had good experiences with guides. IMO, really the way to go when you are in new to you territory.
A good guide is usually a referral from somebody who has used him or her before.
Guide packages come in all flavors, the Hunt, the party etc. I go to hunt, the food, entertainment and comfort level are secondary to me.
The best guide IMO is the one who drives you out and drops you off in game country at 3 A.M. and comes to pick you up after dark. Gives you detailed instructions on where to look and where not to go.
10-05-2016, 03:35 PM
#10
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Buna, Texas
Posts: 73
Ga., like many areas with alot of acreage owned by big timber have hunting clubs. This way you lease large tracks of land but dont take the whole hit yourself. Many of them post in the classifieds when they have openings. As stated before, the game wardens will be able to tell you where some of the better ones are. Good luck.