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Guide/hunter issues
Posted by Jeff L on Mar 04 2006
Mike, What a great topic! What follows are some of my opinions after having been on both sides.
1. Your age,physical condition,any medical conditions,food issues,hunting experience in general,hunting experience with intended quarry,weapon type/caliber,expectations of potential for success,and in short as many items about yourself that are germain to your hunt.
2. What you forgot to bring from home. Any thing you forgot to say back home that may be important to the overall success for both parties concerned.
3. What his expectations are of the hunter,the weather,terrain, and general field knowledge of the area. What to bring, from minimum safe weapon(caliber) to personal,and daily supplies, including any safety gear if not provided. Additionally, the guide should have enough knowledge of the area and game to be able to give his/her client a reasonable idea of opportunity for success. This is where I have seen "stretches" occur. Agreement on what is an opportunity or a good trophy can be important. The guide should also discuss the hunt plan and specifically go over the potential dangers, how to avoid them, and what to do in an emergency.
4. If hunting together for the 1st time, or new to the quarry or area frequent communication is important but only when neccessary.
Mike, this can be a broad topic and I'm sure there are horror stories on both sides, but being honest,conservative,inquisative,and forthcoming about yourself(on both sides I might add) willhelp to maximize the potential for a great hunt,and the possibility for a lasting relationship by strangers sharing a common bond. Jeff L
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