Questions for selecting a guide

ltc444 · February 2, 2012, 10:50 AM

I am finally going to go on a guided Antelope Hunt this fall.

What questions should I ask of a prospective guide?

What services should he provide?

Buzzcook · February 2, 2012, 10:00 PM

Well for one thing he should supply references from previous clients.

warbirdlover · February 2, 2012, 11:45 PM

Most provide decent lodging, two big meals a day and the guiding. Some will pick you up at the airport if you're flying in. It's cheaper if two or more hunters go per guide versus one guide per person ($$$$). I went on an unguided hunt in Wyoming years ago and the "son" of the rancher field dressed my buck for me and helped me cape it out. I've never went on a guided hunt so I don't know what you tip them or any of that.

Search the state you'll be hunting for guides and find the ones with websites to browse. That's a place to start....

Wyoredman · February 3, 2012, 12:13 AM

Check in with the Outfitters and Guides Association in the state you plan to hunt. All reputable outfitters will be members and the Association will have good info. Then call around and ask for refrences. The good outfitters will be glad to provide you with contacts from previous clients.

http://www.wyoga.org/

Here is a link to the Association in Wyoming. There is a "Find A Guide" link on the top menu.

Good luck, and good hunting!

February 2, 2012, 10:50 AM	#1
ltc444 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Location: Vernon AZ Posts: 1,195	Questions for selecting a guide I am finally going to go on a guided Antelope Hunt this fall. What questions should I ask of a prospective guide? What services should he provide?

February 2, 2012, 11:45 PM	#3
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,324	Most provide decent lodging, two big meals a day and the guiding. Some will pick you up at the airport if you're flying in. It's cheaper if two or more hunters go per guide versus one guide per person ($$$$). I went on an unguided hunt in Wyoming years ago and the "son" of the rancher field dressed my buck for me and helped me cape it out. I've never went on a guided hunt so I don't know what you tip them or any of that. Search the state you'll be hunting for guides and find the ones with websites to browse. That's a place to start.... Last edited by warbirdlover; February 2, 2012 at 11:54 PM.

February 3, 2012, 12:13 AM	#4
Wyoredman Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,350	Check in with the Outfitters and Guides Association in the state you plan to hunt. All reputable outfitters will be members and the Association will have good info. Then call around and ask for refrences. The good outfitters will be glad to provide you with contacts from previous clients. http://www.wyoga.org/ Here is a link to the Association in Wyoming. There is a "Find A Guide" link on the top menu. Good luck, and good hunting! __________________ Go Pokes! Go Rams!

February 2, 2012, 10:00 PM	#2
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	Well for one thing he should supply references from previous clients.