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7 Essential Questions to Ask
Potential Montana Hunting Guides
Hiring Montana Elk Outfitters and Hunting for Due Diligence
Jonathan Hiell, a Wall Street analyst with roots in Illinois corn country observed, "Easterners have long gone west in search of trophy hunts. Heading for 'exotic' locals like Montana and hiring a hunting guide for a long weekend of hunting and roughing it. Given the hunting pressures and lack of shoooter bucks in states like New York or neighboring Connecticut, it's shouldn't be surprising really."|
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"Still there are some things you need to know about any Montana elk outfitters and hunting in the Treasure state. So to that end here is a list of 7 smart questions I'd ask any Montana hunting guides." 1) What type of game do you specialize in? What species has the best trophy potential in your area? A reputable outfitter should be honest about what their operation has to offer hunters like you. And if they can't provide what you are looking for should tell you that you'd be better off with another guide. |
2) What type of hunter is the guide I'll be with?
You may not think to ask this but you'll find many can't guide what they don't know. That means bow hunters should be paired up with guides who bow hunt. While those toting a rifle should be working with someone with extensive rifle experience. Because bowhunting elk trips with horses can well be a different sort of hunt than one with rifles.
3) What does the 'complete' hunt package cost.
As with buying a car there are often add-ons with working with outfitters. So you'll see a advertised price and then come down to the price of the complete trip. Add-ons might include the price of licenses, tags, tip for the camp cook, prepping the meat and so forth. Find out about that before your plane touches down.
4) Am I hunting private land, public land or what?
Nothing wrong with hunting public land for elk. Often the outfitter will know where the herds are and can guide you to them. But a public land hunt can be different and it's smart to know that going in.
So those are the first four questions to ask any potential Montana hunting guides you contact. Let's continue on with 3 more questions inquiring minds should ask any potential Montana hunting guide.
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