Archive for the ‘Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info’ Category
18April2009
A Fun Day Hunting Pheasants and Chukar at Flying Feathers
Posted by Darrell under: Gun; Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
Back in mid March, our friends Thad and Michelle came up from Texas for a visit. We started planning some fun stuff to do. We had all heard about Flying Feathers and so Jeff called them to see if they were still booking hunts. We caught them right at the end of the season and […]
28June2007
What Does a Guided Alaska Black Bear Hunt REALLY Cost?
Posted by Darrell under: Black Bear; Alaska; Planning a Trip; Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
Ok, so you’ve found a guided, fully outfitted hunt for $XXX dollars and now you want to know - What is it really going to cost me? Well, if its an Alaska Spring Black Bear hunt, I can tell you. Even if its not an Alaska Spring Black Bear hunt, a quick review of my […]
9June2007
Finding The Right Guide or Outfitter - part 4 - Checking References
Posted by Darrell under: Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
Have you have already done steps 1, 2, and 3? Step 1 was defining your specific needs. Step 2 was beginning your search. Step 3 was asking the right questions.
So, you’ve found an outfitter that looks like they meet your needs. He has the right answers and his website is awesome. You are ready to […]
26May2007
Finding The Right Guide or Outfitter - part 3 - Asking The Right Questions
Posted by Darrell under: Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
Now you have already done steps 1 and 2. Step 1 was defining your specific needs. Step 2 was beginning your search.
For the next part, we’ll assume that you’ve found a few outfitters (either by word of mouth or via the internet) that could potentially fill your needs. What questions should you have?
1. How many […]
24May2007
Finding The Right Guide or Outfitter - part 2 - Beginning Your Search
Posted by Darrell under: Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
Ok, so you are looking for a guide and you’ve already done the first and most important part: defined your own needs (part 1 of this series).
So, we’ll assume that you know what you are looking for – and you’ve defined it and put it down on paper. Its now time to start looking for a […]
9May2007
Finding The Right Guide or Outfitter - part 1 - What are Your Needs?
Posted by Darrell under: Planning a Trip; Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
The first step to finding the RIGHT outfitter or guide to properly fit your needs is to define YOUR needs. This takes a little time and some self examination. You should answer to the following questions before ever attempting to find a guide. If your hunting as a group - answer the questions as a […]
8May2007
Western Extremes and Tuchodi Outfitters Elk Hunt
Posted by Darrell under: Elk; Noteworthy Video; Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
I recently watched an episode of Western Extremes for a Tuchodi River Outfitters elk hunt. It was incredible! On the show, Larry Warren, Tuchodi’s owner, called in Bull after Bull, until a beautiful 6×6 was finally taken by Western Extremes camera man - Andy.
Andy started off with his bow, but changed to a rifle because […]
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