 | Communicate With Your
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You are
paying for the trip so communicate with them. Let them know your needs and
desires. Tell them when you become tired and need to rest or eat lunch. |
| Be Humble - Be
Willing To Learn From The Guide |
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Listen to
the guide's ideas. Good guides are experts on the area your hunting and how to hunt
a particular animal. But if you have a theory or idea let them know. Act like
you are hunting with your best friend. |
| Remember Good Guides
Usually Have Great Enthusiasm |
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Because of
your guides enthusiasm may walk your feet off. Good guides will want to get the
client in the best position to harvest a trophy animal so come prepared for the type of
hunt you booked. |
| Prepare Yourself
Physically and Mentally to Hunt Hard All Day |
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Go into the
hunt in the best physical shape you personally can. Be honest with your guide or
outfitter on your physical limitations. If they know this ahead of time they can
prepare to hunt areas that will compliment your abilities. If you book through The
Hunter's Network we will find the guides that will better meet your abilities, budget, and
type of hunt desired. |
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Spend a lot of time at the range,
know your gun and its ability and your ability. Become a marksman. Get into
shape. Have your doctor complete a physical. Loose some weight if
necessary. If you will be riding a horse get used to riding a horse for hours on
end. This will help you in the end - your rear end. |
| Be Part of the Hunt - Not
Just the One That Pulls the Trigger |
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Become a team with your guide - work
together. Help out where you can. Try to learn about what the guides are doing
and why, without getting in their way. Enjoy the whole experience. |
| Appreciate the Efforts of
the Outfitters and Guide |
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Express your appreciation.
Tipping is standard and includes all involved - from the wranglers, to the guides and
outfitters. The largest tip would go to the hard working guide. Base this on
service, just as you would at a restaurant. The tip, however, doesn't necessarily
have to be cash, it could be a knife, or something else of value. |
| Use the Best Gear |
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Buy good quality equipment.
Quality goes a long way in clothing and equipment, especially in the back country. |
| Never Be Afraid To Ask
Your Guide A Question |
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Remember there is never a dumb
question. The guide is there to help you. |
| Have Fun and Enjoy The
Hunt! |
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