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Mike76
Lil-Rokslider
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From good experience After I Add my opinion you can do as you may.
First Never ever pay that guide /outfitter prior to you hunt and have everything in writing. The area your hunting in. that that outfitter will be with you not someone who doesn't know the country inside and out. How reputable is he/she actually is from more than 1 person. I had a guide that was supposed to be one of the best in NM 16B Wrong! If archery hunting, makes sure they already know where there is water and if elk are using it and in that area.
have pictures dated from the photographer which is usually on the picture.
If you sign a contract, they do not need money up front. You are guaranteeing that you're going on that hunt Unless of an emergency and a letter from a DR will ok that.
If you are on a drop never pay until your hunt is over and they have picked u up and, on your way, out. Cross all your T's and dot all your i's. If there is question look else ware your only helping yourself.
I have been chasing these damn elk for 60 years now and had the worst damn hunt in all my years.
Read my hunt.
Hey there, my Friends I have not been on since my trip into 16B. in September but wanted all to hear about this F'd up hunt we were on as I told all I would do good or bad.
On a 14-mile ride in my horse completely fell at about 12 miles in through m and I landed on my head.
They were going to take me out, but I did not want to ruin my kids' chance at a good bull so elected to ride all the way in.
After 7 days I had enough as I was not doing well at all. So, the kid called for us to get taken out. @ days later they show up and listen to this one.
They not only put me back on the horse I rode in to on but while packing up that horse just standing there fell off his feet twice sleeping. LOL i asked is this going to happen again. she stated they all do that! I said why are not of the others falling? no reply.
On the way out all was going good and finally close to the truck that horse fell again with me on him, and I didn't think I was going to make it out of there.
We got to the truck, and they had to find something I could climb off the horse high enough to get me off then my son put me in the truck as he loaded all our bags from the trip.
Now here is the other Joke I call it as we have both been Elk hunting probably as much as anyone that takes you in on these hunts just not with an outfitter always on our own. But! when you get a hunt like this you want the best. Well! We didn't have that for sure. Everything was set up before the hunt for a location. When we got close to the end, we headed up prior creek I said we are supposed to go up chicken coop trail.
She said it too far I'm dropping you in prior and so about a 1/4 mile up prior we were dropped on the creek the only water withing 2-3 miles. I said why would we get dropped on water that I'd think ELK might be using. No reply! they unloaded and off they went. Not only pissed off hurting, I sat in that camp for 7 days then had enough and had to get out of there. stumbling around until the kid got back after walking 8-10 miles Aday looking for elk and only saw 7 young Bulls on the first day and not another thing in 7 days everyday up and gone at 3 AM and back at dark every Nite and said he covered so much ground it was crazy for the low number of animals in that area that is supposed to be a great spot.
Not that all Outfitters are the same, but I'd never Hire an outfitter ever again. This Hype on trophy Bulls makes us all a little excited. But when things happen and you're at the mercy of an outfitter think about it. Do the homework as I thought I did. Good hunting to all in 25-26 My elk days have ended after this hunt.
I have killed more than my share of Bulls and a cow or two and anymore it is not as big a deal as it once was.
I for one should have listened to those who went through issues with Guide /Outfitters.
First Never ever pay that guide /outfitter prior to you hunt and have everything in writing. The area your hunting in. that that outfitter will be with you not someone who doesn't know the country inside and out. How reputable is he/she actually is from more than 1 person. I had a guide that was supposed to be one of the best in NM 16B Wrong! If archery hunting, makes sure they already know where there is water and if elk are using it and in that area.
have pictures dated from the photographer which is usually on the picture.
If you sign a contract, they do not need money up front. You are guaranteeing that you're going on that hunt Unless of an emergency and a letter from a DR will ok that.
If you are on a drop never pay until your hunt is over and they have picked u up and, on your way, out. Cross all your T's and dot all your i's. If there is question look else ware your only helping yourself.
I have been chasing these damn elk for 60 years now and had the worst damn hunt in all my years.
Read my hunt.
Hey there, my Friends I have not been on since my trip into 16B. in September but wanted all to hear about this F'd up hunt we were on as I told all I would do good or bad.
On a 14-mile ride in my horse completely fell at about 12 miles in through m and I landed on my head.
They were going to take me out, but I did not want to ruin my kids' chance at a good bull so elected to ride all the way in.
After 7 days I had enough as I was not doing well at all. So, the kid called for us to get taken out. @ days later they show up and listen to this one.
They not only put me back on the horse I rode in to on but while packing up that horse just standing there fell off his feet twice sleeping. LOL i asked is this going to happen again. she stated they all do that! I said why are not of the others falling? no reply.
On the way out all was going good and finally close to the truck that horse fell again with me on him, and I didn't think I was going to make it out of there.
We got to the truck, and they had to find something I could climb off the horse high enough to get me off then my son put me in the truck as he loaded all our bags from the trip.
Now here is the other Joke I call it as we have both been Elk hunting probably as much as anyone that takes you in on these hunts just not with an outfitter always on our own. But! when you get a hunt like this you want the best. Well! We didn't have that for sure. Everything was set up before the hunt for a location. When we got close to the end, we headed up prior creek I said we are supposed to go up chicken coop trail.
She said it too far I'm dropping you in prior and so about a 1/4 mile up prior we were dropped on the creek the only water withing 2-3 miles. I said why would we get dropped on water that I'd think ELK might be using. No reply! they unloaded and off they went. Not only pissed off hurting, I sat in that camp for 7 days then had enough and had to get out of there. stumbling around until the kid got back after walking 8-10 miles Aday looking for elk and only saw 7 young Bulls on the first day and not another thing in 7 days everyday up and gone at 3 AM and back at dark every Nite and said he covered so much ground it was crazy for the low number of animals in that area that is supposed to be a great spot.
Not that all Outfitters are the same, but I'd never Hire an outfitter ever again. This Hype on trophy Bulls makes us all a little excited. But when things happen and you're at the mercy of an outfitter think about it. Do the homework as I thought I did. Good hunting to all in 25-26 My elk days have ended after this hunt.
I have killed more than my share of Bulls and a cow or two and anymore it is not as big a deal as it once was.
I for one should have listened to those who went through issues with Guide /Outfitters.
