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Hunting Client Guidelines

There is plenty of advice out there on what to look for in a hunting (or fishing) guide, but not much advice on the expected behavior of the client.  American Hunter is helping to fill this gap.  Clients should help at camp, if  help is needed.  Tip well, particularly if tips are deserved.  Author Cameron [...]

Tips for Choosing a Goose Hunting Guide

There are seven things to keep in mind when hiring a goose hunting guide: References, type of hunt, advice on clothing & equipment, hunting territory, guide effort, cancellation policy, and additional hunts available.

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Hunter Books Fake Hunt; Loses $6,000

A man from Olmstead, Minnesota, found a 21-day hunt on the Web and wired $6,000, which he never saw again.  The site was reportedly for Beattie Lake Outfitters in Canada.  The man reported that he talked to people connected to the site before sending the money.

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Let this be a lesson:  The Web can be a [...]

Tips for Finding a Fishing Guide

If the state requires a guide license, confirm that license with the state, and see if there have been any complaints.  The guide should be insured, and should have First Aid certification.  Check online forums for details on the guide.

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Want to Buy a Fishing Boat? Hiring a Guide or Charter Boat is Way Cheaper

The old saying is that a boat is a bottomless hole into which you throw your money.  An article by Ron Cripps makes this argument pretty well, pointing out that once you’ve paid for your boat, you need to put in another 10%/year for upkeep.  Hiring a guide is a better use of your money.  [...]

Tips for Choosing a Pheasant Hunting Outfitter

It comes down to location, amenities, and budget, according to this article on roosterpheasants.com.

Academic Article: An Analysis of Whitewater Rafting Safety Data: Risk Management for Programme Organizers

Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning has an article entitled  “An Analysis of Whitewater Rafting Safety Data: Risk Management for Programme Organizers” in edition v7 n1 June 2007. This article focuses on reducing risks by selecting safety-oriented outfitters, monitoring safety procedures, reducing risk through river selection, and selecting times with safe water flows.

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How to Find a Fishing Guide

According to an article on quillee.net, there are 7 steps to finding a fishing guide: Communicate well, ask friends & relatives, check online, verify licensing, examine costs and services, get to know the guide, and check the guide’s experience.

A few comments: Friends and relatives may be helpful if they have fished in the areas that [...]

What does a Hunter Want for Christmas? See My List Here.

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Selecting an Elk Hunting Outfitter

If a sure chance at this small elk means more to you than longer odds at a trophy, choose your outfitter accordingly.

This advice is not just applicable to elk outfitters, but any hunting outfitter.  According to an article by Jeremy Slaughter on eHow, you should pick a state, find the section of the state  [...]