Outfitters.... Doing ALL the work

[Gunsmoke]

Long time listener, first time caller. I have a friend of a friend that drew a branched antler tag but is sitting at home waiting for the outfitter to call and tell him when they find the" big one" I have never used an Outfitter, so is this pretty normal? I just don't think I could be proud of an animal that I didn't track or find myself. That's the part I enjoy most. Not trying to step on anyones toes here, just want to know peoples thoughts on this. Thanks

[woodywsu]

Unfortunately there are numerous tag holders waiting for a specific phone call. 

[Curly]

I've never heard of hunting being done that way, except for what I thought were rumors about the governor tag bulls.  That just doesn't seem like hunting to me..........just sounds like being a designated trigger puller.

[h20hunter]

I would expect the outfitter to have scouted, learned, or already know the area. I guess sitting at home/camp waiting for the call to say we are on one and come on up is one way to do it. I could see it for a few reasons.....I guess to each their own.

[Ripper]

I have never heard of an outfitter that had you sit at home waiting for a call! The locating should all be done before the season. Your buddy may have been taken by an unscrupulous outfitter!

[Special T]

Unfortunately it is a scale trying to find the balance between time and $$$.  You can take the time to do it yourself and since time =$ in most cases how much difference is there? THAT is why we as hunters have such a different view on things. Some of us just want to put some meat in the freezer. Some of us WANT to do things that hard way using a bow, or the reallly hard way with a stick bow... That doesn't make any one way better or worse.   I personally feel you get out of ANY activity what you put into it. Just take a look at what Bearhunter has done on his Goat hunt. It has been a life transforming event.

[turbo]

Weak on many levels. Whatever.. To each their own but I don't get it.

[6x6in6]

The friend of a friend should be advised by the friend of the friend  that there are only a couple of days left and that this friend of a friend should have been out there already and not waiting for an outfitter to call.... 

[Griiz]

It is all personal preferance. I personally have too much pride to pay an outfitter or guide to take me hunting. I want to do it myself. That includes scouting, finding, shooting, hauling and butchering. I have a hard time understanding how someone can take pride in harvesting an animals that are in enclosed areas or the above scenerio. Although, some hunters have physical challenges or other things going on where they need help. To each his own.

[MtnMuley]

He better hurry up if he's got one of the eastside rifle tags, lol!

[Gunsmoke]

I heard he did get the call, so hopefully he doesnt have to settle for a measly 6x6  or something 

[RadSav]

I'm all for using outfitters and guides, but some hunters and businesses go a little too far taking much of the enjoyment away.  Years ago one of the guys from a major archery company was bragging about a large cougar he killed. Come to find out he sat at the heloport waiting for a call that they had a big tom treed.  Jumped in the helo and met the guide on the mountain.  Walked down the hill, shot the cat, took some pictures and then flew back to the office.  To each their own I guess.  But, not sure I would be bragging about that one 

Hope your friend has a good time and a successful hunt.  And, hopefully the outfitter shows him a good time and complete adventure.  Wishing him the best of luck.

[Biggerhammer]

Years ago, when hunting bear with hounds was legal. I knew a guy that brought clients in and they sat at the bar in the Cashmere, Peshastin & Dryden areas while he treed a bear of their description. Then he made the call and they would come  up and shoot the bear. He said he didn't mind due to the fact, most of them couldn't keep up him him and the hounds anyway. He said "It all pays the same".

[Special T]

RadSav wa the  cougar in NE wa?

[bearpaw]

Years ago, when hunting bear with hounds was legal. I knew a guy that brought clients in and they sat at the bar in the Cashmere, Peshastin & Dryden areas while he treed a bear of their description. Then he made the call and they would come  up and shoot the bear. He said he didn't mind due to the fact, most of them couldn't keep up him him and the hounds anyway. He said "It all pays the same".

That may have been before there were laws against that and please keep in mind not all outfitters operated that way. Today in most states there are laws that a person must participate in the hunt while searching for the animal. You cannot hold a treed animal for a client to come and shoot.