How To Choose a Hunting Guide

By NRAHQ

by NRA Blog Staff Note: This article was originally posted on NRA Blog

USA -(Ammoland.com)- There are a lot of things to consider when planning a hunt. What, when, and where you’ll hunt and which equipment you should use are obviously very important. But if you’re not going into the backcountry on your own, there’s one decision that is so important it is the difference between success and disappointment: your guide.

Good guides are intimately familiar with the land you’ll be using and the animals on it. They’ll be able to take you to the right spots at the right times and give you the best opportunities to head home with a smile on your face. On top of that, they’re also great company. A hunting trip is an experience and if you’re paying to spend several days with someone you want to make sure you get along.

So how do you choose? There are so many guides and outfitters out there that it can be a little overwhelming. Flip through your favorite hunting magazine for their inevitable list of guides. Visit a hunting website and browse their section on outfitters.