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Before
Your Trip...
In order to have a more enjoyable trip with
your outdoor professional, it is important to understand the services and accommodations
being provided. Be sure to ask your guide or outfitter the following
questions:
General Information:
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How
experienced are the guides? |
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How many
anglers/hunters per guide? |
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Will my
group be split up? |
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Will I be
added to another group? |
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What is the
entire cost of the trip including all license fees, access fees and
additional trophy fees? |
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What deposit
is required? What is the cancellation policy? |
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What methods
of payment do you accept? Is there an ATM machine available
locally? |
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Do you
provide any references or referrals from other clients? May I
call them? |
Transportation:
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Do you
furnish transportation from the airport, or must I? |
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What type of
transportation is provided? |
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How far is
the nearest airport? What airlines service that airport? |
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Will I be
able to rent a car? |
Lodging:
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Where will I
be staying? Lodge, hotel, tent, etc... |
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How many
guests to a room or tent? Can my family share a room? |
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What is
supplied? Food, sleeping bag, linens, running water,
electricity, cooking utensils etc... |
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What meals,
if any, are provided? What is the quality of the food?
Sandwiches and chips or grilled steak and steamed veggies? |
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Is alcohol
allowed? |
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How much travel is
involved from the lodge to the hunting/fishing area? |
About hunting trips:
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How has the
hunting been lately? |
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What game
have you been seeing?
Have they been active? When is the peak
of the rut for your area? |
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What type of
weapons can be used? |
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How large of
an area will I be hunting? |
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What are
your success statistics for the type of hunt I am interested in
booking? |
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Who cares
for the game? Who will be responsible for butchering? Is
there a local taxidermist I can call or do I need to make
arrangements to bring the game home? |
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What are the
limits and are there package plans? |
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Who obtains
the license? Can it be purchased locally? How much? |
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Can
ammunition be purchased locally? Is there an area to site in
my weapon? |
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What
physical condition must I be in? |
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Is this a
fully guided hunt? |
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What kind of
weather must I prepare for? What kind of camo is best for your
area? |
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If you have a great trip, giving a
gratuity is customary to show thanks for exceptional service!
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