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Lately I've been looking into guides to try and plan a CO OTC hunt for my dad (2024 so it's seems I'm early) - looking into private land DIY/trespass fee hunt specifically (though open to other situations). But I've had some unexpected experience with guides. Only a few have replied to my emails. When they do I'll ask several questions about terrain/elevation/road access/if camping is allowed/clarification on multiple properties they manage etc, and they only reply to one/two questions. Also from my perspective if I'm paying for land access and that's all I'm getting (no guide), then I should be able to ask for the specific GPS way points and see the land from onx. Before any money exchange is happening.
Curious what others experience has been, if it's normal to have to chase down outfitters, normal for them to be uncomfortable telling me exactly where the land is I'm paying for etc. I figured I'd run into a few scammers in this process of searching but I find it unlikely every single person I've talked to is a scammer.
I'd love to hear from guides/people who've been on several more budget minded guide hunts (none of these are trophy units or anywhere near 10k so maybe it's just the quality of person I'm dealing with?). Any other do's/don't of booking with a guide?
Curious what others experience has been, if it's normal to have to chase down outfitters, normal for them to be uncomfortable telling me exactly where the land is I'm paying for etc. I figured I'd run into a few scammers in this process of searching but I find it unlikely every single person I've talked to is a scammer.
I'd love to hear from guides/people who've been on several more budget minded guide hunts (none of these are trophy units or anywhere near 10k so maybe it's just the quality of person I'm dealing with?). Any other do's/don't of booking with a guide?