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Lil-Rokslider
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2014
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- 136
Well if you've already done some guiding you know the hard parts of it, such as dealing with ungrateful slobs that don't appreciate the experience they're having or how hard everyone is working to support their hunt.
Take some rubber rain gear. Seriously.
Be nice to everyone and don't lose your cool. On my first trip we heard a story of a packer that got a bad attitude and was left in the bush for a few days to think about it. Once you have a good season of packing under your belt, new opportunities will present themselves in great abundance. Bite your tongue and pay your dues.
Here's a specific tip: every customer, every opportunity (if not stepping on the guide's toes) make it a point to take pictures of your hunter. This simple courtesy is a big deal. The guy is there on what might possibly be a once in a lifetime hunt and he's going to want lots of pics when he gets back. But he may not want to slow everyone down by stopping to take them, or he may just be too damned tired. This one simple act of courtesy can go a long way. It's also a way of celebrating the hunt while it's taking place, which will pump him up and thereby increase the likelihood of success. You can airdrop them to him before he leaves, or better yet-get an email. Then you can follow up when you get back to service...and that sir is a big step in making a lifelong connection that can pay major dividends for years to come.
Take some rubber rain gear. Seriously.
Be nice to everyone and don't lose your cool. On my first trip we heard a story of a packer that got a bad attitude and was left in the bush for a few days to think about it. Once you have a good season of packing under your belt, new opportunities will present themselves in great abundance. Bite your tongue and pay your dues.
Here's a specific tip: every customer, every opportunity (if not stepping on the guide's toes) make it a point to take pictures of your hunter. This simple courtesy is a big deal. The guy is there on what might possibly be a once in a lifetime hunt and he's going to want lots of pics when he gets back. But he may not want to slow everyone down by stopping to take them, or he may just be too damned tired. This one simple act of courtesy can go a long way. It's also a way of celebrating the hunt while it's taking place, which will pump him up and thereby increase the likelihood of success. You can airdrop them to him before he leaves, or better yet-get an email. Then you can follow up when you get back to service...and that sir is a big step in making a lifelong connection that can pay major dividends for years to come.