Inexpensive Guide

marksman · Post by **marksman** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:59 pm

I've never been hunting before and I've been getting ready for this year's hunt for the last year. I drew a northern utah rifle deer tag and as the hunt is approaching I am starting to wish I could have someone with a little more experience along, but I don't know anyone that fits the bill without previous commitments. So I started to consider hiring a guide. The catch is I didn't want to spend alot of money. I'm not really looking for a trophy hunt. I already have my tag, gear, etc. I was wondering how much it would cost to hire an experienced hunter to come and teach me the ropes for 3 or 4 days.

NONYA · Post by **NONYA** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:29 pm

Dont know bout UT but here in MT you have to be a liscenced guide to accept $ from a hunter.

marksman · Post by **marksman** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:50 pm

I'm pretty sure it's the same here. So the person would have to have a guiding licence.

MT Backcountry · Post by **MT Backcountry** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:03 pm

I've also heard - never do yourself the disservice of booking an inexpensive guide.......

heshen · Post by **heshen** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:12 pm

It is illegal in Utah to guide for money without a guiding license. Just in case you are wondering. But Im sure if you arent going for a trophy someone here would help you find a buck to shoot and want no compensastion. Especially since I think you said it would be your first hunt. I would if it was in the southern region. Im just not familiar with the northern region at all. What type of buck were you wanting?

marksman · Post by **marksman** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:47 pm

As I said I was pretty sure it was against the law to guide without a licence. So the person would either need a licence or be willing to do it for free.

As far as what type of buck I want. This being my first year I'm looking more to gain experience than what type of buck I get. I would love a huge buck but for my first hunt I think that's probably unrealistic. If I end up going alone I will probably shoot the first 2 point I see just so I can get some practice cleaning one and maybe get something in my freezer. I'm really more concerned about figureing out the basics this year.

digger · Post by **digger** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:02 pm

what part of northern you lookin at

marksman · Post by **marksman** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:38 am

I went to school in Logan before moving down to Payson. while there I did some hiking and camping. I was thinking about going up there since I'm already a little familiar with the area.

MULEY7MM · Post by **MULEY7MM** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:09 pm

If you have a four wheeler and not scared to hike i could show you some decent spots this is a buck i killed in the northern unit in 04

Post by **MuleyMadness** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:43 pm

MULEY7MM

Sweet looking buck!