Inexpensive Guide

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.
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NONYA
Dont know bout UT but here in MT you have to be a liscenced guide to accept $ from a hunter.
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marksman
I'm pretty sure it's the same here. So the person would have to have a guiding licence.
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I've also heard - never do yourself the disservice of booking an inexpensive guide.......
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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?
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marksman
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.
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what part of northern you lookin at
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marksman
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.
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MULEY7MM
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
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MuleyMadness
MULEY7MM

Sweet looking buck! :thumb
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silvertip-co
"MULEY7MM" wrote: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
 ...show me show me :)

I just want one buck like that before I die.
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NONYA
You and half the hunters in the west! :222
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MULEY7MM
I have been back to that same spot twice and havent seen nothing but a two point so i think it was just luck
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waynedevore
MULEY7MM, You are already an experienced hiker and camper. Now just bring that 7MM along. :thumb
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