What do hunting guides do?

Provide expert knowledge of the hunting area. Hunting guides are intimately familiar with the terrain, wildlife, and hunting conditions in their area. This knowledge is essential for planning successful hunts and ensuring the safety of hunters.

Help hunters find and stalk game. Hunting guides use their tracking skills and knowledge of animal behavior to help hunters locate and get close to game. They may also use calls, decoys, and other techniques to attract animals.

Assist hunters with taking game. Once a hunter has located a target, the hunting guide will provide support and guidance to help them make a successful shot. This may include providing shooting tips, ranging the target, and operating the spotting scope.

Recover game and provide field care. After a hunter has taken game, the hunting guide will assist with recovering the animal and providing field care. This may include field dressing the animal, cooling the meat, and transporting it to a game processor.

Provide other services. In addition to the above services, hunting guides may also provide other services such as:

* Cooking meals for hunters

* Setting up and taking down camp

* Providing transportation to and from the hunting area

* Handling licensing and paperwork

* Assisting with trophy preparation

Overall, hunting guides play a crucial role in ensuring that hunters have a safe, successful, and enjoyable hunting experience.