How To Find Deer Hunting Guides

Need to know how to find deer hunting guides? A successful hunt in another area starts with a good guide, which is why finding a whitetail deer hunting guide is so important. Choosing a guide is not a difficult process, but it is crucial that you know which aspects of a guide to consider in your search.

To choose a deer hunting guide, you will need:

• A computer with an internet connection
• A phone

1. Think about what you want. Keeping specific goals in mind will help you to find the guide that is right for you. Consider what size whitetails you'd like to hunt, how much hunting experience you have on your own, what kind of climate you like to hunt in, what dates you are available to go on a hunt and how far you are willing to travel for a trophy. Keep these guidelines at hand while researching whitetail deer hunting guides.
2. Talk with your friends. If you're part of a hunting community, buddies can be the best resource for finding out which hunting guides are the best. Often, seasoned hunting trip veterans are ready and willing to share the details of a particularly bad or glowing experience. Ask around at your local sportsman's club to see if there is anyone who can make a strong recommendation for a hunt. A personal recommendation from someone that you know has no ulterior motive is probably the best way to determine the qualities of a guide that do not show up well on paper, such as personality and perceived enthusiasm.
3. Remember, location, location, location. The area used for hunting is incredibly important in choosing a guide. Guides who cover especially rich and productive land can give you a better shot at bagging a big buck (although your chances might be hurt if you're not a great shot to begin with). Do an internet search on the area in which a guide is located in with "whitetail deer" in the title. If your search turns up some good results and even a few nice pictures, odds are that you've got a winner on your hands.
4. Conduct a background check. Look into the details of each guide. Ask for references and call to make sure that there are others who will back up the success of your guide. Call the guide service themselves and ask how many years they have been open and how long they have been guiding in the area where you will be hunting.  Ask for hard and fast statistics on the number of deer taken in years past and specific success rates. A good guiding service will usually be able to rattle off these statistics with ease. If the guide has a website, this can be a particularly effective tool for viewing photos and testimonials.
5. Have them show you the money. Price is a huge consideration in choosing a hunting guide. It is important to know that a lower price might not always be the best. Higher prices often include field dressing and processing, which can cost a pretty penny if added to a base price. Ask if there are any extra fees or charges that are not included in a base price. Knowing all of the elements included in a price can help you to determine how much to spend for the best value.