Remember to be realistic on a guided hunt. Even the best guides in the business have bad weeks. Bad weather and poor hunting conditions are not the fault of the outfitter. I've been on several guided trips where I went home with nothing more than dirty laundry, but the trip was still a huge success. Just because you did not harvest an animal doesn't necessarily mean that your guide failed to do his job.
Proper planning can lead to some great memories on a guided hunt and maybe even a nice trophy.
My past experience with a few crooks makes me appreciate even more the good guys. If you do your homework before the hunt you should enjoy a great vacation. Brandon Ray is a nationally-published bowhunting writer who lives on the Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo.