Thread: Why do people use a guide?

Originally Posted by 257weatherby

I can see guiding local (regionally adjacent) kiwis on public land could create the same problem that you have taking an inexperienced would be hunter out to an area you know that holds animals -I have been burned a couple of times, discovering they have gone back with or told their mates, and a reliable area has been cleaned out by a whole mob of guns. Doc charging trophy fees? hows that work?. Are there enough well heeled kiwis to keep pricing up where it is?.

Personally, I have my own spots to hunt and have the success level I need. The guided hunt I would do would be a west coast job (cause I don't hunt the coast) into spectacular country that held good Chami and I would be hunting with a camera first, rifle for the pot if necessary. But based on the little I know, not affordable for the average bloke, particularly now. In my case, no likely income in the next year, lots of others the same.

Yup Doc charge a fee for every guided animal on Doc estate. I havent got the pricing in front of me but at the end of a good season it adds up. Also depends on what concession I use.
I have been burnt over the years by sharing info and spots more times than I could shake a stick at. I just keep my gob shut now. Still get a ton of enquiries from people wanting a guided hunt and then ask for a map of rough area etc. They're no different to thieves imo. Happily steal what you know and wreck your ability to make a living.
I wont guide Kiwis as a rule but will take people I know I can trust. Some Aussies are bad enough.



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