A guided hunt puts an experienced person beside you in country you do not know. Outlaw Hunt is a new brand, so this page explains how we approach guided hunts and what to confirm before you commit, not a list of past trips.
A good guide shortens the learning curve. They read the country, keep you in animals, handle the logistics of camp and pack animals or vehicles, and help with the work after a successful shot. For a hunter who has never been in elk country, or who is hunting a species for the first time, that experience is the point of paying for a guide.
What a guide cannot do is take away the hunter's responsibilities. You still need your own license, the correct tags for the unit and season, and knowledge of the rules for the weapon you carry. A guided hunt is still a fair chase hunt, and the shot is still yours to take or pass. If you want a primer on what a typical trip looks like, start with what to expect on a guided hunt.
Outfitter and guide licensing is a state matter, and the rules are not uniform. Some states require outfitters and guides to be licensed, some require nonresidents to be accompanied by a guide in certain areas, and some regulate the work very little. Where a license is required, hiring someone without one can create trouble for the hunter as well as the guide.
Before any deposit, we encourage every client to confirm that the person they are booking is licensed where the hunt happens, using the state's own directory or wildlife agency. Ask for the license information in writing and verify it yourself. Our guide on how to choose a hunting outfitter lists the questions worth asking.
Inquiries are welcome for elk, deer and other big game that are legally hunted under a regulated season. The style of hunt matters as much as the species: a horseback backcountry trip, a spot and stalk hunt from a vehicle-accessible camp and a stand hunt all demand different gear, fitness and patience.
Because Outlaw Hunt is not tied to a single location, the first conversation is about where you want to hunt and what that state allows. Seasons, draws, weapon restrictions, nonresident tag systems and hunter education requirements all depend on the state, and we send you to the official source for each.
The more specific the inquiry, the more useful the reply. Tell us the species, your weapon, how many hunters are in your party, the kind of country you are comfortable in and when you hope to go. Be honest about fitness. A hunt that asks for long days at elevation is a poor fit for someone who has not trained for it, and a good guide would rather know in advance.
Also think about the animal after the hunt. Decide whether you want a mount, a European mount or meat only, because that choice changes how the animal should be handled in the field. Our guide to caring for a trophy in the field covers the basics.
Send the form on the home page and choose guided big game hunt. We reply with what is currently possible, which questions remain open and which state agencies you should contact. Nothing is promised that has not been confirmed, and you should never pay a deposit to anyone, including us, before the licensing and written terms are clear to you.
If you need help turning the plan into a packing and preparation list, the hunt planning and gear prep service is built for that step.
We will not promise an animal, quote success rates we cannot document or suggest that a rule can be bent for a paying client. Fair chase means the animal has a genuine chance to evade you, and any plan that tries to remove that chance is not a hunt we want to be part of. If an outfitter or a package sounds like it depends on cutting a corner, walk away.
Yes. A guide does not replace your own hunting license, tags or any required education. The licenses and tags you need depend on the state, species, unit and season, so confirm them with that state's wildlife agency.
No. Requirements vary by state. Some states license outfitters and guides and may require nonresidents to hunt with one in certain areas, while others regulate far less. Check the agency in the state where you plan to hunt.
No honest guide can. Hunting involves weather, animal behavior and chance, and fair chase means the animal has a real opportunity to escape. Be wary of anyone who promises a harvest.
We can talk through options based on species and the kind of trip you want. The official rules, draw dates and tag availability always come from the state wildlife agency, not from us.
Tell us what you want to hunt or what needs mounting and we will reply with what is possible.