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So I got to Colorado this evening, and I'm starting to worry
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:06 pm
Some buddies and I booked a mule deer hunt back in March and have been pumped about it sicne then. We paid a large deposit and have heard nothing but good from the outfit. Well we flew from Monroe to grand junction today, rented a car and drove over to Rifle, Co where we are staying at a hotel. We have been in contact with the outfitters several times throughout the year, everything is suppose to be good to go. Well this evening I started calling the people to find out details of where to meet and all. Waited around all afternoon and finally got a call back about 7pm. The hunt was booked as a 5 day hunt starting tomorrow (Wednesday) and lasting until dark Sunday. Immediately when the guy called something didn't seem rite. He said he would have some other guy call me with the details. When the guy finally called me he started asking me questions like "well when do y'all wanna get started"? So I'm like well I mean we don't plan on shopping around Rifle or something I mean I thought we would be hunting in the morning. After talking for a few minutes he tells me he will try to get us by noon and hopefully hunt tomorrow evening. Seems like this outfit has subcontracted us out and is screwing us. Hopefully it isn't as it seems but I guess we will see tomorrow.
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Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:10 pm to drakeT1217
Does not sound good.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:12 pm to drakeT1217
Shoot the guide
Naw don't do that. But whip his arse.
Naw don't do that. But whip his arse.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:13 pm to MoreOrLes
Had a similar experience in Texas. Seems these types are good at selling you well in advance, then unbelievably underperforming when it comes down to it. Best of luck to you, hope it turns out better than our trip did.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:13 pm to drakeT1217
As much as you want to beat someone's arse at this point, hold it in and give this guy a chance. Beat arse later if needed...
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:14 pm to drakeT1217
Does not sound encouraging.
You could tour the Magpul plant that is still in Colorado in your newly found spare time.
Just kidding. Good luck.
You could tour the Magpul plant that is still in Colorado in your newly found spare time.
Just kidding. Good luck.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:16 pm to drakeT1217
The group ahead of you probably decided to stay an extra night or the outfitters overbooked a night. Either way, you should be fine.... That happened to me on a hunt once but my group was the one that decided to stay an extra night and jammed up the flow of the next groups hunt.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:30 pm to drakeT1217
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Well we flew from Monroe to grand junction today
I bet that was a reasonably priced flight
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:30 pm to BAMAisDIESEL09
IF you have concerns would call the original booking person if you can still get them to take your calls and discuss now. Wouldn't threaten or anything but would state that already they aren't at your expectations.
After that it doesn't sound good. Better find a good liqour store in Rifle (there were a few when I was there a few years ago). Good luck
After that it doesn't sound good. Better find a good liqour store in Rifle (there were a few when I was there a few years ago). Good luck
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:36 pm to drakeT1217
This is one of my biggest concerns with booking hunts. Good luck. Hope it turns out great and your concerns are dismissed
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:43 pm to drakeT1217
Many guiding service are basically brokers for several different companies.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:48 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Roger
About to pull the trigger and put a deposit on that float trip with Buck Bowden I mentioned earlier, 2015 - we are trying to decide if we want the first 10 days of the season or the last 10, any recommendations? Moose is our primary target, and right now we are leaning towards the first 10.
About to pull the trigger and put a deposit on that float trip with Buck Bowden I mentioned earlier, 2015 - we are trying to decide if we want the first 10 days of the season or the last 10, any recommendations? Moose is our primary target, and right now we are leaning towards the first 10.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 9:59 pm to Tigerpaw123
Round trip Monroe to grand junction under $400. Not bad at all
Posted on 11/5/13 at 10:00 pm to drakeT1217
I'm gonna stay positive and see what happens tomorrow. Wish me luck I'll let y'all know how it turns out
Posted on 11/5/13 at 11:10 pm to drakeT1217
Stay positive. Let's see what happens. Keep us updated.
Posted on 11/5/13 at 11:42 pm to Tigerpaw123
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About to pull the trigger and put a deposit on that float trip with Buck Bowden I mentioned earlier, 2015 - we are trying to decide if we want the first 10 days of the season or the last 10, any recommendations? Moose is our primary target, and right now we are leaning towards the first 10.
Not really. Where you will be going will be spectacular regardless of the time of hunt. Some good information on the ADF&G website.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:22 am to drakeT1217
What is the name of the Guide service that you booked with?
Posted on 11/6/13 at 7:41 am to drakeT1217
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Round trip Monroe to grand junction under $400
thats CHEAP! good going
Posted on 11/6/13 at 7:49 am to OldHickory
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Stay positive. Let's see what happens. Keep us updated
This, could turn out to be the best hunt of your life.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 7:58 am to drakeT1217
Keep us updated
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