Scouting

[hoshour]

That's a good heritage. My dad had no use and no time for kids.

I hunt with my son-in-law and look forward to when his kids are old enough to go.

 

[Old Hunter]

I hunted with my dad until he passed away in the mid 80's. I've hunted alone ever since, so i've only had one hunting partner in my life, but he was the best.

 

[Musket Man]

There is a guy that does this. I think his name is Robbie Demming and he calls his business we scout for you. Think he charges around $700? I dont know anything about him I have just seen his adds somewhere but I cant remember where.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Don't mind me. Like I said. I'm old school. Really old school. I never heard of someone scouting for someone else, and I couldn't keep my mouth shut.

Same for me.

Actually if I was 20 years younger I'd consider opening a business like that. Could be fun and make a little $$$ too.

 

[Old Hunter]

I was thinking the same thing. Being 20 years younger is the part I haven't figured out yet.

I scout 250 days a year. It would be nice to get paid for it.

 

[kiddwinner]

Thanks everyone who was nice and took time to answer. I was just seeing what people thought about it... It's a forum to ask questions and get others' opinions, correct? Keep your rude answers to yourself.

 

[kiddwinner]

Out here in cody, i drive by hundreds of out-of-staters and just shake my head to where they are spending their time, some areas look good but are horrible. I agree the best is to scout yourself... Like i said, just a question

 

[Eberle]

Out here in cody, i drive by hundreds of out-of-staters and just shake my head to where they are spending their time, some areas look good but are horrible. I agree the best is to scout yourself... Like i said, just a question

Hey Kid if I come to Cody will you scout for me? LOL Good luck hunting this year!

 

[kiddwinner]

Hey Kid if I come to Cody will you scout for me? LOL Good luck hunting this year!

yeah boy, I have just the place for you!!! $700 sound fair?

 

[Musket Man]

What unit Eberle? I'll scout it when I go to Wy next month for $500! LOL

 

[Eberle]

The price is dropping! I'd have to trade you guys for an Okie hunt (whitetail, turkey & hogs!) I do love Wyoming though it is my favorite. Be out there in about 3 weeks.

 

[Alabama]

I've never used it or know anyone who has but I remembered hearing about it somewhere. I think maybe they were trying to sell guided hunts at an outdoor/big game tradeshow in Birmingham, AL and I picked up one of their brochures. Musketman jogged my memory when he said we scout for you.

It's limited to Idaho, Montana, Western Wyoming and Northeast Nevada. Sorry I have no experience but if you are interested I would ask for reference lists of past clients who have used the scouting services only.

Good luck either way. I thought the idea was a little wacky at first but hey it's a long way to anywhere that has mule deer, elk, antelope or sheep from here and who knows if I hit the hunting lottery jackpot (sheep tag) I might consider using it one day too.

Here's the link. http://wescout4u.com/

 

[trkytrack2]

According to their website their scouting is aerial scouting.....flying around in an airplane. No boots on the ground. I wouldn't give up $795 for this. You can get a hell-of-a-lotta info from the state game and fish. Do your homework....call the local warden in the area and he'll give you the rundown on if it's worth your time hunting that area. Or as others have mentioned, $500 a day plus expenses will get a local to do it for you, on the ground with photos.