I'm a resident and used a guide on two occasions. One was for mountain lion and the other sheep. When I hunted with Josh Martoglio he stated about 80% of his guided sheep hunters were residents. Most of them know this is most likely once in a lifetime hunt since it takes them many years to draw a tag. Also is takes horses and mules to get you in some of the remote areas for sheep. There are some units that can be hunted without stock.
The other animals that can be hunted by residents like antelope, deer, elk etc don't need the services of an outfitter. I know a lot of nonresidents who don't hire outfitters except if they have to go into wilderness areas. Some have family or friends who act as a guide.
The bottom line is the demand is very high for western species in every state for nonresidents and residents. I've seen the draw odds getting worst every year. IMO the Internet and magazines have provided a lot of information to hunters that wasn't available years ago. Also a lot of hunters are making a good income that affords them to do out of state hunts. I do agreed that nonresidents support the western states with tag fees especially in WY. If you want to hunt western states move to the state or keep applying.
The other animals that can be hunted by residents like antelope, deer, elk etc don't need the services of an outfitter. I know a lot of nonresidents who don't hire outfitters except if they have to go into wilderness areas. Some have family or friends who act as a guide.
The bottom line is the demand is very high for western species in every state for nonresidents and residents. I've seen the draw odds getting worst every year. IMO the Internet and magazines have provided a lot of information to hunters that wasn't available years ago. Also a lot of hunters are making a good income that affords them to do out of state hunts. I do agreed that nonresidents support the western states with tag fees especially in WY. If you want to hunt western states move to the state or keep applying.