I'm Native American and I hunt but I want to be out there more to represent my people. Dudes like Remi and you inspire me. I want to put an outfitter out on reservation. I want to show these young men how to hunt and bring home meat to their moms and grand parents. Too many boys my age, not taking care of the boys they make. I dont care how long it takes.
I started hunting and fishing in Alaska since 1985. I have had around 30 trips up there. Hunted caribou most, some solo, a couple guided. I’ve also hunted dall sheep, mountain goat. Shots few ptarmigan but nothing so dramatic. This is truly living a hunters dream. Keep it up, as long as you can. At over 75 with a severe back problem, my last dream is to go on another solo caribou hunt. Got to be an easier one, though. Hope it is not just a dream.
Not a big game guy, I’m all about ducks and geese. But a hunt for some type of mountain animal with scenery like this on horseback is definitely a bucket list deal.
Really really appreciate the ‘duck analogy’. Will always remember that. I’d also like to ty for mentorship provided in ur commentary John. I know for me, I can always learn and continue to learn. It’s what I’m looking for when searching thru outdoors vidz. Not from the outdoor channel that mostly shows end results and makes look easy. Soo much work and professionalism goes into a guided hunt NOT inside high fences. I just really appreciate your channel.
Am a fellow hunt guide in the NW Maine. Your videos motivate me. After months n months of guiding with all the challenging ups n downs it’s good to watch/listen to these videos that puts all into perspective, and why we do n love what all guides do. Much appreciated and respectful n humble.
Very very well made video. These guys make the best quality hunting videos I have seen.....and I love watching everything I can get my hands on. Great work Best of the West!
Nice vid...ta. Brings back memories of guiding days in the '80's in the Kooteney Range in Southern British Columbia. Excuse me while I watch it again..... Thanks for posting....
Awesome john. I sure do miss the mountains. Spent a lot of years chasing elk and sheep in them here in alberta. Sure would love to do an elk hunt with you john
I've had the honor of sharing the blind with the Mr Caldwell CEO back in 2007, I've wondered if he was still around I hope him and his family are doing well. And still to this day riding from the airport in Denver with the producer Jack Peterson and sharing two weeks with him hunting elk at Val's trophy lodge is my Best Western adventure ever! I'll never forget that! Cheers Jack! Hope all is well in Cody! What I'd give to have all or some of the footage from that time in my life! I need some time out west again that's for sure!!!!
Great Vid! Well made/produced! Glad I found your channel. Just coming off successful WY elk hunt last fall with Trophy Mountain outfitters! Dustin was a great shooting coach and guide! Glad you mentioned that role of the guides so hunters can see the attributes/details of great guides! THX! Winslow, Eastern NC
24 years old and I'm more determined than ever to become a hunting guide out west. This is an awesome video !! Does anyone have thoughts on the elm outfitters and guides training course ?
I agree, he makes a good point about having more time but if the shooter can’t hit the animal at 200 then he shouldn’t be trying at 400 in my opinion. Ive never shot anything over 100 yards. I pretend im bow hunting but with a gun haha. I shoot a savage 99 300 savage with open sights so its not much of a long range gun anyways
Awesome video enjoyed very much. Just wondering what is the best to find a guide for elk hunt? Also do you recommend a guide and also a place to go for best success just for future reference?
Great Moose, I'm an excellent auto stalker,killed a bunch of whitetails right out the truck window,I also use my truck as my blind,I usually park on a powerline right of way,and sit in the heater and read the news paper, If I see a good one,I roll do ees n the window and drill him
As a guide, my three biggest gripes about "hunters are 1) They don't come to camp in shape to hunt 2) They have big magnums they are afraid of (they miss at 75 yards with a 30-378) 3) They believe everything the see in Sports Afield and don't listen their guides.
@@nonyobussiness3440 man that is a question it could take hours to answer. Every state in the US have their own rules and licence requirements. Every employer has their own expectations of what skills and gear you need to have. I would recommend you figure out where you want to work geographically then call the fish and game authority and outfitters in that area. In the US there are schools you can go to. But examine them carefully. Some of those schools are really just a way outfitters get you pay them for working your butt off
That moose you shot we here in the north call a teaser bull...he is for bringing the cows into heat...we don't shoot unless the bull is at least 60 inches
I have wanted to become a hunting guide for about 2 years if anyone can help me out with a summer packing or wrangling job that would be really helpful thanks
Things are as difficult as you make them. Ever traveled? well i rode a bicycle around the world why would you take a plane/bus. I met a guy running around the world. Its your own ride
And you Sir are the problem with hunting today. Bow hunters hate everyone. Gun Hunters, Crossbow Hunters, Trappers and especially the public when they have decided to hunt on public land, that they now consider their own private property. Try hunting, from the ground and with only a week long season and less see how you do. And NO FOOD PLOTS which is really baiting.
It’s kind of sad people killing these beautiful animals just for a trophy I used to hunt years ago and me and all my friends it was always about the biggest elk the biggest deer it never was about the meat for me or my friends so now when I see these videos it turns my stomach
So you're knocking us for something that you did? We recover ALL meat and we typically donate it to local charities, make meals at camp or take it home (in that order).
In summary, hunters are the majority if not the only people that consistently take action in regards to conservation. Because we love hunting the amazing animals we know that its key to conserve them. Other people don't care about the animals enough to do anything.
I won’t dispute your claim of hunters’ conservationism. Yet, killing these awesome animals seems to counter what you suggest. Odd logic and cognitively dissonant. Cheers!
@@mtoscano343 well sir, from a conservationist stand point anyway we will take in consideration the human population china for example, they are an over populated country by number in city anyways( like deer to a certain area) and for years there was a law no more than 2 children per house hold( not sure if that is completely correct) but they have what is called population control and if there is too many people, resources(food, and breeding grounds) don't last long enough, and if there isn't enough people their capitalist(forestry, grass, etc.) ways fall apart. SO we as an over populated species are a good example of what happens when numbers are not kept in check. Also no I do not condone others killing others. In todays world its just survival of the fittest when it comes to that.
Maybe it’s because of my upbringing but I can see absolutely no gain in shooting an animal for anything but food. I’m not so naive as to wonder where where the meat that I eat comes from - I know that an animal has been killed for me. Ive killed a few rabbits for food and appreciate the loss of life. I’ve caught many fish and kept for food as many as I was allowed to. But to kill for a trophy? I just don’t see what pleasure there is taking a life for no gain. I love the process of hunting (stalking a fish) and would love to chase one of these goats - but, then to kill it for a trophy - would be a stain on my life; it would belittle me. If you kill for something to show off to your friends, doesn’t that say something deeply troubling about your psyche? To me, it’s almost like you want to dominate the animal; to prove that you are superior to it - and I don’t see it’s a long journey from wanting to dominate an animal to wanting to dominate a human being. I appreciate I’m from a different world but right and wrong don’t alter.
Martin Cox you can hunt for a trophy AND eat it. I agree it’s good not to waste and animal should be respected and used, but nothing wrong with hunting as a means to conquering a challenge for sport. We are above animals in the food chain and thats just the way it is. A well placed, humane shot that dispatches the animal quickly is much greater way to go than old age, disease, starvation or being eaten alive by other natural predators. May be savage, but thats nature.
Jacob VanDeman I’ve got no issue with anything you have said. As I said, I fish. It’s hunting and I enjoy it - but I eat what I catch. If you eat the prey and then you choose to have the head or skin mounted, that’s your choice.
