First Trip First Post

[Hunt4life]

Headed to NW AZ mid January 2021 for OTC Mule Deer. I have a guide for this trip, but what are the top things/items you would suggest for a first trip other than LISTEN to your guide?

Thank you

 

[YukonDall]

TAKE THE RIGHT CLOTHING IT MIGHT BE COLD, USE THE BEST GLASS YOU CAN FIND, TAKE YOUR TIME, ITS NOT A RACE, FIND A DEVICE TO SHOOT OFF OF.........LIKE YOUR PACK OR SHOOTING STICKS. GET ALONG WELL WITH YOUR GUIDE, HE MIGHT BUST HIS BUTT FOR YOU.....OR GO THE XTRA MILE FOR YOU......YD.

 

[Joe2Kool]

Don't over-state your fitness level, or shooting ability, and have good communication with your guide.

I took a guided elk hunt several years ago. The guide knew I was a marathon runner at the time, and it worked to my advantage. After we climbed to 12,000 feet, and got within 500 yards of a shooter elk, he asked if I was good with the shot. I said no, 400 was my limit, so we closed the distance down to about 340. We also crossed an "ice cliff" that made me think WTH am I doing??!! If I fall, I'm dead!! And I told him I wasn't going back that way!

Good luck and post pics!!