Keys to a Successful Hunt

Communicate to your guide about the quality of the animals in your unit. Arizona is known for its trophy potential, but not all units are managed for trophy quality. 

The hunt is your hunt, and here at CRG, it is our goal to tailor the hunt to the hunter and to provide a safe, fun, experience. Understanding your personal limitations, physical limitations, and shooting ability can help us facilitate the hunt that matches your goals.

Being outdoors in extreme elements can challenge the most seasoned hunter or guide. Extreme weather, along with hunting pressure, low density animals, missed shots, and blown stalks, are all a part of the process. Remember to stay positive, get comfortable being uncomfortable, and trust your guide.

Get the amount of rest you need, exercise (you don't need to be a super athlete but the more you do in preparation for your hunt, the longer you can stay in the field). Drink water and eat healthy. Spend an ample amount of time becoming proficient with your weapon, understand your ballistics. Understand your optics. All the guide can do is present you with the opportunity.

Clothing and equipment can cost a fortune. The most important thing is to have gear that keeps you comfortable and safe in the field. Have a good pair of boots or shoes you can cover the country in, and proper attire to keep you warm and dry. Have a pack to carry the tools to help you survive, fire starter, water, food, extra clothing, and a knife. The truth is, animals don't care what you wear.

Be prepared to change plans, take a longer route, move locations to locate more game, glass long hours, still hunt, sit water and more. Hunting can be an exercise in trial and error. All tactics work, but not all tactics work all the time. A willingness to do something different can be just what is needed to experience the success you're searching for.