08/25/2026
Tip Tuesday: Be Honest About What You Can Do
After my recent hunts in Russia, this one deserves repeating.
One of my Dagestan tur hunts was a 10-hour round trip, climbing straight out of the valley into nasty country and shooting at almost 12,000 feet. It was brutal—and a good reminder that some hunts demand a lot more physically than others.
Before any hunt, be honest with yourself and your guide about your fitness, health, experience, and limitations. Your guide isn’t asking to judge you. We need to know what you can realistically do so we can plan the best hunt possible and put you in the best position to succeed.
Don’t exaggerate your abilities. Don’t wait until you’re halfway up the mountain to mention a limitation.
Prepared hunters—and honest hunters—have better hunts.
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