Tuesday, January 8, 2013

How May We Help You?


Now that the 2013 Elk and Antelope application period is open, we have been talking with lots of prospective clients. I am excited about the coming season and all the experiences and big animals that will come with it. With Arizona outfitters numbering in the hundreds, hunters seeking assistance with their hunts face an unlimited number of options to choose from. I speak to numerous hunters each year that have had horrible past experiences with outfitters, almost all of them warranted, and painful to hear. As with any business, there are operators in the outfitting business that are snake oil salesmen and charlatans. They have a fantastic line of salesmanship and will even produce pictures of big animals. If you take any outfitter at face value of what they tell you and don't completely research them, don't be surprised when the hunt turns out less than expected. With the rarity and value of Arizona tags, you owe it to yourself to thoroughly research your outfitter before you make a deposit on a hunt. With adequate research you will discover a small number of elite outfitters and guides that are at the pinnacle in Arizona outfitting. Once you narrow down this pool, it is just a matter of talking to each one and making a decision that seems to fit you the best. We are very proud to call most of these top notch outfits close friends of ours. If you draw a tag and intend to book an outfitted hunt, DO YOUR RESEARCH! Because there are plenty of sharks drooling at the thought of your hard earned cash...

A top quality outfitter should be efficient, clean and effective in every area of operation. They should be upfront and honest and easy to talk too. They should welcome every question you have. They are in the business of service. If they don't seem to want to serve your interests, look elsewhere, because there are some out there that are eager to please. They should have an aggressive plan of attack for your hunt. They should scout long, hard and often and have the proof that they do so. Arizona trophy hunting has become so unbelievably competitive, that if your scouting is not complete and effective, you will be way behind on opening morning and that can often be too late. Your outfitter should be personable, responsible and always keep your best interests in focus. Their equipment should be well kept, clean and always functional. Vehicles should be adequate for the terrain and dependable. Above all, they should be eager to give you references. Not a random name and number from somewhere in the past, but recent clients from last years hunts as well as others. Remember, these references are the very best insight into the true quality of an outfitters operation. Ask for them!

Ok, time to get shameless for a minute. What sets our company, AZSB, apart from our competitors and secures our place in the top tier of AZ outfitters? Many things do. First, with over a decade of building our reputation, we have learned exactly what we need to do to give our valuable clients the hunt of a lifetime.

This starts with a complete and thorough preseason scouting program that locates numerous options for your hunt and provides Plan A, Plan B, C, D..etc. Scouting is so incredibly important, that if your prospective outfitters scouting time isn't measured in months, look elsewhere because there is more than one available that scout like possessed maniacs, and locate so many quality animals that the biggest problem is deciding which ones to pursue. Our scouting never really ends, but the cycle starts over each year for us in late June. We then relentlessly hammer and pound all the units we hunt  with many different methods and resources, until the hunts begin. This is the single most important factor that has provided our tremendous success.

 
Another aspect that serves our clients well is our camps and food. Wherever we might be, we always strive to make our camps as clean and comfortable as we possibly can. This includes camp trailers, hot showers, clean, warm and weather proof wall tents with carpeted floors, appetizers, drinks, crackling stoves if it is cold, and a professional camp chef that is only there to provide us with top notch meals. You will have private heated sleeping quarters. No bunking with strangers. We will ask, and ask again regularly if there is anything you need or want. Remember, we are a service. We are there to serve your interests.

Our gear and equipment. We have learned how effective and necessary it is to acquire, use and maintain only the finest equipment possible. From our binos to our vehicles, our equipment is clean, functional, and dependable and each member owns and uses the finest gear available.



The final ingredient to our operation is our team of professional hunters. The group of men that make up AZSB is what truly sets us apart. Our greatest attribute is our integrity. We will always be upfront, honest and open in every area. This has served us very well and will never change. We have been so careful while assembling this team that is has taken us over 10 years to get where we are today. Every guide is as talented as the next.


Each member has a deep rooted sense of morals, ethics and values. This is never compromised. In a society with declining morals, we are proud to say we do not lie, cheat or steal. We stand by our word and expect the same of others. We feel out working our competition and providing a superior service is what perpetuates our business and allows us to do it. We can never guarantee that you will harvest an animal on any hunt. What we can guarantee is this. If you hire us you will get a service that will treat your hunt with the individual attention you want and need. We will construct a detailed plan for the entire course of your hunt that starts with a hard charging scouting plan that will lead to the quality of animal that you are after. We will handle every detail you expect and design a complete experience that will exceed your greatest expectations. True and complete quality is what we are about. From our first meeting until we harvest a world class animal, we strive to serve and please our clients in every way. We would be honored to assist you with your trophy hunting goals. Please call and ask for our references and find out for yourself just how serious we are about quality and professionalism. Thank you for your time, Matt