JB, I own this joint and I want to apologize if people were being an ass to you for merely asking a question. I was in Alaska when you first posted and did not see this thread until now.
I notice many of the posts have been edited, so I don't know what was originally stated in response to your questions. I hope you end up with a great hunt and huge bull that you can come and write about here. Most of us could care less one way or the other, whether you go guided or self-guided. All I care about is that you go and you have a good time.
Warning to guys who want to bust the chops of new people who come here asking for advice. If you can't be helpful, go post on different thread or a different forum. This forum is for people to share information and share the stories of their hunts. I've grown tired of some people thinking this is a place to flex their sphincter muscles. When a new person shows up, welcome them. Everyone of us were newcomers to this forum at one time.
Many of you know that I have a slow trigger when it comes to reprimanding anyone, which is a reflection of the value I place on debating different perspectives. If there is one place where I now have a hair trigger, it is in the way we welcome new people. You have been warned.
