Thread: Whats included in a guided hunt?

Just wondering what technically should be covered by the guide, and what remains for myself to do.

Couple things such as the obligation of the professional guide from start to finish, such things as travelling documents, items to bring, and so forth..

As far as the trophy fee is concerned, is it only paid once a trophy animal is identified by the guide and shot by me? In such instance, if the guide states that the animal is a trophy (over a certain score) and once on the ground, what obligation do I have to pay for the non trophy? Would I have to pay for the "non trophy" which was wrongly identified by the guide as a trophy.

After securing a "trophy", what can I expect from the guide in terms of animal preparation, as I have no experience with caping/headskinning an animal?

What is the consequences of completely missing an animal (I understand that the trophy fee will have to be paid if I wound an animal), but a complete miss? As if there is such thing, I would rather not attempt shooting an animal at a long distance. Would there be a fee, if lets say I completely miss an animal say two or three times at long range?

Lastly, upon doing some research, the guide states that he is a "proud member of New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association Inc", but isn't listed on the NZPHGA website as a member..

Cheers guys/girls!