Thread: Why do people use a guide?

Originally Posted by Tahr

Different strokes for different folks.

Sika are a good example - the best heads are on the front country and a lot of it is impossible to access. Some people hunt the Kawekas their whole life and never get a decent head (like me - too focussed on meat) and in the end think "bugger it, I will pay the money and have one last flurry". Its only my foolish pride that has stopped me from doing it.

Go and do it. A trip to Ngamatea during the rut has been a highlight for me. It had nothing to do with the trophy either. Amazing seeing free range sika like that. I’d go again.