Sample Survey
Hunter Outfitter Survey
As you answer each question ask yourself "were these services provided as they were presented by the outfitter?" For example, if the outfitter said you would have camp food and pack lunches, base your rating on these services as advertised/contracted. You didn't have any reason to expect steak and lobster. And if accommodations were described as wall tents with cots, then grade them accordingly. Don't compare a spike camp to a tent base camp or a do-your-own-cooking rustic cabin to a luxury lodge. Genuine, legitimate ratings must be based on services as described by the outfitter when you booked your hunt, not on what you as the client may have otherwise desired. Each question is to be given a one to ten rating, one being the worst and 10 being the best. If any particular service was not provided, such as food or accommodations for example, mark it N/A.
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ABC Outfitters
Antelope (Pronghorn)
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John Doe
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| How was the food? Were the meals as described, of sufficient quantities and good tasting? |
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| How were the accommodations? Were they as described, clean and well organized? |
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| What condition was the outfitter's equipment in? Was the equipment and stock (trucks, stands, ATV's, horses, etc.) in good working order and well kept? |
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| Was the outfitter's staff friendly, courteous, and enjoyable to be around? Were they accommodating and did they make you feel welcome? |
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| Were the guides familiar and knowledgeable with the area and the game? Did the guides know the local game patterns and had they done any preseason scouting? |
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| Did you see a good quantity of game or evidence there of? Base this on what you were told to expect but also consider the weather, moon phase, migration etc? |
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| Was the hunting area adequate for the number of hunters? Did you have enough hunting area or stand/blind selections without being reasonably crowded by others? |
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| Was there enough room and services in camp for the number of hunters? Was the camp over crowded and stressed for services? |
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| Did the outfitter communicate well before, during and after the hunt? This doesn't mean constant contact or excessive calls. Did the outfitter explain their services and expectations before the hunt. Communicate with you during the hunt and follow up with any necessities after? |
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| How was the overall experience? Was the overall experience a positive one? |
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Fishing Guide Survey
As you answer each question ask yourself "were these services provided as they were presented by the guide or outfitter?" For example, if the guide said you would have shore lunches with fresh fish and bag lunches as a back up, then base your rating on these services as advertised/contracted. You didn't have any reason to expect steaks for lunch if you didn't catch any fish. And if equipment was described as drift boats, you can't compare them to bass boats. Genuine, legitimate ratings must be based on services as described by the guide or outfitter when you booked your trip, not on what you as the client may have otherwise desired. Each question is to be given a one to ten rating, one being the worst and 10 being the best. If any particular service was not provided, such as food or accommodations for example, mark it N/A.
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XYZ Outfitters
Bass, goldspotted sand
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John Doe
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| How was the food? Were the meals as described, of sufficient quantities and good tasting? |
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| How were the accommodations? Were they as described, clean and well organized? |
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| What condition was the outfitter's equipment in? Was the equipment in good working order and well kept? |
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| Was the outfitter's staff friendly, courteous, and enjoyable to be around? Were they accommodating and did they make you feel welcome? |
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| Were the guides familiar and knowledgeable with the area and the fish? Did the guides know the local fishing patterns and the area? |
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| Were there adequate safety devices available? One for each person minimum. |
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| Was the fishing area adequate for the number of clients? Did you have enough fishing area without being reasonably crowded by others? |
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| Was there enough room and services in camp for the number of clients? Was the camp over crowded and stressed for services? |
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| Did the outfitter communicate well before, during and after the trip? This doesn't mean constant contact or excessive calls. Did the outfitter explain their services and expectations before the hunt. Communicate with you during the hunt and follow up with any necessities after? |
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| How was your overall experience? Was the overall experience a positive one? |
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As you answer each question ask yourself "were these services given as they were presented by the charter?" Genuine, legitimate ratings must be based on services as described by the charter, not on what you as the client may have otherwise desired. For example, if you were promised to fish from a 41-foot boat with bathroom facilities, is that what the charter delivered? Each line item will be given one to ten rating, one being the worst and 10 being the best. If any particular service was not provided, such as food or accommodations, mark it NA.
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XYZ Outfitters
Marlin, striped
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John Doe
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| Did they operate in a safe manner? Moving the vessel, loading, unloading etc. |
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| What was the condition of the boat? Was it clean, in good repair and organized? |
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| What was the condition of the gear? Was the equipment in good working order and well kept? |
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| Was the crew friendly, courteous and enjoyable to be around? Were they accommodating and did they make you feel welcome? |
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| Was the crew familiar and knowledgeable with the water and fish? Did the crew know the local fishing patterns and the area? |
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| Were there adequate safety devices available? One for each person minimum. |
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| Were the facilities adequate for fish cleanup and prep? Was cleaning table available and adequate? |
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| Was there enough room and services on the boat? Was the boat over crowded and stressed for services? |
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| Did the crew communicate well before, during and after the trip? This doesn't mean constant contact or excessive calls. Did the charter explain their services and expectations before the trip. Communicate with you during the trip and follow up with any necessities after? |
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| How was your overall experience? Was the overall experience a positive one? |
