SD outfitter to avoid

[Webster]

There any rules here saying I can’t share a story here, names, in hopes of preventing others from getting screwed? Crappy outfitter experience.

I don't know if I would say anything. I know there is freedom of speech but he could possibly sue based on you causing a loss of business? Maybe if you stated exactly what you didn't like it would be OK, but I wouldn't want to have to show up in court 500 miles from my home, lose the case and pay damages and his lawyer fees.

 

[shoot4fun]

What did you tip for? Do you tip a waitress before you get your meal and service? Those of us that have used outfitters have stories… some bad but most average to good. You need to “out” this guy to save others from the misery you had. Or at least PM those that ask and I am asking since may go to SD next year.

And You need to read post 14 where he did provide the guide's business name.
While I have never paid a tip for any service up front I think the OP did what he felt was right.
I have used many guides and while most were absolutely fantastic there were couple that were not.
Like the guide that showed up hung over and fell asleep shortly after we started shooting prairie dogs.
Maybe the one who told me there would be three guides for us six hunters and showed up alone.
Both have been weeded out by the natural selection process. A guide doesn't last long if he is treating the landowners he needs access from like he treats his hunters.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

I don't know if I would say anything. I know there is freedom of speech but he could possibly sue based on you causing a loss of business? Maybe if you stated exactly what you didn't like it would be OK, but I wouldn't want to have to show up in court 500 miles from my home, lose the case and pay damages and his lawyer fees.

Way I see it, it’s the same as leaving a review. I thought about not saying anything, heck I left without saying anything, then it started to sink in and I took it personally.

Hell, you can leave a review anywhere. Applebees, amazon, my dentist.

$4k isn’t chicken feed, I tried to make it right quietly, I dont care now.

 

[Mark W]

Was that meal breakfast or lunch?? jd

It was a late lunch as I remember it. That hot Budweiser started out cold…..lol

 

[AlNyhus]

Hell, you can leave a review anywhere. Applebees, amazon, my dentist

Looks like you left one on his Facebook page.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Looks like you left one on his Facebook page.

I don’t have facebook. Google review on his nonfunctional website, yes.

 

[AlNyhus]

Came up for me on his FB feed. As a South Dakotan, I'm sad to hear you had such a poor experience.

 

[snert]

That sounds like a fine meal in the field to me. I once hunted with some acquaintances who were supposed to bring the food. All they provided was a can of sardines and a whole onion for each person and a loaf of white bread, with hot Budweiser to wash it down. At least I didn’t have to pay for it…..lol

It is shocking what some people eat and call good.