Last half of posts have a bit diluted this thread.
I am surprised I missed it when it came out first!
I am not taking sides, but what I have learnt from this thread?
I would say this:
When taking a wife, girl friend or a spouse - do not go on a first hunt with unknown outfitter.
Me, as a hunter, am more flixible about everything, (as longb as hunting is good, I can sleep in hammock, and eat cans), wives generally are not, especially if they are not outdoor or hunting oriented.
Lesson learned for me:
So, to take a non hunting wife, I would take her only to the outfitter and the camp I have visited before, know the owner, PH, logistics, infrastructure, staff, food, and hospitality level.
Follow up shot, comment (with ref to giraffe):
I never had a PH carrying his rifle on a PG hunt. Obviously, follow ups are on me, tracking and recovery on tracker and PH.
On a DG hunt, yes, PH carrying the rifle, of course. Moreover, I told him specifically before the hunt, if the situation dictates, he is free to shoot after me, by all means!
