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I have a moral dilemma I would never normally dream of putting on this group. We hosted a family of 3 hunters and wives 3 years ago at our lodge. They shot great animals, everyone got along and it was a fantastic time. I think they had a hunt better than they had expected. One couple visited as at a show in the US.
Fast forward 5 years and they let us know theylll be hunting soon with another outfit in our area and would we like to meet up with them there. Possibly they wanted to hunt a different area, his price was probably cheaper as well, we didn’t ask the reasons and we’re cordial in our response. The dilemma we have is that the outfitter has a horrible business reputation, staff are leaving by the droves, talk of financial trouble and it would’ve been the last place I’d recommend if they’d asked me.
Do I warn them of the dangers of going on their trip with this outfitters or will is seem sour grapes to them not booking a 2nd time with us. Have had it on occasion where clients will come to us a few times and then try a different place for the experience. It hurts a little, our business is very personal after all but I can understand the thinking and respect it. This I can’t, they haven’t done the necessary research prior to booking the proprrtly else they’ll see what everyone else already knows. What do I do?
A} wish them well on their hunt
B} tell them they’re about to make a huge mistake.
I’m genuinely caught. What would you do as an outfitter. What would clients do in this situation.
Fast forward 5 years and they let us know theylll be hunting soon with another outfit in our area and would we like to meet up with them there. Possibly they wanted to hunt a different area, his price was probably cheaper as well, we didn’t ask the reasons and we’re cordial in our response. The dilemma we have is that the outfitter has a horrible business reputation, staff are leaving by the droves, talk of financial trouble and it would’ve been the last place I’d recommend if they’d asked me.
Do I warn them of the dangers of going on their trip with this outfitters or will is seem sour grapes to them not booking a 2nd time with us. Have had it on occasion where clients will come to us a few times and then try a different place for the experience. It hurts a little, our business is very personal after all but I can understand the thinking and respect it. This I can’t, they haven’t done the necessary research prior to booking the proprrtly else they’ll see what everyone else already knows. What do I do?
A} wish them well on their hunt
B} tell them they’re about to make a huge mistake.
I’m genuinely caught. What would you do as an outfitter. What would clients do in this situation.