From personal experience, I can say without reservation, that being a guided hunter made me a better hunter and, a better person. The knowledge that a professional guide can impart is incalculable. I've learned so much, not just about hunting techniques, but also about the flora, fauna, geography, game identification, tracking, trophy judgment, traditions, tactics, rifles, bullets, shot placement, skinning, ethics, history, survival, first aid, engine repair, politics, and the list goes on and on.