A good agent can make life easier. Especially when it comes to $'s. A good, trustworthy, reliable agent can make carrying a load of cash for trophy fees and other odds and ends like airfare a non issue. Also a good agent will give you accurate scoop on your hopes and plan accordingly.

But you will need to do your research on the agent. If you are inclined to use an agent I would highly recomend Keith Atcheson of Atcheson and Sons in Butte Montana.

JPK