By this time many of you have either been to one of the hunting shows or are about to attend one. You may plan to purchase a hunt (or perhaps you have already) at auction or submit a deposit and/or executed contract at a show. Or, you are going through a collection of brochures and notes, trying to decide which operator to book. Whether the deal is complete or not, I urge you to take several steps to ensure your hunt does not become a disappointing experience. For one reason or another, I have seen even experienced international hunters make rookie mistakes when booking a hunt, so this advice is appropriate for ALL of our readers.....