I've found the same thing with hunting, at least in New Zealand. Hunting is a bit different in NZ to the USA, you tend to walk the whole day, stopping at point

I've found the same thing with hunting, at least in New Zealand. Hunting is a bit different in NZ to the USA, you tend to walk the whole day, stopping at points to look with your binoculars, rather than sitting in a tree all day waiting for animals to walk by. Every hunter I've met when out has been happy to give tips on where they've seen animals or sign, and to give tips or suggestions on where to go. Of course, everyone has their "spot X" that they won't give up, but apart from that they're happy to share their knowledge and stories, especially when out in the field.