Read the hunt agreement over with cynical eye. Auction hunts are rather famous for careful wording, that sort of exclude much of what you thought you were getting. A free hunt can quickly add up to a boat load of money. So much so that many hunts are never taken. An example would be SCI pressuring exhibitors to donate hunts, and the operator working it so he either turns a profit on the hunt he gave away or the buyer coming to his senses and not going at all. Somewhat better is when the hunter chooses to take some extra animals and he makes it back that way. Better, but expect a little pressure to do so. Alcohol can place a part in the bidding process.
They are not all like that, but bear in mind that the best auction hunts that well and truly include everything usually go for close to fair market value.
