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Bounty Hunters or "Fugitive Recovery Agents", as professionals in the field prefer to be called, have a very exciting and rewarding career, however if you are considering a job in this field there are steps you should take become a successful Bounty Hunter.

1. Determine if you have what it takes to be a Bounty Hunter - Bounty hunting can be very dangerous if you are not careful you can find yourself in jail, or dead.

1. Find out the laws in your State - Every state is different when it comes to Bounty Hunters, you will need to find out what your state requires to become a bounty hunter.

1. Get Training and Licensed - In some states formal training is not required (most states require some type license) however you will not want to become a bounty hunter without learning the ropes first. There are several manuals online that can help you get started, the one I refer people to can be found at http://www.bountyhunterguide.com it will give you everything you need to know to get started.

1. Find a Mentor - The is probably one the most important steps, most new bounty hunters want to go out on their own and try to be the best, but you can save yourself a lot of grief by learning from someone who has walked the walk.

1. Develop your Skip Tracing Skills - Skip tracing is one the skills you will use most as a Bounty Hunter. Do everything you can to build on your skip tracing skills, read books, articles online, use online tools etc..

1. Network with other Bounty Hunters - Network with other bounty hunters in your area as well as in other states online, this can be very helpful in locating a skip in some cases.

1. Get Started - Once you have gone through the steps above you are ready to get started. Get out there and find that skip!

Now you know how to become a Bounty Hunter, follow these steps and you're on your way. But do not underestimate the need for proper training; this could be the difference between life and death on the job.

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The 3 Important Things You Must Do or Know Before Becoming a Bounty Hunter
By Kenneth Echie

Whatever the reason is, it must be pointed out this not a profession for the faint at heart. Those who wish to enter it must be committed and willing to give it their all. For this reason, this article will address the 3 important things people entering this profession must know or do before they start.

In no particular order, they are:

1. Those entering the profession must be willing to invest the time to get the proper training. This is a profession that is highly looked at. So much so that some states or countries do not allow it.

The right training will keep you from breaking the law. Believe it or not, you can be arrested if you don't do things the right way or do it in places where bounty hunting is not allowed or frowned at.

Dog the Bounty Hunter is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. Even with his record of capturing more than 6,500 bail jumpers, this did not keep him from running afoul of the Mexican law. He was arrested by Mexican authorities for capturing the rapist and fugitive, Andrew Luster. All evidence showed that he never broke Mexican laws. The only thing that could be deduced from the arrest is that the Mexican authorities frowned at his capturing Andrew Luster in their country.

2. Somebody entering the profession of bounty hunting must know that their life could be at risk any time. This is like law enforcement work. You may have to deal with hardcore criminals. These types of criminals do not take kindly to being captured. So much so that they will go to the extent of shooting at you when you try to arrest them.

Those entering this profession must be ready for this. This is where proper training as explained above also helps.

3. Aspiring future bounty hunters must know the job requires traveling. You may be away from friends and family for extended periods of time.

Again taking Dog the Bounty Hunter as an example, going into Mexico to capture Andrew Luster was not a day's job. He had to stay in Mexico for days, tracking down his suspect. Then after tracking him down, he had to devise tactics to capture or arrest him.

I have covered the 3 important things I believe you must know or do before becoming a bounty hunter. As you know, there are other things you also have to know. Covering all of the things you have to know, is beyond what I can do in this short article. I invite you to continue to expand your knowledge of bounty hunting and the things you need to know by visiting websites that deal with the subject in more detail.

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