How Much Do You Tip a Hunting Guide?

How much do you tip a hunting guide?

Hunting guides are an essential part of the industry, and most of their income comes from tips. Some people don’t understand why it is important to tip a guide, but the answer is quite simple: It is a way for you to recognize their efforts and give them a little extra cash.

Most Outfitters and Lodges have a policy regarding how much to tip a hunting guide and most of the time they will tell you when it’s appropriate to tip, but the decision is always yours. The best way to find out is to ask them and get a feel for how much they like to be tipped.

10% is the standard in the hunting industry, however there are some exceptions. If you have a particularly good guide or have had a very successful hunt, it is acceptable to tip a bit more than this. It’s also not unusual to tip a bit more than this if you’ve had a particularly bad hunt, but the amount should reflect your level of satisfaction with the experience and the quality of the hunt.

If you have a particularly excellent hunt, consider tipping twelve to fifteen percent of the total cost of your hunt. This will cover the base price of your hunt as well as any additional guides, packers, cooks and camp jacks that you have hired.

You can also add a small personal gift to your tip. For example, a quality knife or headlamp could be a nice touch to show your appreciation and make a lasting memory of the hunt.

There are many different types of hunting guides and each one has their own unique way of working and putting clients on animals. Back country guides put a lot of prep into their hunts including packing meat, cooking and scouting the area before your arrival. These guides deserve a good tip and are usually the ones that have to work hard to put you on the game of your dreams.

A good guide will never ask for a tip, but it is your choice whether or not to offer one. Some guides are comfortable asking for a tip while others are more shy about it, but ultimately the decision is up to you.

I recommend a good tip for a good guide and I think that you will be surprised at how much they work for their tips, if only from your own experience on the hunt. A good tip is worth a lot and can help a guide build a relationship with you that will last a lifetime.

Tip a good guide at the end of every hunt you have with him and you’ll be treated like a VIP. Having a good relationship with a guide and a great experience is the main goal of any hunter, and it is important that you treat your guide with respect.

Some of the most expensive hunts are a result of a guide’s hard work and dedication. They spend countless hours prepping for your hunt, doing unseen tasks such as preparing decoys and fieldwork, adding or moving decoys, scouting the area, re-brushing blinds, and checking and replacing faulty equipment. These people have a passion for hunting and are willing to put in the extra effort and hard work to make your hunt the most memorable it can be.