I believe their are courses, etc but am unsure if there is a school for guiding.

I would contact outfitters, try and get a job as a hired hand, you know helping out doing daily duties and then work your way up to a guide. Another thought is during summers work at fishing camp, maybe as a guide, fuel, dock hand, etc. You'll gain experience, references and a base knowledge of the industry. Pretty hard to just be a guide, unless you know somebody that is willing to give you a shot with no experience. Not to mention you are a little young and it may work a bit against your favor until you get a few notchs in the belt (sort of speak).

Be aware being a guide means you like the sport your providing the service for, but it doesn't allow you the time to hunt yourself. Seeing you are actually hunting through others rifles not yours during season. It will hamper your time chasing your own trophies, just so you know. (Been there & done that!!!!)



Edited by - skeeter 7mm on 02/10/2003 15:05:34