Boy, Muley has just about hit it on the head....just about. I moved out here to WY 4 years ago with that same dream in mind. But, I moved out here AFTER getting hired as a ranch hand on a place that also did outfitting. But this particular rancher invited me to come out for 2 1/2 months during the busy fall round-ups and see if I really liked it first. He didn't pay me much, but that time was priceless. I did a little guiding that first fall, but a year later quit the ranch and found another outfitter who badly needed help. He took me in as green as I was and taught me the ways he wanted me to guide. No guide school at all(and I seriously considered it b4 my move out here). I think there are a lot of outfitters who would rather take someone without any skills and train them in theirs. Long story short, the original ranch I worked on 4 years ago has just hired me to manage the entire hunting outfit, lodge and all. And I credit that to God, and to the persistence to live out a dream. I love guiding, it's my passion. I'm not rich, and up till now I was a self-employed carpenter in the off-season. The economy here in Wyoming is smoking hot. If you know any kind of trade you'll do great. I don't ever want to die wishing I had done something. Go for it buddy and good luck!