Originally Posted by
balticbear
Thanks for all the feedback so far. ...and as an fyi, it is a moose hunt, so no stands involved and the outfitter fee is about $4000, so 10-20% puts me in the range from $400 to $800. ...it adds up fast.
Fifteen percent is the norm. 10% for your guide, and 5% split for cook and packer. So in your case a 100 bucks for the cook and packer, and 400 for the guide. The duration of the hunt is inmaterial as most guides have scouted and packed in a camp in preperation for your arrival. The cost of tipping should be allocated into your hunting budget. Don't be afraid to not tip for poor service though. Bad guides are used to not being tipped.