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Old 06-28-2004, 06:04 PM
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Tim Buma
Fork Horn
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Taranaki, New Zealand
Posts: 335
Default RE: tipping your guide

I am a professional hunting & fishing guide.
I've found 10% is the loose guideline. Generally it should be based on how hard your guide has worked for you, and what lengths has he/she gone to to make your hunting experience meet/exceed your expectations.
Also how experienced are they and how tuned in are they to knowing what your needs are and understanding the animals that you are hunting.
How is their risk assessment and are they 100% concerned for your safety and comfort at all times. How good are they at matching your ability/fitness to the hunting situation.
I guide hunters from many countries, some do not beleive in tipping at all.(Especially europeons.)

Remember that often guides receive minimal wages from their outfitters, and rely on tips to make a living.
I do beleive that tips should be earned and not just an expected add-on cost.
Regards

Tim Buma
New Zealand Back Country Outfitters Ltd
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