I have always owned or done construction but during the years we also ventured into the sporting goods and guide business (out of it now- thank you). Everyone in that business knows what it is like BEFORE you start.. Guides know what they are doing it's there job. A tip is just a thank you its NOT REQUIRED. Do they tip you at work? probably not...it's NOT REQUIRED
Tipping guides large sums is something I am not in favor of. Giving a hunting guide $100 to $150 for a week is MAX. It's NOT REQUIRED..if that person took the job based on tipping he needs to find a new profession.
We build custom homes and additions that take 6 months...talk about a LONG butt kissing time --> not just a week here fellas...we don't get a tip don't expect one NOT REQUIRED

Just a question for you RedAllison NOT PICKING AT YOU I PROMISE----> when you buy a vehicle and spend lets say 60K on a Escalade EXT like I did do you tip the salesperson 6K? They educated you about the car, answered all the questions, let you test drive it...so why not tip them? Whats good for one should be good for all ?