i work for a whitetail/turkey outfitter in northeast missouri....its hard work...but rewarding in the fact that its fun/hard work....i make 80.00 per day plus tips.includes lodge/food...tips are not required...dont expect them...makes them even more rewarding.....i do this as a hobby type job...theres no way i could do it full time...just not enough money.....if there was a way to make what i make now(i work for the us govt)...then i would ......i plan on going to a good guide school sometime down the road.....cant be anything but good....i got luck...had a friend that knew an outfitter.....most important aspect to me is..people skills...you have to know your other stuff..but if you cant get along with all types of people then this job is not for you....good luck......