Author Topic: Outfitter Tip (Read 483 times)

Muddyboots · « **on:** September 25, 2003, 02:04:25 PM »

Just curious, what would you tip an outfitter for a drop camp hunt that was well operated and you were treated top notch? No guide service just drop camp fully prepared with tent and all essentials. I have always DIY elk hunts but this year I am trying drop camp and would like to have proper etiquette when all said and done. The drop camp is $1100/man. Appreciate any comments.
Muddyboots

SAWgunner · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2003, 02:18:55 PM »

Both sides of my family has always been given something from the hunter's neck of the woods (like a bunch of jerky, or a hunter's recipe summer sausage, knives...stuff like that) or like a jacket if the hunter has his own outfitting service elsewhere. I have even witnessed the trading of hunts the next time around. I don't think I have ever seen them accept tips. If I were to tip a guide, though, I would say $100 sounds reasonable.

dbuck · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2003, 03:37:22 AM »

10% of the hunting price is what most guides expect if they give you good service.

dbuck

jim21 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2006, 04:51:39 PM »

Went fishing and a little bit of hunting in Canada.When i got back in the States.I had my brother n law make a skinning knife for the guide.My
brother n law charges over $1000 for his knives and there well worth it.He engraved a couple of bears and a moose on the knife.I sent it to the guide and he sent me back a black bear skin,all done up,and a order
for two more knives.What I like the best was my brother n law gave me the knife,no charge.