Guide to tipping your guide.

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Hello all,

I am finally going on my first Spring goose hunt next week.

I hired a guide (you know the one who was on Thomas Pigeon's show) and was wondering if and how much I should tip him even though I am already paying him a reasonable daily guide fee?

Any input or feedback will be appreciated.

Thanks.



BT
 
all depends on how good your guide is .did you get plenty of shooting done ,were they talking to you or down to you,did they give you all that they promised,were you happy with the way everything went etc etc
 
I went on a guided goose outing last year. The guy was good. I am going to go again this year. Twice I hope. I offered him some $$$ and he refused. We had a fantastic day, when he turned down the tip. That made my mind up about going again. As dumbdawg is saying wait till you go and see how the trip goes. Tip according to how you feel it went. If at all.

Dave.
 
Thanks for the input.

I've spoken to the man several times and he is quite amiable and upfront about everything.

He even explained that he would contact me if he decided the conditions weren't good enough to go out (and re-schedule another time).

I can't wait to go. I get the impression that he is the kind of person who won't accept a tip though in order to get repeat busniess.



BT
 
yea i went on a guided bobcat hunt before and it was awesome again they refused my tip and it just makes me want to go again
 
I think that it all depends on your experiance sometimes it doesn't have to be monitary I have given up Swarovski Bino's or a quality knife other times a few bucks. Things as small as a weather proof lighter was one of the gifts that brought the most appreciation from a guide in Newfoundland. Now he didn't need to duck under a rock to light up. Basically what I am saying is it is good to tip for good service but there is really no set guide. Follow your gut
 
tips

Well boys, how about a look from the far side?

I have hunted guided trips and have guided hunting trips. What I've found is that tips like:

"Don't plant radishes in the driveway"
" Never pet a burning dog"
"Don't beat the campfire out with your face..........again"

Are seldom well received.


If your guide is professional, and works hard to make your trip enjoyable than I think a tip is in order. Even if you don't get your game/fish. There are a lot of things that can go wrong to make a trip a challenge, how the guide deals with them can make the trip salvageable. If he goes the extra to make it the best he can, then you should tip.

If he is a maroon who has no clue or is a constant source of irritation, then skip the tip and speak to the outfitter. If you keep quiet, nothing will change.
Sometimes the outfitter is aware of the guy"s shortcomings and sometimes he's not.

Money is easy to carry and always in short supply, so a cash tip is welcome, but a gift is also appreciatated and sometimes moreso.
Sometimes the hunts are in areas where optics or other equipment is not readily available, so gear is welcomed. Africa or the far north for example.

That's the view from the other side.:wave:
 
tips

Well boys, how about a look from the far side?

I have hunted guided trips and have guided hunting trips. What I've found is that tips like:

"Don't plant radishes in the driveway"
" Never pet a burning dog"
"Don't beat the campfire out with your face..........again":p

Are seldom well received.


If your guide is professional, and works hard to make your trip enjoyable than I think a tip is in order. Even if you don't get your game/fish. There are a lot of things that can go wrong to make a trip a challenge, how the guide deals with them can make the trip salvageable. If he goes the extra to make it the best he can, then you should tip.

If he is a maroon who has no clue or is a constant source of irritation, then skip the tip and speak to the outfitter. If you keep quiet, nothing will change.
Sometimes the outfitter is aware of the guy"s shortcomings and sometimes he's not.

Money is easy to carry and always in short supply, so a cash tip is welcome, but a gift is also appreciated and sometimes moreso.
Sometimes the hunts are in areas where optics or other equipment is not readily available, so gear is welcomed. Africa or the far north for example.

That's the view from the other side.:wave:
 
Base it on service, knowledge and the quality of the hunt. I've been given tips/gear etc by guys who didnt get their animal but appreciated the effort and knowledge. I've received no tip from guys who got Boone and Crockett animals. Depends on the client. IF the guy really knows his stuff and you learn something, then maybe a tip is ok. If the guy tries hard and you get nothing, maybe a tip is ok.

Too many guides Ive been around expect a tip. I don't.

Liquor is always a bad idea.
 
hunt365 said:
I think that it all depends on your experiance sometimes it doesn't have to be monitary I have given up Swarovski Bino's or a quality knife other times a few bucks.
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Must have been pretty happy to give up a $2000 pair of bino's:eek:
 
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