Outfitters Hunt

[michaelfelix13]

I am getting old. I saved to take my Son on a special Whitetail deer hunt in Wyoming. 10,000 acres ranch. Total cost about 11k. Once in a lifetime hunt. What is the customary range for a tip for the guide.
Thanks guys appreciate your feedback

 

[257steiny]

I would usually say 10-15%. And that would depend on how the guide does. And that does not mean how big of a animal you get because it is still hunting. How friendly and if you can tell that they are working hard for you. Remember to tip the cook as well.
Good luck!

 

[michaelfelix13]

I would usually say 10-15%. And that would depend on how the guide does. And that does not mean how big of a animal you get because it is still hunting. How friendly and if you can tell that they are working hard for you. Remember to tip the cook as well.
Good luck!

Thanks

 

[Rick Richard]

Thanks

And Wrangler too if there are horses involved.

 

[birddog 68]

Yep. 10% is the norm but if it's a great hunt with a friendly and knowledgeable guide it would be more. Not friendly or knowledgeable I'd drop it way down. And as others mentioned don't forget about others behind the scenes. Good luck and have fun!

 

[michaelfelix13]

Thank u

 

[JuddL]

I normally start at 15% and go up or down depending on attitude, hunt and how hard I felt like they worked. This is just the guide as mentioned, the others need something too but the guide tip is always the biggest.

 

[grouse]

11000x15%
Plus 5% for the cooks and handlers
That's roughly 2200 in tips so your 11000 hunt just became 13200.

That seems outrageous to me. Hunt costs should cover all costs. Including the appropriate wages for the staff and guides.

Just my .02

 

[flyguy1]

Holy moly! I'm pretty comfortable, but $11k for a whitetail? Wow. I should think that would be plenty. Might throw a few hundred around, but not 15%.

 

[hickswr]

I didn't realize Wyoming had whitetails worth $11K

 

[Lee7588]

Why WY for whitetail for that cost I'd go to a state that is known for big whitetails. I would do WY for elk and other animals. But 15% is pretty standard

 

[skipglo]

I am getting old. I saved to take my Son on a special Whitetail deer hunt in Wyoming. 10,000 acres ranch. Total cost about 11k. Once in a lifetime hunt. What is the customary range for a tip for the guide.
Thanks guys appreciate your feedback

Well....I was an outfitter and guide for 10 years....so...about 30,000.00 would do! Realistically...not much different from any other tip...based on performance, of course like anything else...15 % is good. Or 2000.00 would be my top...need a good animal to tip top dollar!

 

[michaelfelix13]

11000x15%
Plus 5% for the cooks and handlers
That's roughly 2200 in tips so your 11000 hunt just became 13200.

That seems outrageous to me. Hunt costs should cover all costs. Including the appropriate wages for the staff and guides.

Just my .02

I agree with your 2 cents.

 

[Rflshootr]

I went on a combo hog/deer hunt where the "guides" load everyone in a Suburban and drop you off at a stand, spread some corn on the ground, then come pick you up later. Not much work to be calling themselves a guide. The tip depends on the type of hunt I suppose.