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Leaving for a hunt on Thursdsay. What is the normal tip for the guide? How do you determine how much in relation to how hard the guide worked for you?
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ktc
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15k seems to be the going rate these days.
slamdunk
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ktc-
You mentioned in another thread you would hire me someday....can we go tomorrow?? ;-)
Call the outfitter and see what the "average gratuity" is for his operation, then pay your guide more or less than that depending on how you feel he did for you.
Tip rates can vary significantly based on how good of an outfitter your going with.
You mentioned in another thread you would hire me someday....can we go tomorrow?? ;-)
Call the outfitter and see what the "average gratuity" is for his operation, then pay your guide more or less than that depending on how you feel he did for you.
Tip rates can vary significantly based on how good of an outfitter your going with.
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ktc
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I just told him the rate based on the latest figures I heard? Think that is too much?
>Leaving for a hunt on Thursday.
>What is the normal tip
>for the guide? How do
>you determine how much in
>relation to how hard the
>guide worked for you?
It depends on how expensive the hunt is and if you feel like you got a good value/ great experience etc.
I personally go 5%-10%
Example: If I'm on a Stone Sheep hunt I'd tip 5%, Elk/Deer closer to 10%
>What is the normal tip
>for the guide? How do
>you determine how much in
>relation to how hard the
>guide worked for you?
It depends on how expensive the hunt is and if you feel like you got a good value/ great experience etc.
I personally go 5%-10%
Example: If I'm on a Stone Sheep hunt I'd tip 5%, Elk/Deer closer to 10%
AWHOLELOTTABULL
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You tip whatever you feel it's worth to you. It's all appreciated. Personally I'd give both ktc and Slammy the tip of my boot but then I would have to run like hell and I don't like to run!
It's always an adventure!!!
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It's always an adventure!!!
www.awholelottabull.com
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ktc
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I have tips for the guide.
Never spend the money before the hunt.
Never piss of the unpaid help.
Never guarantee a 400 bull.
Anyone else have "Tips for the Guide?"
Never spend the money before the hunt.
Never piss of the unpaid help.
Never guarantee a 400 bull.
Anyone else have "Tips for the Guide?"
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mesquitehunter
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I got a pocket knife one time.
I was guideing a guy on the Kiabab from Greece a few years back, he told me if he shoots a 250" buck he'll tip me $5,000 a 240" buck would be $4,500 a 230" buck $4,000 and so on down the line. Well he wound up going home empty handed and missed several several shots in five days and all I got was a $500.00 off coupon from his used car dealership he owns in Cali.
I was guideing a guy on the Kiabab from Greece a few years back, he told me if he shoots a 250" buck he'll tip me $5,000 a 240" buck would be $4,500 a 230" buck $4,000 and so on down the line. Well he wound up going home empty handed and missed several several shots in five days and all I got was a $500.00 off coupon from his used car dealership he owns in Cali.
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mesquitehunter
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>I have tips for the guide.
>
>
>Never spend the money before the
>hunt.
>Never piss of the unpaid help.
>
>Never guarantee a 400 bull.
>
>Anyone else have "Tips for the
>Guide?"
You pretty much hit it on the head there.
>
>
>Never spend the money before the
>hunt.
>Never piss of the unpaid help.
>
>Never guarantee a 400 bull.
>
>Anyone else have "Tips for the
>Guide?"
You pretty much hit it on the head there.
CAelknuts
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In an effort to provide a serious response to what was a serious question, 10% of the base cost of the hunt is a pretty common standard. If your guide works his butt off, or is lazy, you may wish to adjust it up or down.
Also, people understand your circumstances might influence what you can tip. If you've saved for years and are barely able to afford to do the trip, most guides will understand if you can't leave them a whole lot. Exressing your gratitude for a job well done always means something to those receiving the praise, in addition to whatever money you leave for them.
As for the Greek rectal orifice client, well, we don't want to go there....
Also, people understand your circumstances might influence what you can tip. If you've saved for years and are barely able to afford to do the trip, most guides will understand if you can't leave them a whole lot. Exressing your gratitude for a job well done always means something to those receiving the praise, in addition to whatever money you leave for them.
As for the Greek rectal orifice client, well, we don't want to go there....
deadibob
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If they didn't deliver a new world record they didn't do their job so stiff 'em.
No seriously, whatever you feel they earned. If they went out of their way to make your hunt a great experience,regardless of the animal, tip accordingly. If the hunt was a guide caused disaster, tip accordingly. But don't feel you have to buy their friendship or approval either. Lot's of people feel pressured into giving more than was deserved. At the same time don't be a tight azz.
No seriously, whatever you feel they earned. If they went out of their way to make your hunt a great experience,regardless of the animal, tip accordingly. If the hunt was a guide caused disaster, tip accordingly. But don't feel you have to buy their friendship or approval either. Lot's of people feel pressured into giving more than was deserved. At the same time don't be a tight azz.
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mesquitehunter
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It's nice to get tips. 5%-10% of the hunt depending on the cost is right. I usually share my tips with the cook because the cook is the unsung hero of camp and rarely gets tipped. He's even the lowest guy paid in camp.
Last year my brother guided a guy who had paid for the hunt months in advance and lost his job just before the hunt. He told him he didn't have any money for a tip. 4 months later Travis recieved a check in the mail for $450.00. The guy had found another job and kept his word. Even though he didn't kill Travis (madglasser) worked his ass off for the guy and he realized it.
Last year my brother guided a guy who had paid for the hunt months in advance and lost his job just before the hunt. He told him he didn't have any money for a tip. 4 months later Travis recieved a check in the mail for $450.00. The guy had found another job and kept his word. Even though he didn't kill Travis (madglasser) worked his ass off for the guy and he realized it.
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UThunting
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I would say 10% on a elk hunt Also do not forget the cook and any other's that might make your hunt funner... If your guide is a drunk bum and gets up at 8am then forget about the 10%. Most guides make $90 to $150 a day on a elk hunt and to some that seams like OK money but when you think about there cost of there gear and the stress they go through it aint crap. They might lose a knife, camera, or even binoculars in the field that could cost them a weeks worth of pay or more.
Some things I would look for in my guide
1. Take care if you the hunter from the time you get there to the time you leave.
2. That he is easy to get along with
3 Has a good Idea of the animals you are after and the area you are hunting.
4. Safety in field and out
5. Packs water/drinks/snacks for not only him but the hunter.
6. If a animal is taken that he takes care of the animal/meat/antlers clean and timely as possible.
You as a hunter should also be ready for things to not go as you or your guide plan as mother nature will always throw a curve ball out at you. A guide is not a machine he will screw up.
Now if your guide is the cook and needs to take care of pack animals try and help out if you can. Also keep that in mind when you go to tip he might be worth 15% but in these cases you wont need to tip a cook or wrangler..
Hope this helps you and others... And good luck on your hunt
Some things I would look for in my guide
1. Take care if you the hunter from the time you get there to the time you leave.
2. That he is easy to get along with
3 Has a good Idea of the animals you are after and the area you are hunting.
4. Safety in field and out
5. Packs water/drinks/snacks for not only him but the hunter.
6. If a animal is taken that he takes care of the animal/meat/antlers clean and timely as possible.
You as a hunter should also be ready for things to not go as you or your guide plan as mother nature will always throw a curve ball out at you. A guide is not a machine he will screw up.
Now if your guide is the cook and needs to take care of pack animals try and help out if you can. Also keep that in mind when you go to tip he might be worth 15% but in these cases you wont need to tip a cook or wrangler..
Hope this helps you and others... And good luck on your hunt
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Think of it this way. If you would tip 15% to a waitress in a restaurant or cafe for a meal, why wouldn't you hold the same value for someone working his a$$ off for you on a hunt? All she did was deliver what someone else prepared.
On an African hunt you end up tipping the PH, camp staff, skinners, trackers, driver, etc. It could end up being several thousand dollars. On a domestic guided hunt, the guide may be all of those things rolled together, so he gets a portion for each job.
I don't go on many guided hunts here in the States, preferring DIY, but if the guy earns a tip - I make sure he gets one.
On an African hunt you end up tipping the PH, camp staff, skinners, trackers, driver, etc. It could end up being several thousand dollars. On a domestic guided hunt, the guide may be all of those things rolled together, so he gets a portion for each job.
I don't go on many guided hunts here in the States, preferring DIY, but if the guy earns a tip - I make sure he gets one.
