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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: PNWbowhunter on September 28, 2020, 06:32:18 AM

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Title: Becoming a guide
Post by: PNWbowhunter on September 28, 2020, 06:32:18 AM

I was curious on any information to becoming a hunting guide here in WA state any steps I need I cant seem to find Mich on getting the license mostly just fishing. Any help os very much appreciated!

Title: Re: Becoming a guide
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on September 28, 2020, 11:39:27 AM

No licence other than business license to " legally" be a guide.
Depending on where you guide there are rules.
National Forest has limited permits, and guiding in those areas is restricted by outfitter(s).
State land requires permit to operate for a profit.
Private land is subject to landowners control.
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Insurance is usually, though not always, a requirement to operate as a business on most lands.
Unless you have private leases, you probably should try to get started with an established outfitter.