How and what do i need to start my own hunting guide/outfitter service?

Question

i was wanting to start my own bear hunting with hounds guide service and i need to know how and what all i need

Answer 1

Well you have to have a business license, insurance, a big chunk of cash, advertising, all the gear involved, be able to deal with rude clients as in people skills and a high success ratio, for starters.

You also have to have a way to contact emergency medical assistance, be it cell phone or satellite phone, in case a client gets hurt or has an heart attack, CPR training would be a good plan. You will need help; at least one experienced employee and a grunt to pack gear.

You will need to be able to transport the field dressed animal and provide a fast way to have the meat/hide processed.

So figure at least $30,000 to cover all the gear, equipment and other costs to have it together, it cost me and my partner $120,000 to get set up.

You will need an accountant to go over your records for taxes and you must keep good records of everything.

Each state has different laws in regard to being a guide service as well as state and federal lands have different laws also. You will have to do your home work on all this or end up either with a fine or being shut down.

Here is a link about a school for hunting guides;

http://www.guideschool.com/

More info;

http://www.royaltine.com/faqs.php

http://www.guidetraining.com/home_study....