Pro Guide

The Professional Hunting Guide School Program gives students the resources, knowledge, and experience to plan, coordinate, and conduct outdoor recreation services. The Professional Hunting Guide School Program is not limited to the person wanting to work in the industry, but also attracts students looking to improve personal skills. The program is two weeks long and consists of 120 hours of instruction and experiences training. Students must have graduated from the Basic Outdoor Guide School Program prior to taking this course. Below are the topics of instruction and time allocated.


Pro Guide Curriculum

Hunting Guide Responsibilities – 4 hours
Client
Natural Resources
US Forest Service and BLM use regulations
Private Land and Waters
Hunting/Fishing Laws and Regulations
Appearance
Personal
Camp/Lodging
Equipment/Stock
Lands/Waters

 

Professional Hunting Guide Techniques – 30 hours
Elk

  • Habitat, food, behavior, types
  • Hunting Techniques
  • Bugling and Cow Calling
Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer

  • Habitat, food, behavior, types
  • Hunting Techniques
  • Calling, Rattling, Decoys
Bear

  • Habitat, food, behavior, types
  • Hunting Techniques
Bighorn Sheep

  • Habitat, food, behavior, types
  • Hunting Techniques
Rocky Mountain Goats

  • Habitat, food, behavior, types
  • Hunting Techniques
Antelope

  • Habitat, food, behavior, types
  • Hunting Techniques
Mountain Lion

  • Habitat, food, behavior, types
  • Hunting Techniques

 

Horsemanship and Packing – 30 hours
Horse/Mule Psychology and Training
Packing with Horses and Mules
Decker Pack Saddles
Sawbuck Saddles
Leading a Pack String
Horse/Mule First Aid
Nutrition and Care
Basic Horse Shoeing and Hoof Maintenance
Giving Shots, Medicines, and Worming

 

Setting Up a Pack Trip – 30 hours
Campsite Selection and Layout
Erecting Tents
Camp Safety and Hygiene
Keeping Horses in the Wilderness
Pack Trip

 

Professional Hunting Guide Equipment – 2 hours
Field
Vehicles/Tack
Weapons

 

Field Judging of Big Game – 4 hours

 

Scoring Big Game Trophies – 6 hours
Boone and Crockett Club
Safari Club International

 

Trophy and Field Care of Game – 4 hours

 

Advanced Leadership – 2 hours
Appearance
People Skills
Work Ethic
Team Spirit

 

Starting your own Hunting Guide Business – 8 hours
Funding Sources
Equipment Needed
Land/Waters
Employees
 Licenses, Insurance, Bonding
 Marketing
 Business Structure
 Sole Proprietorship
 Partnership
 Corporation
 Office Management and Equipment