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
|
Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer
|
Bear
|
Bighorn Sheep
|
Rocky Mountain Goats
|
Antelope
|
Mountain Lion
|
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 |