Hunting Guide School
The Hunting Guide School Program gives students the resources, knowledge and experience to plan, coordinate, and conduct outdoor recreation services. The 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 COAGS Basic Outdoor Guide School Program prior to taking this course. Below are the topics of instruction and time allocated.
Hunting Guide Responsibilities
4 hours
Responsibilities to:
- 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
- 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
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
Erecting Tents
Camp Safety and Hygiene
Keeping Horses in the Wilderness
Pack Trip
Professional Hunting Guide Equipment
2 hours
Vehicles/Tack
Field Judging of Big Game
4 hours
Scoring Big Game Trophies
6 hours
Safari Club International
Trophy and Field Care of Game
4 hours
Advanced Leadership
2 hours
People Skills
Work Ethic
Team Spirit
Starting your own Hunting Guide Business
8 hours
Equipment Needed
Land/Waters
Employees
Licenses, Insurance, Bonding
Marketing
Business Structure
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partnership
- Corporation
Office Management and Equipment
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