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I don't bitch about money because I don't need the money which is how I can afford to guide hunts for a living. I know Tanner and I know he wouldn't bitch about anything either. If you were an a$$hole, he would just literally walk the desire to hunt right out of you. You would literally have to tip him to stop...

I've witnessed that from a client first hand.....

I talked to my old lady, she said massingil or summers eve would get that sand out
Of course I am hanging out with the wrong guides, they don't even charge me to joke around with them

Couldn't agree more....

I'm pretty sure there's more than a couple folks here that've hunted with Tanner..... hell, been guided by Tanner..... absolutely free, through the kindness of a damn good kid.... who also happens to be a very talented hunter. He ain't in it for the money..... or the Instagram Fame.... he's in it cause he like to help folks shoot cool schitt.

Maybe..... instead of a tip..... you could show up for the hunt in shape.... with quality field proven gear.... a rifle you can shoot.... a willingness to put in some work.... and some reasonable expectations. I'm sure 90% of "guides" would far prefer that to the "10% industry standard".

You can't put a value on that Instagram Fame, though.

Is Tanner COhighcountry on Instagram?

Yes, you could say that. If you add in fishing trips I've been guided 6-8 times and they've run the gamut from a crabby old SOB who complained about everything and couldn't find fish, to a young guy who was pleasant and helpful but couldn't find fish, to a young guy who's an exceptional hunter, always positive and a pleasure to hunt with, busted his ass for 12 days and never mentioned a tip. When I brought it up he said "it's 100% optional and I'd be thrilled with anything you want to give."

Yes tipping is optional, and should be based on the effort and quality of service.

But I can't understand people who pay the $$ for a guided hunt and then quibble about compensating the one person responsible for their success.

If that makes me an evangelist, pass the hat, and give me an Amen, brother!

Guiding is really a young man's game. I have done both hunting and fishing and for the most part, it is like babysitting. If a babysitter needs a tip, then maybe it is appropriate for guides as well.

Whenever I guided anybody, I never counted on a tip. I guided for the wages and was always pleased with a tip, but never considered it part of the pay. I don't know where the standard of tipping started in relation to the job description, but on either side of the equation, I believe the tip has to be earned.

There is a lot of celebrity attached to guiding, and I did appreciate the client that showed reverence, but not all of the clients are that way. Some can't be told anything, others, are easily pleased and compensate generously.

I don't want to guide hunting anymore, it is just too much work. Anyone who has done it, knows how much work it is and makes the choice to guide or not. Compensation for the work is up front and if it doesn't suit you, you do need to look for some other occupation.

When I retire, I could see guiding fishing trips again, mainly because I enjoy it, not because of the money...

I once used a guide in Wyoming for several repeat hunts. We became good friends in the process and on one of the occasions we spent a couple days hunting coyotes after my mule deer and antelope tags were filled. He admired the half-finished Martini Cadet .22 Hornet I had brought along for that purpose. When I got home, I finished the rifle and then sent it to him as a token for his professionalism during the hunts and as a token of friendship. I figured it was the least I could do after all the effort he put into making my experiences pleasurable.

I travel a fair amount on business, and when I was fairy young was told by a sales manager, "don't skimp on tipping, if they deserve it".

Last hunt I was on, I tipped a little over 20%, but that included housekeeping, cooks, and the guide, with the guide getting the lion's share.

I do a little better with the lady who cuts my hair, but she is fast, and good looking, so...

I learned early on that I was not cut out to be a hunting guide. I have to really like the folks I'm with that time of year.

And I tipped over 35% including guide,housekeeping and cooks...they were worth every penny

Family, like kids?

No

Wife? Yes.....she hunted with me

I can borrow money.....that I can pay back over time

I can't buy or borrow time

Ohio7x57, I hope this thread answered all your questions

Seriously though, best of luck on your hunt

No, I found him and starskey today matter of fact. Classic!! Haha

And if your happy with the services, tip well...

Did you find Team Sore Dick Jud?

Tanner

They cannot be beat

Yep, by shiithouse luck, scrolling through pics, saw old starskey, good stuff! Grin

Same hunt I tipped a little over 20% like Pat. I tipped extra to the guide because he never got us stuck and he just flat caked his brand new truck in mud. I always felt bad climbing in it with boots all covered in mud. I figure he needed the extra to clean it up..