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I have been in the guiding and outfitting business for nearly 40 years and my personal opinion is that as an outfitter I don't accept tips for any hunts unless I was also the guide. When offered I tell them to give it to the camp help who were integral in making their hunt special.
From the guide and camp help's perspective there is a huge difference between sharing a camp with a "client", who wants or needs to be waited on all the time - and a "hunter", who is happy and willing to pitch in and do everything necessary to make the hunt successful and is also interested in learning about the area and the game.

For many clients 15% might seem marginal and for real hunters any tip is appreciated.