The success is secondary.
I agree! If a guide has been doing his job well trying to make my trip successful and fun, he gets a tip even if my luck or fate is a strike out.
The guy spent a few days of his life trying, so that's worth more than nothing.
10-20% is the "right" price range in our group - if you work hard for us, we will take care of you on the back end.
Success is not a factor UNLESS the guide or outfitter is obviously out of their league - or unsafe, or dishonest - about the whole affair.
If you are a jack
ss hunter as a shot, a person, or in preparation / execution of the hunt - yes, you're going to get a hard reputation - and it will get around.
