Every one has a different experience and approach. I have used the same guide for 8 hunts over 20 years. We had a good hunt the first time out and got along well. I gave him a 15% tip. We went to his wedding several years (and one hunt) later. Over subsequent hunts I got to know his young kids. I'd come into town a day or two early to get used to the elevation and help get everything ready for the hunt. I'd have dinner with the family. After our 4th hunt, we no longer hunted out of the big camp with other guides and hunters, we did our own thing. I now give him a larger tip.
