TerrellBuckman
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For anybody that’s been on a paid hunt how much do you tip your guide and do you give the same tip if you don’t shoot a deer
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How much do you tip your guide
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Hawken2222
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As a rule 15% of the cost of the hunt is a good rule of thumb. You may want to go more based on the service or the effort of the guide Even if you don't shoot a deer you should always tip your guide. There are several factors that will be beyond his control that could factor info you success or not.
Nimrod71
Senior Member
I have always based my tip on the service I received. Most guides really do work at trying to get you a shot. There has only been one time when I didn't tip the guides and that was because the two of them didn't off or do anything to help me or another hunter in the group. I didn't check this service out and i learned my lesson.
When I was guiding back in the 80'2 I always did all I could to make my clients have a good time, from picking them up at the air ports to cleaning and packaging their game. On several elk hunts I was ask to make their shot. I did have a couple of times when I was disappointed with the tip, but heck that's the way some people are. A guide quickly learns who to look for. My best tip was $1000 dollars for picking up and guiding two men from Belgium on a three day pheasant hunt in South Dakota.
When I was guiding back in the 80'2 I always did all I could to make my clients have a good time, from picking them up at the air ports to cleaning and packaging their game. On several elk hunts I was ask to make their shot. I did have a couple of times when I was disappointed with the tip, but heck that's the way some people are. A guide quickly learns who to look for. My best tip was $1000 dollars for picking up and guiding two men from Belgium on a three day pheasant hunt in South Dakota.
billy336
Senior Member
Went out west on a 3 day mule deer/antelope trip. I think it was $4400. Guide was decent and I got my shots. Threw him $550 and the camp cook a hundo
TJay
Senior Member
Usually at least ten percent unless there was a perception that the guide didn't do everything in his power to provide a great experience or if the service is sloppy or unprepared. It happens.
Michael F Sights
Senior Member
My deer hunts in Montana run $ 4800 - I tip $ 500 on average, but have added a $50 here or there for extra service
Jim Thompson
Live From The Tree
A few hundred bucks is about where we usually are. In my mind it has nothing to do with me killing a deer, but the whole experience. Dont forget the camp cook too
Thunder Head
Gone but not forgotten
I always do 10%. Dosent matter if its a whitetail or cape buff. I divide it up if needed.
If anyone is unhappy with the amount. They are free to give it back.
If anyone is unhappy with the amount. They are free to give it back.
You're gonna get a bunch of answers and there are a bunch of variables.
So, my opinion, is that you see how things go. Did the guide do stuff that helped you kill - or at least see more critters? Did he/she go above and beyond or do the bare minimum?
Folks often forget that there is a line of people wanting tips after every guided hunt - the outfitter, the guide, guide's helper, cook, and the secretary - I may have missed one or two. So a 3-day $1500 hunt would lend to about 15-20% ($225-$300) for tips - how do you break it down? Up to you.
So, my opinion, is that you see how things go. Did the guide do stuff that helped you kill - or at least see more critters? Did he/she go above and beyond or do the bare minimum?
Folks often forget that there is a line of people wanting tips after every guided hunt - the outfitter, the guide, guide's helper, cook, and the secretary - I may have missed one or two. So a 3-day $1500 hunt would lend to about 15-20% ($225-$300) for tips - how do you break it down? Up to you.
Uptonongood
Senior Member
Whatever you choose, do not give a gift for a tip unless the guide requests it. I know guys who've done it and it sucks. Tips are helpful for guides in paying bills, a rifle scope or knife won't. The guided hunts I had were in another country so I gave 15% AND gifts like knives. Had two different guys ask for my hat, one hat was a Cabelas the other was a Wildlife Festival hat from Ludiwici. Go figure.
