Professional Guide

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Affidavit or referral

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TOUR GUIDES AND ESCORTS SOC Code 39-7011 Entry Salary N/A Average Salary N/A Job Description Professional Guides conduct outdoor recreational activities for the purpose of hunting animals. Requirements 1. At least 18 years of age. 2. Employed by or operating under an independent contract with a licensed Outfitter. 3. Be certified in first aid. 4. Possess a certificate of competence and safety in the use and handling of firearms (hunter safety card). Continuing Education There are no continuing education requirements for professional guides. Restrictions Fraud. Conviction of a felony. Violation of any significant federal or state law or related regulations pertaining to wildlife, game, and fish. Unethical or dishonorable conduct. Willful violation of the terms and conditions under which the license is issued. Inhumane treatment of any animal. Willfully endangering the health and safety of any person. Violation of statutes or rules and regulations of the Board. Schools Located in Wyoming University of Wyoming - Laramie - Outdoor Guide Certification Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources University of Wyoming Bim Kendall House 804 East Fremont Street Laramie, WY 82702 (307) 766-5080 https://www.uwyo.edu/haub/academics/professional-applied-exps/outdoor-guide-certification/ogc-new.html Bald Mountain Outfitters P.O. Box 754 Pinedale, WY 82941 Phone: (307) 367-6539 http://www.baldmountainoutfitters.com/pages/guide-school Bliss Creek Outfitters P.O. Box 1690 Lander, WY 82520 Phone: (307) 850-7800 https://www.blisscreekoutfitters.com/guide-packer-school/ Shoal Creek Outfitters 1825 N Moose Wilson Road Wilson WY 83014 (307) 413-1893 https://shoalcreekoutfitters.com/hunting-guide-school/ Thompson Outfitters Box 908 Pinedale, WY 82941 Phone (307) 367-6507 https://wyohunt.com/guide-school Outfitters Academy 2904 Thayne Bedford Rd Thayne, WY 83127 Phone (307) 730-4868 https://www.outfittersacademy.com/ Nontypical Outfitters P.O. Box 3644 Alpine, WY 83128 Phone (307) 654-0000 https://www.nontypicaloutfitters.com/guide-school33dbad9d License Professional Guides are licensed by the Wyoming Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides. Licenses expire annualy on December 31st. Examination Examinations are given by the Wyoming Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides. Fees New Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Full term Professional Guide license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$145.00 Annual renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $145.00 Temporary (14-day) Guide license. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$70.00 Licensing Agency Amanda McKee, Administrator Wyoming Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides 1950 Bluegrass Circle, Ste. 280 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 635-2723 or (800) 264-0981 Fax: (307) 777-6715 http://outfitters.state.wy.us/ Additional Sources of Information Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association P.O. Box 2650 Casper, WY 82602 Phone: (307) 265-2376 http://www.wyoga.org Occupational Outlook Handbook: Tour Guides and Escorts" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/about/data-for-occupations-not-covered-in-detail.htm#Personal Care and Service Occupations Last Updated June 2023"