I see that some guides are Master Guides and others are Registered Guides. What's the difference?
A master guide is a registered guide who has had at least twelve years experience and applied for the rating. It is somewhat academic nowadays since the master guide rating was abandoned in 1989, prohibiting many otherwise qualified registered guides from using this title. The rating was reinstated in 1993. Keep in mind that whether you are booked with a registered guide or a master guide it is not likely that he will be the one in the field with you. The situation is analogous to the coach and player. The outfitter directs the affairs and logistics of the business. Once you are out in the field it is the guide who shares your tent and puts the ball in play. That is why I put my money into hiring the best guides available.
Wolf Creek Outfitters
P.O. Box 81718
Fairbanks, AK 99708
I see that some guides are Master Guides and others are Registered Guides. What's the difference?
A master guide is a registered guide who has had at least twelve years experience and applied for the rating. It is somewhat academic nowadays since the master guide rating was abandoned in 1989, prohibiting many otherwise qualified registered guides from using this title. The rating was reinstated in 1993. Keep in mind that whether you are booked with a registered guide or a master guide it is not likely that he will be the one in the field with you. The situation is analogous to the coach and player. The outfitter directs the affairs and logistics of the business. Once you are out in the field it is the guide who shares your tent and puts the ball in play. That is why I put my money into hiring the best guides available.