What are the customs and practices for tipping my guide?
Tipping is traditional. It is not mandatory. You should consider the amount of effort your guide put toward getting you a trophy animal and his attention to your comfort and enjoyment. When you make a determination keep in mind that your guide can't control the weather. He can't keep your trophy from residing in the worst possible terrain. He can't guarantee a book animal every time, and he can't get you in condition or shoot for you. If he does all he can under the circumstances I feel the minimum should be $300. On longer hunts, or a bear hunt, the tips usually start at $500 and in all cases may go up considerably from there. Tipping is not mandatory but highly recommended!!
Wolf Creek Outfitters
P.O. Box 81718
Fairbanks, AK 99708
What are the customs and practices for tipping my guide?
Tipping is traditional. It is not mandatory. You should consider the amount of effort your guide put toward getting you a trophy animal and his attention to your comfort and enjoyment. When you make a determination keep in mind that your guide can't control the weather. He can't keep your trophy from residing in the worst possible terrain. He can't guarantee a book animal every time, and he can't get you in condition or shoot for you. If he does all he can under the circumstances I feel the minimum should be $300. On longer hunts, or a bear hunt, the tips usually start at $500 and in all cases may go up considerably from there. Tipping is not mandatory but highly recommended!!