Tipping

[FAAFO]

Haven't read any posts in this thread but saw it was tipping in the sheep forum.

Stay with cow tipping. Big horn sheep tipping sounds dangerous potentially. Leave it alone guy.

3/10. I would have went the route of giving someone just the tip joke.

 

[SW hunter]

One thing that sinks a tip fast?
The guide s*** talking past clients. Making fun of guys missing shots or bringing stupid gear or expensive gun or not tipping enough or being in lousy shape or being from X state or being wealthy or dumb or inexperienced.

What are you gonna being saying about me in 2 weeks? Youre gonna be s*** talking me so why should I go out of my way to be generous to a guy like that? I’ll make sure to give him enough money to cover his fuel.

I think it should also work in the opposite direction. Why should a guide go above and beyond for a client that just s*** talks the last 3 guides he used? He knows, regardless of what he does, he is going to be the next name you drag through the mud.

Sorry I got so far off the trail here.

 

[the hack]

One thing that sinks a tip fast?
The guide s*** talking past clients. Making fun of guys missing shots or bringing stupid gear or expensive gun or not tipping enough or being in lousy shape or being from X state or being wealthy or dumb or inexperienced.

What are you gonna being saying about me in 2 weeks? Youre gonna be s*** talking me so why should I go out of my way to be generous to a guy like that? I’ll make sure to give him enough money to cover his fuel.

I think it should also work in the opposite direction. Why should a guide go above and beyond for a client that just s*** talks the last 3 guides he used? He knows, regardless of what he does, he is going to be the next name you drag through the mud.

Sorry I got so far off the trail here.

Experienced this the last year. Was surprised when the outfitter/guide s*** talked the previous client, a guy I told him I knew, and ripped on the other hunter in camp. Not surprisingly, this behavior tracked with poor logistics, prep and scouting. Sometimes you get what you pay for.

 

[alaska_bou]

Hahaha it was a joke, lighten up Francis

Maybe you should focus on posting up the outfitters you claim saying 15% is the norm for tipping

Here is one:

How Much Should I Tip? | Huntin' Fool

The Huntin' Fool is your guide to western big game hunting, tag services, and consulting by providing the finest Hunter Services Program in the world.

www.huntinfool.com

And another from Montana guide:
All hunts are fair chase. We will need to see your Montana hunting or fishing licenses and we will need to fill out liability release forms before you begin hunting. Please bring your necessary personal hunting equipment and be prepared for any kind of weather. We require you carry bear spray in the field. Gratuities are not included in the price of your hunt. Guide tips average 10% to 20% of the hunt price. The Camp cook keeps us all well fed and the Lodge in order. Please inform the cook of any dietary issues. Tips for the cook and camp tender average $100+. Enjoy your hunt and thank you for your business!

And another one from Trail's West Outfitters:
Tips or Gratuities are not included in the price of the pack trip or hunt. All of our guides, cooks and wranglers work hard to assist our hunters and clients where ever possible and appreciate all gratuities. Traditional tipping today is based on 10%-20% of trip costs. Each hunter/client should tip based on his/her satisfaction of their wilderness/hunt experience.
And another:

How Much to Tip a Hunting Guide » Outdoors International

Because hunting guides are part of the service industry, it is customary, but not always expected, that a guide receives a gratuity from the client.

outdoors-international.com

And another one:

Tipping your Fishing Guide ~ Living Water Guides

Tipping your Fishing Guide. Tipping your guide is a way to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

livingwaterguide.com

Should I really keep going?

 

[FAAFO]

Here is one:

How Much Should I Tip? | Huntin' Fool

The Huntin' Fool is your guide to western big game hunting, tag services, and consulting by providing the finest Hunter Services Program in the world.

www.huntinfool.com

And another from Montana guide:
All hunts are fair chase. We will need to see your Montana hunting or fishing licenses and we will need to fill out liability release forms before you begin hunting. Please bring your necessary personal hunting equipment and be prepared for any kind of weather. We require you carry bear spray in the field. Gratuities are not included in the price of your hunt. Guide tips average 10% to 20% of the hunt price. The Camp cook keeps us all well fed and the Lodge in order. Please inform the cook of any dietary issues. Tips for the cook and camp tender average $100+. Enjoy your hunt and thank you for your business!

And another one from Trail's West Outfitters:
Tips or Gratuities are not included in the price of the pack trip or hunt. All of our guides, cooks and wranglers work hard to assist our hunters and clients where ever possible and appreciate all gratuities. Traditional tipping today is based on 10%-20% of trip costs. Each hunter/client should tip based on his/her satisfaction of their wilderness/hunt experience.
And another:

How Much to Tip a Hunting Guide » Outdoors International

Because hunting guides are part of the service industry, it is customary, but not always expected, that a guide receives a gratuity from the client.

outdoors-international.com

And another one:

Tipping your Fishing Guide ~ Living Water Guides

Tipping your Fishing Guide. Tipping your guide is a way to show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

livingwaterguide.com

Should I really keep going?

Ummm you need to read them again. They all say 10%+. Show me ones starting at 15% like you claimed. You couldn’t even come up with ONE example of it being 15%+. You’re “in the industry”? Booking a semi guided hunt with renfros doesn’t put you in the industry.

You’re reaching far. And no results. How much time you investing in this? Are you expecting a tip? I’ll give you the tip….