TOUR GUIDES AND ESCORTS SOC Code 39-7011 Entry Salary $14.17/hr Average Salary $18.85/hr 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). 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 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 2356 Cody, WY 82414 Phone: (307) 868-2255 http://www.archeryguideschool.com Double Diamond Outfitters For admission information, call: (307) 248-2842 http://www.doublediamondoutfitters.com/index.php/guide-school Hoback Peak Outfitters P.O. Box 3938 Afton, WY 83128 Phone: (307) 654-5768 http://www.hobackpeak.com/guide-school/ Timberline Lodge/Big Sky Outfitters Wyoming Hunting Outfitters and Guest Lodge P.O. Box 454 Daniel, WY 83115 Phone: (307) 859-8339 http://timberlinetrips.com/hunting-guide-school/ License Professional Guides are licensed by the Wyoming Board of Outfitters & Professional Guides. 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 May 2017
