Guide School

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Guide School and Training in Idaho

In Idaho, our research showed the below requirements to become a hunting guide or fishing guide. Before operating as a guide ensure that you contact your states wildlife agency directly to verify all requirements.

*Always ensure that you and your clients have the necessary hunting and fishing licenses for the game you will be pursuing.

Basic requirements for Fishing Guide Jobs in Idaho:

• Application and more required to become a fishing guide through the Outfitters & Guides Licensing Board. Visit: http://oglb.idaho.gov/licensing/forms.html for complete information

Other Fishing Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

• Driver’s License
• Good communication skills
• Well organized
• Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
• Willingness to teach others effective fishing techniques
• Outdoor survival and first aid skills
• Swimming skills
• Good physical fitness

Basic requirements for Hunting Guide Jobs in Idaho:

• Application and more required to become a hunting guide through the Outfitters & Guides Licensing Board. Visit: http://oglb.idaho.gov/licensing/forms.html for complete information

Other Hunting Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

• Driver’s License
• Good communication skills
• Well organized
• Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
• Willingness to teach others effective hunting techniques
• Outdoor survival and first aid skills
• Firearm safety skills
• Good physical fitness

State Wildlife Agency Contact:

Agency Name: Outfitters & Guides Licensing Board

Phone Number: (208) 327-7380