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Title: Guide Tip ?
Post by: Peckerwood on August 25, 2009, 12:21:00 PM
Being that I am getting old and decrepit   :scared:  I am going on an elk drop camp in Sept.  Do hunters normally tip on a drop camp? If so who do you tip and how much ?

Bill
Title: Re: Guide Tip ?
Post by: Blackhawk on August 25, 2009, 12:41:00 PM
A few years ago, four of us were packed into elk country in Idaho by horseback and were set up with a sleep tent, cots, cook tent, cooking gear and fuel. (We brought our own food).

We did not see the wranglers for a week, but we had a good hunting experience and they packed back out our critters.  Each of us gave the wranglers $100 each and they really appreciated it.

If you have a memorable experience, why not show appreciation for the efforts of the workers?  

I have always thought tipping the outfitter was not necessary, but the cooks, guides, wranglers are not paid all that much and would appreciate your tips.
Title: Re: Guide Tip ?
Post by: lt-m-grow on August 25, 2009, 12:44:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Blackhawk:


I have always thought tipping the outfitter was not necessary, but the cooks, guides, wranglers are not paid all that much and would appreciate your tips.
That is what I do to.  Have fun.
Title: Re: Guide Tip ?
Post by: PAPA BEAR on August 25, 2009, 04:13:00 PM
i have guided elk hunters a few times and 100.00 is a very generous tip,typically 50-100 is good