D&E Outfitters
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Nebraska and South Dakota
Deer and Merriam Turkey Hunts
 
P. O. Box 26074
Colorado Springs,  CO 80936
Phone: (719) 591-8934
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Hiring an guide or outfitter for hunting is a considered a service industry. Tipping has been a part of guiding and outfitting from the beginning. Its nothing new.

 

I have been asked many times by clients about tip amounts. First, I believe tip’s must be earned, and is a personal gift from the client for services they are happy with.

 

with that said, I have been a guide/outfitter for almost 20 years and the rule of thumb is, if cooks, guides, or guide/outfitter do a great job tip them. A large percentage of their income comes from tips which are common in the service industry. Most cooks, guides, or guide/outfitter work there butt off to produce a quality hunt, and should be compensated for it.

 

Tipping the Outfitter: many say not to tip the outfitter. However, if the outfitter is also the guide, then it is customary to tip them just like a guide. Also, if the outfitter goes above and beyond in a particular aspect of the hunt, a tip would then also be in order.

 

Industry Standard:

  • 10%-20% for a Guide or if Outfitter is your Guide.

  • $15-$25 a day for the Cook

Food for thought: I have been told by many other Outfitters that "Hunters that don't tip in our camp are not invited to come back, and if they call to book another hunt they are told there is no openings”.

 

 


 
 

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