What is going on with tipping culture in the hunting industry?

[CoElkHunter]

I reckon a large portion of those not hunting anymore is simply losing access to places to go.

+1.

 

[CoElkHunter]

I’m about to depart on a 4 day dove hunt to Argentina. I received an email from the outfitter stating that we needed to bring $1000 per person for tips.

Ok, $1K Argentina Pesos. Get 'em from the airport ATM upon landing. LOL

 

[coreydb]

Yeah, I don't like outfitters who list tips as part of the "costs not included". I continue to tip based on the above and beyond, as well as the little things that I find appreciative.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

let me throw this one out there. the person that owns the safari company, property, animals everything is also your PH. so he is the guy making all the money off your hunt so you tip the tracker, house keeping and the cook, no issues with that. BUT should you tip the Owner/PH and how much?

Yes I do. Same as any PH would get. He still did a job for me and if we got along and he worked hard getting me on animals, yes. Have had owned as PH many days, still tipped him.
But that’s me

 

[0002S]

Set a random number generator, on the phone, from 5% to 20% in 1% increments. Tell the PH that he can have a guaranteed 12% or gamble for as much as 20%. His choice. No butt hurt this way.

 

[Muskox]

Yeah, I don't like outfitters who list tips as part of the "costs not included". I continue to tip based on the above and beyond, as well as the little things that I find appreciative.

Yeah I won't book with them either.



This is on a Texas outfitter's website.

Hunt Price Gratuity Amount Per Hunter

$1,500 – $3,000 $300-$400 (Guide) $100 – $150 (Cook)

$3,000 – $5,000 $400-$500 (Guide) $100 – $150 (Cook)

$5,000+ 10%-12% Hunt (Guide) $150 – $200 (Cook)