How to Become A Hunting Outfitter In South Africa

An outfitter is a licensed business that employs guides who then take hunters out on hunting trips. Outfitters provide a variety of products and services for clients, so they ensure they’re getting the best experience and the best chances of success.

What is an outfitter operation?

(10) Outfitter operations such as trail rides or river raft trips where food is offered to patrons and which operates out of a central preparation location or food establishment. An outfitter operation is classified as a food establishment.

What is an outfitter operation food?

Related to outfitting operation. Farming operation means raising, cultivating, propagating, fattening, grazing, or any other farming, livestock, or aqua cultural operation.

Are hunting ranches profitable?

Hunting ranches make their profits two ways. Every hunter pays a daily guide fee of between R 3022.62 and R 4533.93. Each ranch also has a “kill fee.” Kill fees are usually based on the Boone and Crockett rating system, which assigns each deer a score based on the size and configuration of its antlers.

BIG FACTORS TO CONSIDER ABOUT OUTFITTERS IN SOUTH AFRICA

There are other factors to consider; however, since each state has its own set of specific regulations that govern how outfitters conduct their businesses and how guides conduct themselves.

The first step in contracting with a guide and outfitter is to select the outfitter you will be working with.

This will determine which guides are able to work with you on your hunt.

Any outfitter that you consider should be licensed, bonded, and insured.

These requirements ensure that you will be working with a reputable business and protected from being taken advantage of.

Additionally, some states have guide and outfitter boards/associations that regulate the practice of outfitters and guides.

These boards/associations hold their members to a high standard of conducting business and membership is privileged, not assumed.

Additionally, some states, require outfitters to be members of the outfitters association to even be licensed. If you find an outfitter who is licensed, bonded, insured, and is a member of a guide and outfitter board/association, you should be in good hands.

BELOW IS HOW YOU CAN CHECK OUT AN OUTFITTER TO CONFIRM THEY ARE LEGITIMATE

The first step is to contact your state’s wildlife department to confirm that they are a registered outfitter. goHUNT has made this process easier by listing each outfitter’s license number.

This greatly helps in determining if they are a legit outfitter or not.

Next, if your state has a guide and outfitter association, look up the outfitter to see if they are a member of that board/association.

Lastly, call the outfitter and ask for references. You can also look up the outfitter on social media and see what people are saying about them. If you do your homework, you can confidently move forward with an outfitter knowing that you will be well taken care of.

Outfitters employ guides to do the actual guiding on a given hunt. Each state has its own regulations when it comes to guides. Below is a list of the specific regulations regarding guides for each state.

As you will see, the requirements vary greatly from state to state, which is why it is important to know your specific state’s regulations. The following are the statutory requirements for a person to be a licensed guide in each state and any additional information.

Guides

Must possess a valid Arizona hunting/fishing license for the current year.

Must complete appropriate guide license application/renewal application.

Must pass guide licensing exam with a score of 80% or higher.

Must renew license annually.

Must be free of wildlife-related felonies over the past five years and any hunting or fishing violations in the last year.

How do I become a Professional Hunter in South Africa?

According to law you must be at least 21 years old and be a permanent resident of RSA to become a Professional Hunter and/or Outfitter. Although you are welcome to do the course before you turn 21, but when you turn 21, you must do the exam again (free of cost) before the PH lisence will be issued.

How much does a Professional Hunter make in South Africa?

R174,182 (ZAR)/yr.

How much money do hunting outfitters make in South Africa ?

The average Hunting Outfitter salary is R 651586.11as of September, but the salary range typically falls between R571758.73 and R 762531.37. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

What is an outfitter operation?

(10) Outfitter operation–Any operations such as trail rides or river raft trips where food is offered to patrons and which operates out of a central preparation location or food establishment. An outfitter operation is classified as a food establishment.

What is an outfitter operation food?

Related to outfitting operation. Farming operation means raising, cultivating, propagating, fattening, grazing, or any other farming, livestock, or aqua cultural operation.

How much do you tip a hunting outfitter in South Africa ?

The easy answer is “A minimum of ten percent of the actual hunt price.” In other words, if your adventure is priced at R 83122.04 you should tip your guide at least R 8312.20bucks. But in the real world it’s not quite that simple. A good guide typically will not ask for a tip–it’s up to you to step forward with it.

Can you hunt elk without a guide?

You can plan hunts without an outfitter anywhere, but I do so only in states with big blocks of lightly roaded national forest and relatively light pressure. Wilderness gives you a better chance of finding undisturbed elk.