WY Outfitters who are hiring

[Wellzbells]

Hi All,

My little brother just got out of the Marines and is looking at moving up to WY. He'd be interested in working for an outfitter but doesn't have any experience guiding. He's grown up hunting mainly waterfowl/white tail and has worked at a processor. He's a hard worker and does what he's told. Does anyone know of any outfitters in the Casper area or nearby who would take on a newbie? The reason I'm looking at the Casper area is that's where I'm located. Thanks all for the support in advance.

 

[WyoCoalMiner]

Here you go.

WYOGA Classified Ads - Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association

Help Wanted, Horses For Sale, Businesses For Sale, For Rent, and Wanted are some of the ever changing categories in WYOGA's classified ads.

wyoga.org

 

[Wellzbells]

Here you go.

WYOGA Classified Ads - Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association

Help Wanted, Horses For Sale, Businesses For Sale, For Rent, and Wanted are some of the ever changing categories in WYOGA's classified ads.

wyoga.org

Thanks!

 

[TheGrayRider]

Hi All,

My little brother just got out of the Marines and is looking at moving up to WY. He'd be interested in working for an outfitter but doesn't have any experience guiding. He's grown up hunting mainly waterfowl/white tail and has worked at a processor. He's a hard worker and does what he's told. Does anyone know of any outfitters in the Casper area or nearby who would take on a newbie? The reason I'm looking at the Casper area is that's where I'm located. Thanks all for the support in advance.

I have seen several new meat packers and assistant guides attend the various hunting shows and conventions to introduce themselves to different outfitters at their booths.

Seems like a smart way to meet and introduce oneself to potential employers. Alaska seems to be the hot spot for new young guides looking to enter the outfitting business.

Good luck and happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.

 

[Gellar]

I remember back when I graduated high school there was 3 kids who were going to go an outfitter school in Colorado or Wyoming and they’d basically be on the cover of outdoor life each month when they were done. They didn’t realize they’d start as camp bitch and have to work their way up. I think they were back home to before elk season started.

 

[mtmuley]

I remember back when I graduated high school there was 3 kids who were going to go an outfitter school in Colorado or Wyoming and they’d basically be on the cover of outdoor life each month when they were done. They didn’t realize they’d start as camp bitch and have to work their way up. I think they were back home to before elk season started.

My wife asked me years ago why I didn't have any interest in guiding instead of working in construction. Well, one, I am too selfish to give up my hunting. Two, you and the kids need food on the table. mtmuley

 

[BuzzH]

My wife asked me years ago why I didn't have any interest in guiding instead of working in construction. Well, one, I am too selfish to give up my hunting. Two, you and the kids need food on the table. mtmuley

Seems an unlimited amount of neck roasts would be available.

Sounds like your wife and kids are picky.

 

[mtmuley]

Seems an unlimited amount of neck roasts would be available.

Sounds like your wife and kids are picky.

Yeah. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

I remember back when I graduated high school there was 3 kids who were going to go an outfitter school in Colorado or Wyoming and they’d basically be on the cover of outdoor life each month when they were done. They didn’t realize they’d start as camp bitch and have to work their way up. I think they were back home to before elk season started.

Kid I went to high school with did the same school. Owns his own outfitting business in Idaho now.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Well I spent 20 years guiding, mostly Alaska but some in oregon as well. The unique thing for me is I came to guiding from 20 years in law enforcement. I can see some attributes to your brothers background that would help him doing the job.
We would get dozens of phone calls every year, young guys looking for a job, just like your brother. Most of the time they didn’t have the basic qualification, like a first aid card. To run a boat you need to have a Coast guard certification. Things like that. You might be the best fisherman in the world but you’re no good to me if can’t meet the basics. Long story short, find out what the basic requirements are. I was a certified swat medic; I showed the state my diploma. Person reviewing my packet said nope, not a Red course recognized course. I was however able to sit in the parking lot and do an on line course and get approval. Wyoming will have a list of requirements, have it done.
At this point most those guys are probably getting ready to start getting things set up, others are working two jobs, Farming or building houses, what ever they do for the rest of the year. Show up ready to work, having met the basic requirements, if you’re lucky you’ll get a short interview. There are a lot of outfitters in Wyoming, might be tough to get in front of all of them, there may be more efficient ways but if you sent me an application I would glance at it and throw it away.
The standard joke in the industry. “What do you call a guide who doesn’t have a girl friend?” Homeless!
Sport shows this winter will be a good time to meet some outfitters. Be there when the door opens, once it gets busy don’t be trying to get a quick interview between potential guests.