Do you make your living outdoors?

[Northlander]

Thanks B's and D's.

Is there any 1 insurance company thats more Guide friendly than the others? You know better rates for equal coverage.

[Ole1855]

Northlander,

I have a company that will do general guide liability for around $500/yr., if you don't do any shore luch for clients, if you do the cost goes up quite a bit.

Ole

[Northlander]

Ole can you send me all the particulars on this. [email protected]

[Shane683]

I work for a soil and water conservation district. I enjoy it because I get to do a variety of work.

[bucks-n-ducks]

Angelers Advantage is a good company with good rates. From talking to alot of guides/pros, their rates seem to be very competitive...Depending on coverage most policys run between 500-700 that includes all liability and property.

If there is anything I can help you with, let me know.

pjzimpel(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

Bucks-N-Ducks

[Wayne Ek]

Well since I pulled the last guide trip this past week and the boat is now in for cleaning and long needed repairs, I have time to play on the web. I guide full time during soft water( hard water insurance seems to high) do some writing for this site and other paper publications. And field staff for two rep groups, doing retail calls, store promo's , dealer shows and public shows. Yup.... your right, I have it made.

[End of the Line]

Northlander,

I believe you need a USCG captain license on the St. Louis, and insurance may be higher since it falls under Coast Guard waters. You may also need a commercial guide license out there too, that runs another $125/year.

If you do it full time, guarantee that you wont have time to fish for yourself.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Ole,

I would also like to get the particulars on this insurance Co.

[email protected]

Thanks!!

[swampbuck]

I worked as a guide in the BWCA for two years while n College at BSU. Then started working for John Perterson at Northland fishing tackle. When I graduated he would not let me leave. I worked in sales, marketing, product development, and managing the pro-staff. almost 4 years ago I was offered a job as National Promotional Manager for Crestliner Boats. That is where I work now.

Love My job!

[Northlander]

Swampbuck I think we have met. I was up at Northlands shop a few times. I think it was the 1st or 2nd year in the new shop.

[HC Eye Hunter]

I do a few things that qualify as work in the outdoors. I work for Pioneer Public Television out of Appleton MN as a Corporate Support Rep. (find sponsors for the programs) and videographer. One of the programs we produce is an outdoor program called Prairie Sportsman which airs in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Northern Iowa and up to Winnepeg.

My other business and a relativley new business is a company called Fins and Feathers Outdoors. Our company produces original outdoor designs for apperal like tee shirts, sweatshirts etc. We produce and distribute to store fronts, sportsmen's clubs and events like fishing tournaments.

[walleyedan]

I own a guide service and rent fish houses in the winter months. It gets a little tough this time of year once the trips slow down. I'm on the water 6 days a week year round, the rest is spent in the woods or field. Don't know that I could do anything else, I love being outdoors and I thank God for it.

p.s. I do spend time with my family too.

Walleyedan

[Big Dave2]

I am not surprised that there are this many people here who make thier living due to outdoor pursuits. I am however surprised that the vast majority are actual guides. I thought we would hear from a lot more people in retail, sales, manufacturing and many other factions of the outdoor world. Very interesting, thanks for sharing guys.

[Anylakeanytime]

I only wish I made my living outdoors. Instead, my current situation is spending my living outdoors.

[Wayne Ek]

H.C. a couple of years ago Pioneer Public came over to Alex. Mn. and shot a short video with Kent Shells and myself on walleye fishing in the area... was that you in the camera boat?

[HC Eye Hunter]

Agape,

Yes it was! We ought to hook up for some open water action if your willing and available.

[Bassboy1645]

im a senior in high school and its no secret that my buddies and I are one of the better fisherman in our school but i have been thinking about fishisn guide as a career. Is there an minimum age limit? i know alot of guys would frown down on a kid and i mgiht not be able to afford top notch stuff right away but im willing to try. Any other tips advice?????

[Blue Kayak]

I'm a soil scientist. My first 15 years were mostly outdoors mapping soils. Unfortunately, now most of my time is in the office.

There are a number of careers where you can be outdoors, but not directly related to hunting or fishing. Often these careers allow you take time off during the peak fishing and hunting times. Careers directly related to hunting and fishing usually means that peak hunting and fishing times are your busiest times professionally.

[TrollerX]

What license or certificate do you need in addition to the insurance in order to be a guide? If you were just going to guide part time or on weekends are the requirements different? I appreciate the information!

[Outfitter17]

I have been hunting and fishing since I was 4 years old. I worked at a fishing resort when I was going through college, not a bad job(being on and around water all summer) When I graduated I went out and bought my own, two years later I bought my second. Things have been pretty good so far. I love waking up on the waters edge everyday.

Happy Landing Lodge www.happylandingfishing.com

Camp Manitou www.(Contact US Regarding This Word).net

218-283-0990 1-800-766-(Contact US Regarding This Word)

[gopherfisher_22]

While in school i work for a Marine Store selling boats aand other marine accessories. All i do is talk fishing and hunting all day long too bad i graduate in 6 months and have to get a job that pays a little better so i can buy all the toys i am now selling.

[Satchmo]

I started a new business last spring doing "mobile" marine accessory installation and repair. In the winter and early spring I sell fishing boats for a metro area dealer, and in the fall I go deer hunting. I'm glad the wife likes venison.