Could anyone out there tell me what is the proper amount to tip a guide after the hunt is over?I am going to New Mexico in Feb. on a guided elk hunt[got tired of waiting to be drawn in Az.]and I have never been on a guided hunt before.I have been told that 10% of the hunt cost is adequate but i dont want to seem cheap or tip to much either.Thanks to any one who can help and have a great day

Sammy

Without wanting to sound pretentious or cheap myself, let me say that I was raised with the school of thought that a gratuity was just that... an added bonus.   My contention concerning a tip, is that it is just that... and it is earned, by going above and beyond the call of duty.

Yes, I would go, prepared to pay the guide a gratuity... but my determination of how much, would be after the dust settles, and the hunt is over, based on his attitude, competence and overall performance for you!

And yes, the last I heard, 10% was the common custom.

Just my old-fashioned two cents worth!

God Bless,

Marshall

I have been on seven outfitted elk/deer hunts, and I agree with Marshall.  I would add that someone who is often neglected, when it comes to "tips" is the cook.

If the food is really top quality and the cook knows how to lay out an excellent feed, I always tip the cook. Even if it's only โ, he/she is really going to appreciate it.

In my opinion, a bad cook (and I've been on one hunt where the cook and the food were terrible!), can really put a damper on an expensive hunt and the great time you should have in camp.

Just my opinion. L.W.