The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Should Alaska require out of state hunters to use a guide?

Wyoredman · May 2, 2012, 03:58 PM

In my state, the Outfitters and Guides Association long ago was successfull in lobbying the State Government to enact a law requireing all non-resident hunters to secure the services of an outfitter if hunting in wilderness areas.

The whole purpose of the law was to guarantee business for the members of the Outfitters and Guides Association! If an out of state resident wants to go camp in the same wilderness as a hunter, he does not need a guide... as long as he does not have a hunting license. Where is the equity in that?

I have very strong feelings about these types of laws. I am of the opinion that the majority of them are designed to help the guides and outfitters make money, not for the safety of the hunter or the well-being of the game. As a matter of fact, some of the most egregious game violations are commited by people paying for an outfitter!

May 2, 2012, 03:58 PM	#12
Wyoredman Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,352	In my state, the Outfitters and Guides Association long ago was successfull in lobbying the State Government to enact a law requireing all non-resident hunters to secure the services of an outfitter if hunting in wilderness areas. The whole purpose of the law was to guarantee business for the members of the Outfitters and Guides Association! If an out of state resident wants to go camp in the same wilderness as a hunter, he does not need a guide... as long as he does not have a hunting license. Where is the equity in that? I have very strong feelings about these types of laws. I am of the opinion that the majority of them are designed to help the guides and outfitters make money, not for the safety of the hunter or the well-being of the game. As a matter of fact, some of the most egregious game violations are commited by people paying for an outfitter! __________________ Go Pokes! Go Rams!