Must possess the following: (a) 10 years of general hunting experience, (b) 10 years of waterfowl hunting experience, and (c) three seasons of experience as a commercial waterfowl guide.
The Senior Hunting Guide will be responsible for leading one of the employer’s hunting parties during the waterfowl season. Specifically, the Senior Hunting Guide will be responsible forperforming the following tasks:
a) Supervising Junior Hunting Guides retained by the employer during the waterfowl season.b) Setting up Hunting Blinds – Blinds have to be set up in the correct spot corresponding to the decoy spread. Concealment is of the utmost importance on a waterfowl hunt. Without proper concealment and well-hid blinds, birds will spook resulting in a poor hunt for clients.c) Setting up Waterfowl Decoys – There is a very specific methodology used to set up decoys which ensures the best possible hunt for clients. The relevant factors include: (1) wind direction, (2) shape of spread, and (3) how tight or loose to set each decoy.d) Scouting – Scouting is the search for birds feeding in a particular area or field. Hunting Guides take a variety of factors into account when scouting waterfowl, including (but not limited to): (1) the type of birds in the field, (2) the number of birds, (3) the presence of a suitable hide for the blinds, (4) the type of field that the birds are feeding in, and (4) the birds’ feeding pattern. With respect to feeding pattern, hunters consider the speed at which the birds are feeding across the field, how often they are jumping up and/or repositioning, and how spread out or clumped together they are. There are many factors that come into play when scouting out the available options for a hunt. It takes years of scouting experience to develop this knowledge.e) Bird Calling – Birds react differently to the various sounds produced by the caller. It takes an immense amount of practice and knowledge to select the appropriate call for each situation.f) Bird Identification – It is very important to determine the type and, in some instances, the sex of waterfowl that are being hunted. There are many factors that must be considered when identifying waterfowl (e.g., the way they fly and their identifying marks). Experienced Hunting Guides are able to assess these factors to ensure that the correct birds are harvested at the correct time. It takes several years of hunting experience in the field in order to develop these skills.g) Ensuring Client Safety – Ensuring client safety is a major concern for the employer. The company’s Hunting Guides are particularly well-versed in the intricacies of hunter safety, including the handling and use of firearms. Hunting Guides conduct daily safety tutorials in order to ensure their clients’ safety during the employer’s organized hunts.h) Managing Client Relations – Many of the employer’s clients have been repeat customers for years. The company’s Hunting Guides are responsible for maintaining these relationships to promote client loyalty for the employer
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: From $300.00 per day
Work Location: In person
