Search Cateogry: Outfitters and Guides
Summary of 2023 Rule Changes Relevant to Outfitters
101.04 License Expired and Reinstatement
- If a license expires and is not reinstated within 6 months, the operating area and activities may become an available opportunity for others.
- Guide License Application Requirements
- For outfitters, you should be aware of the many training requirement changes for the guide’s license and that guides will be responsible for their own license once the new Licensing System is implemented in Mid-2024.
- For a full list of guide licensure changes please see the guides license webpage.
103.03 Validity
- A Guide’s license will be valid only while employed by an outfitter.
- License Production
- When engaged in licensed activities, a guide will need to produce a copy of their license and provide proof of an employing outfitter.
- Boat Transport of Hunting Clients
- Unless licensed or in an agreement with a licensed outfitter, a boatman licensee must not transport big game hunters to any hunting area.
203.05 Controlled Hunts Outside Operating Area
- Changed language for
written permission from all outfitters licensed for the same species
in the hunt area requested.
- River, Lake, and Reservoir Power and Float Outfitter Limits
- BL1, updated language and description.
- BO2, increased from 2 to 4 outfitters with a maximum of two (2) outfitters who may be licensed for fishing in addition to float boating.
- SH2, updated description.
- SS1, updated description.
- SN2, updated language and description.
- SN3, updated language and description.
Know your land managers
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
Phone# 208-334-0200 (Boise Office)
Website: Home – Department of Lands (idaho.gov)
Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG)
Phone# 208-334-3700 (HQ)
Website: Idaho Fish and Game Home | Idaho Fish and Game
Regional Contact Info: Office / Region Locations | Idaho Fish and Game
U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
Main Website: Home | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
Main Contact Page for USFS: Contact Us | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
Northern Idaho
Phone# 406-329-3511 (HQ Recorded Menu)
Contact Page: https://hrm.gdcii.com/directory/R1.htm
Southern Idaho
Phone# 801-625-5605
Contact Page: R4 Directory (gdcii.com)
Main Contact Page for USFS: Contact Us | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Idaho State Office
Phone# 208-373-4000
Contact Page: Idaho State Office | Bureau of Land Management (blm.gov)
For all licensure-related requests and questions please email
OGLB-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov
- Outfitter Amendment to add an area (new or purchased), or to add an activity, please submit the documents below:
- If it’s not a purchase, a sales agreement is not needed.
- If you are adding a consumptive activity, Fish and Game will be notified.
1. Land Managers Statement (Public Lands)
If purchasing a business the new applicant and selling outfitter will need to provide the following;
- Sale Agreement
- Written Area Description (if a change in existing area occurs)
Any changes in the existing operating area will need to be approved by the land manager and noted in the Land Managers Statement. - Map(s) – Location (if a change in existing area occurs)
OR
2. Private Landowners Statement (Private Lands)
If purchasing a business the new applicant and selling outfitter will need to provide the following;
- Lease Agreement
- Written Area Description (if a change in existing area occurs
Any changes in the existing operating area will need to be approved by the land manager and noted in the Land Managers Statement. - Map(s) – Location (if a change in existing area occurs)
AND
3. Outfitters Amendment Request
- Major Amendment Fee (Outfitter)
- Minor Amendment Fee (DA)
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If you are only selling part of your business, please include the following documents:
Complete steps 1 through 4 above.
AND
- Complete your Use Reports for the areas involved in the partial sale
- Relinquishment Form(Notarized, seller only)
- Allocated History Release Authorization (Optional)
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Outfitter Amendment to add/change or remove a designated Agent.
Outfitters Amendment Request
Designated Agent Application (Notarized)
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Outfitter Authorization for One Time Controlled Hunts/Hazardous Excursions and Outfitter Agreements for Overlap and
Hot Pursuit.
Outfitter-DA Request for Authorization Form
Clearwater Sticker Request Form
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Guide Amendments & Training Forms
- Guide River Training Form (River Guide License Only)
- Guide Hunting Training Form (Hunter Guide License Only)
- Guide Mountain Excursions Training Form
- Guide Equestrian Training Form