New Hampshire Guides Creed

 

I will do all in my ability to fulfill what is promised to a client

I will be aware and sensitive to all the necessary things I must do to make a client’s trip worthwhile and a pleasurable experience.

I will honor my client’s wishes above my own.

I will practice good sportsmanship and a sense of responsibility at all times.

I will abide by all New Hampshire Fish & Game and other applicable laws and rules.

I will avoid the use of alcohol while working.

 

Code of Ethics

 

I will, to the best of my ability, assist, promote, educated and otherwise support the profession of the New Hampshire Outdoor Guides, my clients and the resources I serve.

I will fully cooperate with all wildlife officials, agencies, law enforcement officers, public and private landowners.  I will abide by and advise my clients on all applicable conservation and recreation laws, regulations, and statutes.  I will not encourage nor condone their violation.

I will provide clean, well maintained, serviceable equipment and gear that is adequate and appropriated for all conditions likely to be encountered.  I will employ only competent and courteous personnel in sufficient numbers to adequately care for the comfort and safety of my clients.  I may offer only well prepared and balance camp fare for clients and employees.

I will accurately advise my clients on conditions and factors involved in achieving their goals.  This includes, but is not limited to, weather conditions, terrain, fish and game populations, past client success and equipment.  I will advise my clients accurately on the equipment needed, physical endurance and skills required to undertake guide activity.

I will at all times provide for the safety of my clients.  I will ensure, to the best of my ability, the comfort needs of my clients are met.

I will never fill a client’s game tag or limit of fish for them.  Barring unforeseen conditions, I will attempt to protect the integrity of the fish or game taken by my client until being rendered to my client at the conclusion of the trip.

Any New Hampshire Guides’ Association member failing to abide by this code of ethics will be subject to investigation by the Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Guides’ Association.  Reprimand, fine, suspension, penalty and/or expulsion may result from this investigation.  Furthermore, any and all incidents brought to the attention of the Board of Directors will be reported to the proper authorities at the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department.