Committed to Elevating Industry Knowledge
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional conduct and enviromental stewardship. Our mission is to empower Minnesota’s bear guides with the tools, insights, and collaborative networks necessary to refine their expertise and preserve the integrity of our storied hunting heritage.
Advanced Bear Biology
Deepen your understanding of Minnesota's bear populations through comprehensive habitat studies, behavior analysis, and conservation metrics.
Elevating Our Collective Expertise
Ethics & Stewardship
Focusing on the long-term health of our ecosystems, we develop ethical guiding frameworks that respect wildlife and land integrity.
Policy & Advocacy
Empowering guides to proactively engage with legislative processes and stay informed on policy changes that impact our industry's sustainability.
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Code of Ethics
I will at all times conduct my business and services in an ethical and professional manner.
I will help police the ranks of the bear guides association so we are looked upon in an ethical and professional manner.
Rates, accommodations and services will be clearly defined to prospective clients prior to booking and acceptance of deposits. I will not misrepresent my business or mislead prospective clients through false or fictitious advertising.
I will maintain all my equipment in a good, safe condition and in working order.
I will employ only well trained, courteous and sufficient personnel to adequately care for guests and render services.
I will not allow any wanton waste of game on a trip that is my responsibility. Utmost care will be taken to preserve all trophies in a satisfactory condition.
An effort will be made on my part to honestly inform my clients on the general status of game in their hunting area, relative to booking their hunt.
I will make a sincere effort to inform my clients with adequate information on the type of country, weather, travel involved, clothing required and hunting skills required for them to fully enjoy their outdoor experience.
I will, at all times, provide for the safety of my clients and employed personnel. When necessary, I will not hesitate to remind anyone of unsafe practices which have come to my attention.
I will advise all my clients to be familiar with all federal and state laws pertaining to the game they are to hunt. I will cooperate with all wildlife officials, game laws, license requirements, statutes and regulations. I will not condone any hunting violations.
I will, at all times, cooperate with private landowners and public land management agencies. I will respect other guides and their rights and privileges.
I will always leave clean bait stations striving to maintain the environment in as good or better condition than when I arrived.
We strongly urge you to pass on any DNR radio-collared bears and any sows with cubs. Remember that white bears are protected.