Going to Guide

BPACA · 10-14-07, 10:35 PM

Hope someone that is a guide can help me out a bit.

I want to know what test you have to take to get a Guide's license?
Is there some study guide out there?

What are some of the other license,qualifications you need to have in order to start guiding?

texasbasser · 10-14-07, 10:36 PM

Good luck with it! I want to be a Saltwater guide when I get out of college... I know it can be hard at times, but whata job.

tb

Jigger · 10-14-07, 11:31 PM

Depends on what state you live in. In Texas, just buy a license, or that's what it used to be. In Okla., nothing is required that I'm aware of. Be careful though of turning your passion into a job and ruining it for you. Some passionate fishermen become guides and end up hatiing fishing because their passion becomes work. Others can't wait to get up every morning and go to work. Only you can answer what's right for you.
Robert

George_Welcome · 10-15-07, 05:40 AM

Every state is different, as is county, and town. However a common theme is the Federal requirements which simply state, if the water is Federally navigable waters than you must have an OUPV. This includes any interstate lakes.

Check with your town for local licensing requirements, and your county, and then with your state for state requirements. At the very least you will need a business license from town and county.

For tons of info google OUPV reqirements.

BPACA · 10-15-07, 03:32 PM

Thanks Georgewelcome and others!

I am wondering where I can find information on what kind of taxes are applicable to the guiding business.....hopefully some of the guides on here can help me in finding out where to look for this info?

Thanks!

George_Welcome · 10-16-07, 06:15 AM

Your city/town/county/state can answer any questions relevant to local business or sales tax, if any.

With this business the IRS applies the same rules as any other business. Bear in mind when dealing with the IRS that they have a pretty good handle on what any business does in any given area of the country. I know of several that no longer own a business, house, or much else, as the IRS has it all.

BPACA · 10-16-07, 11:08 AM

Thanks George for your help!

10-14-07, 10:35 PM	#1
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	Going to Guide Hope someone that is a guide can help me out a bit. I want to know what test you have to take to get a Guide's license? Is there some study guide out there? What are some of the other license,qualifications you need to have in order to start guiding?

10-15-07, 05:40 AM	#4
George_Welcome BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 207	Guiding Every state is different, as is county, and town. However a common theme is the Federal requirements which simply state, if the water is Federally navigable waters than you must have an OUPV. This includes any interstate lakes. Check with your town for local licensing requirements, and your county, and then with your state for state requirements. At the very least you will need a business license from town and county. For tons of info google OUPV reqirements. __________________ George & Scott Imagination Bassin Guide Services 772 532-7440 Sebastian, Florida http://www.imaginationbassin.com

10-16-07, 06:15 AM	#6
George_Welcome BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 207	Your city/town/county/state can answer any questions relevant to local business or sales tax, if any. With this business the IRS applies the same rules as any other business. Bear in mind when dealing with the IRS that they have a pretty good handle on what any business does in any given area of the country. I know of several that no longer own a business, house, or much else, as the IRS has it all. __________________ George & Scott Imagination Bassin Guide Services 772 532-7440 Sebastian, Florida http://www.imaginationbassin.com

10-14-07, 10:36 PM	#2
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	Good luck with it! I want to be a Saltwater guide when I get out of college... I know it can be hard at times, but whata job. tb

10-14-07, 11:31 PM	#3
Jigger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 490	Depends on what state you live in. In Texas, just buy a license, or that's what it used to be. In Okla., nothing is required that I'm aware of. Be careful though of turning your passion into a job and ruining it for you. Some passionate fishermen become guides and end up hatiing fishing because their passion becomes work. Others can't wait to get up every morning and go to work. Only you can answer what's right for you. Robert

10-15-07, 03:32 PM	#5
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	Thanks Georgewelcome and others! I am wondering where I can find information on what kind of taxes are applicable to the guiding business.....hopefully some of the guides on here can help me in finding out where to look for this info? Thanks!

10-16-07, 11:08 AM	#7
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	Thanks George for your help!

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