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Family Medicine

Ellensburg, WA

$330K - $350K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

This location offers a variety of big game hunting, fishing, boating, local caves, nearby hiking trails and more! REFERENCE NUMBER: 226053 ABOUT DELTA PHYSICIAN PLACEMENT Delta Physician Placement ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for big game hunting guide in the United States is $18.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a big game hunting guide do?

A typical day for a Big Game Hunting Guide often begins before dawn, preparing gear, checking weather conditions, and briefing clients on safety protocols and the day's plan. Guides spend much of their time leading clients in the field, tracking game, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical hunting practices, and assisting with handling or transporting harvested animals. After hunts, guides may help clients with field dressing and coordinate with local wildlife authorities as needed. The job also involves maintaining equipment, scouting new areas, and providing education about local wildlife and conservation. Flexibility is crucial, as days can be long and conditions unpredictable depending on the season and location.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a big game hunting guide?

To thrive as a Big Game Hunting Guide, you need extensive knowledge of wildlife, hunting techniques, wilderness survival, and local regulations, often backed by relevant experience or training. Familiarity with GPS devices, firearms, off-road vehicles, and required state or federal guiding licenses is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to remain calm under pressure set outstanding guides apart. These skills are critical for ensuring client safety, legal compliance, and a successful, enjoyable experience in often challenging outdoor environments.

What is a big game hunting guide?

A Big Game Hunting Guide leads hunters in pursuit of large animals such as deer, elk, bear, or moose. They provide expertise on tracking, scouting, safety, and ethical hunting practices. Guides often work in remote areas, ensuring clients have a successful and legal hunt while following regulations. They may also handle logistics like lodging, meals, and field dressing harvested game. Strong outdoor skills, firearm knowledge, and wilderness survival expertise are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Big Game Hunting Guide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,124 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

$330K - $350K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Family Medicine (FM)
  • Minimum Salary: $295,800 (Total Compensation Range is $330,000 to $350,000 in a State with no Income Tax)
  • Sign-on Bonus and Retention Bonuses are available
  • Work RVUs Incentive Bonus are Available
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts at the first of the following month
  • PTO: 6 weeks + Holidays
  • CME: 5 days for $5,000
RESPONSIBILITIES AND FACILITY DETAILS Family Medicine (FM)
  • Outpatient clinic only with bread and butter cases; hospital has AI and Dragon Dictation Software
  • Schedule: 3-day (with 4 hours of home admin time), 4-day, or 5-day workweeks - you choose
  • No weekends for the clinic; On-call coverage is 1 day in every 8 days (Paid $750)
  • Student Loan Repayment: Up to $90,000 over 5 years + Kittitas County, Washington has a HPSA score of 15 for Primary Care
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Family Medicine (FM)
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified is accepted
  • Will not consider J-1 Visa Candidates at this time; willing to transfer H-1B Visas
  • Open to late-career physicians or new graduates
  • Good bedside manners, warm personality, compassionate with patients
COMMUNITY Family Medicine (FM)
  • Live 90 minutes from an International Airport in Seattle, Washington
  • Per Bestplaces.net: Cost of Living is 13% below the Washington State Average
  • This city has a quiet, rural charm with strong local pride in this close-knit community. It’s the kind of place where many people know each other and community events bring residents together. This location offers a variety of big game hunting, fishing, boating, local caves, nearby hiking trails and more!
REFERENCE NUMBER: 226053
ABOUT DELTA PHYSICIAN PLACEMENT
 

Delta Physician Placement (DPP), the permanent staffing division of The Delta Companies, identifies qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, allied health, and therapists on behalf of healthcare facilities nationwide. A single point of contact provides direct knowledge of the industry to healthcare providers and facilities. The company has been recognized with several Best of Staffing Awards and Forbes’ Best Professional Recruiting Firm. Visit www.deltaplacement.com for more information.