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redstone ranch

Dove Hunting Guide

Dilley, TX · On-site

$200 - $500/day

- Dove Hunting Guide / Outside Help Location: Redstone Ranch, Dilley, Texas Seasonal Position: September 1 - October 31 About Redstone Ranch Redstone Ranch is a premier, family-owned commercial hunting ...

Bankers Financial Corp

Guide

Trenton, FL · On-site

In 1990, a small group of gentlemen, who loved hunting and the outdoors, purchased the site as an ... The Guide will be responsible for the overall safety and satisfaction of guest experience ...

Parker Ranch

Outdoor Experiences Guide

Kamuela, HI · On-site

$200/day

The Outdoor Experiences Guide is a part-time/seasonal position that will assist the Manager - Hunting and Outdoors in all aspects of Outdoor Experiences including development, implementation, launch ...

Cycle Party

Tour Guide

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

We offer pub crawls, foodie tours and scavenger hunts in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. We're growing and expanding quickly and looking for awesome guides to join us. We are looking for ...

Cycle Party

Tour Guide

Fort Lauderdale, FL

We offer pub crawls, foodie tours and scavenger hunts in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. We're growing and expanding quickly and looking for awesome guides to join us. We are looking for ...

orvis

Guide/Trapper - On-Call

Sylacauga, AL

The Sporting Adventures Guide/Trapper embraces The Orvis Culture and provides a world-class ... Dog work on quail, pheasant and duck hunts. * Help facilitate daily operations with the clays and ...

Pulama Lanai

Wildlife Control Ranger

Lanai City, HI · On-site

$21.69/hr

May be assigned to serve as a hunting guide to third-party outfitters. * Performs infrastructure construction, repair, and maintenance on structures, facilities, fences, wildlife traps, and ...

Orvis

Guide/Trapper - On-Call

Sylacauga, AL · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

The Sporting Adventures Guide/Trapper embraces The Orvis Culture and provides a world-class ... Dog work on quail, pheasant and duck hunts. * Help facilitate daily operations with the clays and ...

orvis

Guide/Trapper - On-Call

Sylacauga, AL

The Sporting Adventures Guide/Trapper embraces The Orvis Culture and provides a world-class ... Dog work on quail, pheasant and duck hunts. * Help facilitate daily operations with the clays and ...

HCA Healthcare

Threat Hunting Lead

Nashville, TN

Use data to prioritize efforts and guide strategic investment decisions. Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree Required * Master's Degree Preferred * 5-7+ years in threat hunting, detection ...

HCA Healthcare

Threat Hunting Lead

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

Use data to prioritize efforts and guide strategic investment decisions. Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree Required * Master's Degree Preferred * 5-7+ years in threat hunting, detection ...

HCA Healthcare

Threat Hunting Lead

Franklin, TN · On-site

Use data to prioritize efforts and guide strategic investment decisions. Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree Required * Master's Degree Preferred * 5-7+ years in threat hunting, detection ...

HCA Healthcare

Threat Hunting Lead

Lebanon, TN

Use data to prioritize efforts and guide strategic investment decisions. Education & Experience: * Bachelor's Degree Required * Master's Degree Preferred * 5-7+ years in threat hunting, detection ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for hunting guide in the United States is $10.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $7.69 and $13.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are hunting guides?

Hunting guides are professionals who assist individuals or groups in planning and conducting hunting trips. They possess extensive knowledge of local wildlife, hunting laws, safety protocols, and the terrain in which they operate. Hunting guides provide guidance on tracking, identifying game, and proper hunting techniques, often supplying necessary equipment and ensuring compliance with regulations. Their goal is to help hunters have a successful, ethical, and safe hunting experience. Many hunting guides are also skilled in outdoor survival and first aid.

What Does a Hunting Guide Do?

A hunting guide plans and executes outdoor adventure trips for hunting enthusiasts. For this job, your responsibilities include locating the best and legal places for hunting and obtaining any permissions or licenses necessary to bring a group there to hunt. Additionally, you may arrange purchase and delivery of any required equipment from a hunting guide outfitter, hunt alongside the individual or group, and assist with preparing and processing the animals when a kill is successful. Qualifications for a career as a hunting guide include a valid hunting license, planning skills, and familiarity with the proposed hunting area, as well as the game in that area. You should also have a vast understanding of gun safety and the different kinds of ammunition needed for a variety of targets.

What is the difference between Hunting Guide vs Fishing Guide?

AspectHunting GuideFishing Guide
Required CredentialsHunter safety courses, state licensesFishing licenses, certifications (if applicable)
Work EnvironmentForests, wilderness areas, hunting groundsLakes, rivers, coastal waters
Employer & Industry UsageOutdoor adventure, tourism, conservationRecreation, tourism, outdoor sports

Both Hunting Guides and Fishing Guides work outdoors, often require specific licenses or certifications, and serve the outdoor recreation industry. The main difference lies in their focus: Hunting Guides specialize in guiding clients on hunting expeditions in wilderness areas, while Fishing Guides focus on fishing trips in lakes, rivers, or coastal waters. Understanding these distinctions helps clients choose the right guide for their outdoor adventure.

What are some common challenges faced by hunting guides during a typical season?

Hunting guides often navigate unpredictable weather conditions, varied client skill levels, and remote terrain, which can all impact trip success and safety. Additionally, balancing guest expectations with ethical and legal hunting practices requires strong communication and leadership skills. Guides must also be prepared to handle emergencies and adapt plans on the fly to ensure both client satisfaction and wildlife conservation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Hunting Guide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hunting Guide, you need expertise in wildlife tracking, outdoor survival, navigation, and a thorough understanding of local hunting regulations, often supported by hunter safety certifications or guiding licenses. Familiarity with GPS devices, firearms, and communication equipment is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills set exceptional guides apart. These competencies ensure client safety, legal compliance, and a rewarding outdoor experience for guests.
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Dove Hunting Guide

redstone ranch

Dilley, TX • On-site

$200 - $500/day

Part-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Description - Dove Hunting Guide / Outside Help

Location: Redstone Ranch, Dilley, Texas
Seasonal Position: September 1 – October 31

About Redstone Ranch

Redstone Ranch is a premier, family-owned commercial hunting lodge located in Dilley, Texas. We host dove and whitetail hunts, corporate retreats, and private groups, offering guests first-class hospitality alongside authentic South Texas ranch living.

Position Overview

We are looking for a hardworking, friendly, and reliable male employee to assist outside the lodge during the hunting season. This is a hands-on hospitality role, including guiding dove hunts, cleaning harvested dove, entertaining customers with ATV rides, stocking coolers, and all other general outside help. The ideal candidate is professional, personable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while ensuring our guests feel welcome and cared for.

Responsibilities

  • Dove Hunting Guide: Accompany customers to and from the field ensuring all hospitality is met.

  • Excursions: Outside of dove hunting, customers are entertained by skeet shooting, fishing, Safari rides, rifle range and pistol range

  • Guest Support: Provide hospitality for guests inside the lodge, answer basic questions, and help ensure a comfortable stay.

  • Team Support: Work alongside kitchen staff, ranch hands, and management to deliver a seamless guest experience

Qualifications

  • Previous guide knowledge or experience preferred (but not required).

  • Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and stay organized.

  • Professional appearance and friendly demeanor.

  • Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and long hours during peak hunts.

  • Must be reliable, respectful, and a team player.

Job Details

  • Seasonal Employment: September 1 – October 31 (South Zone Texas Dove Season).

  • Compensation: $200/day plus tips, with total earnings averaging up to $500/day.

  • Schedule: 7 days a week, long shifts during peak season. Week on week off option, but full time preferred

  • Housing: On-site employee housing provided at Redstone Ranch.

  • Perks: Meals provided while on shift, fun and fast-paced work environment, and the opportunity to be part of a respected hunting lodge team.

Company Description

Redstone Ranch in Dilley, Texas is a family-owned and operated commercial hunting lodge known for its premier South Texas dove hunting experiences. Nestled in the brush country just south of San Antonio, the ranch offers a rustic yet refined setting with comfortable lodging, expert-guided hunts, and top-tier hospitality. During dove season, the lodge comes alive with seasoned hunters and first-timers alike, all drawn by the ranch's reputation for excellent shooting, great food, and a welcoming, down-home atmosphere. It's a place where tradition meets professionalism—and where guests and crew alike are treated like family.