In New Hampshire, our research showed the below requirements to become a hunting guide or fishing guide.  Before operating as a guide ensure that you contact your states wildlife agency directly to verify all requirements.

*Always ensure that you and your clients have the necessary hunting and fishing licenses for the game you will be pursuing.

 Basic requirements for Fishing Guide Jobs in New Hampshire:

• In order to become a licensed NH Fishing or Hunting guide you would need to send in an application, which can be downloaded from our website of huntnh.com.  Once the application is received you will be scheduled to take a written exam.  If you successfully pass the written exam, you will be required to pass an oral board exam.  It consists of three parts, fishing or hunting knowledge, map, compass and navigation, and a scenario that you would need to work through.  Once this is passed, upon payment of the fee, you can obtain the actual license.

Other Fishing Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

• Driver’s License
• Good communication skills
• Well organized
• Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
• Willingness to teach others effective fishing techniques
• Outdoor survival and first aid skills
• Swimming skills
• Good physical fitness

 Basic requirements for Hunting Guide Jobs in New Hampshire:

• In order to become a licensed NH Fishing or Hunting guide you would need to send in an application, which can be downloaded from our website of huntnh.com.  Once the application is received you will be scheduled to take a written exam.  If you successfully pass the written exam, you will be required to pass an oral board exam.  It consists of three parts, fishing or hunting knowledge, map, compass and navigation, and a scenario that you would need to work through.  Once this is passed, upon payment of the fee, you can obtain the actual license.

Other Hunting Guide Requirements that May Be Helpful:

• Driver’s License
• Good communication skills
• Well organized
• Ability to work with diverse groups of clients
• Willingness to teach others effective hunting techniques
• Outdoor survival and first aid skills
• Firearm safety skills
• Good physical fitness 

State Wildlife Agency Contact:

Agency Name: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Website:  www.huntnh.com

Phone Number: 603-271-2461

Email Address: wildlife@wildlife.nh.gov