Guide School and Training in North Carolina

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina:

  • You do not need to take any classes or training to purchase the hunt/fish guide license.  The licenses can be purchased through the website ncwildlife.org, through a local Wildlife Service Agent, or over the phone by calling the license section at 1 888-248-6834.

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 North Carolina:

  • You do not need to take any classes or training to purchase the hunt/fish guide license.  The licenses can be purchased through the website ncwildlife.org, through a local Wildlife Service Agent, or over the phone by calling the license section at 1 888-248-6834.

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: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Website: http://www.ncwildlife.org/

Phone Number: 1 888-248-6834

Email Address: licenses@ncwildlife.org

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