Guide School and Training in Ohio

In Ohio, 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 Ohio:

  • Ohio does not have additional regulations to become a fishing guide.

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 Ohio:

  • Ohio does not have additional regulations to become a hunting guide.

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: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Website: http://ohiodnr.gov/

Phone Number: (614) 265-6565

Email Address: Wildinfo@dnr.state.oh.us

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