(1) An applicant for a guide license shall have:
(a) one of the following:
- (i) licensure as a guide from another jurisdiction with substantially equivalent licensing requirements to Montana;
- (ii) have successfully completed a board-approved guide education program;
- (b) knowledge of hunting and fishing techniques to provide the particular services contracted to a client; and
- (c) knowledge of equipment, terrain, and hazards to competently provide a safe experience for clients.
- (2) An outfitter whose license is currently suspended or revoked is not qualified for a guide license.
- (3) A guide applicant must submit proof of current basic first aid certification.
- (4) Each outfitter who uses the services of the guide during the license year shall sign and date the guide's license before allowing the guide to accompany a client.
Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-47-201, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 37-47-101, 37-47-201, 37-47-303, 37-47-307, MCA
History: NEW, 1988 MAR p. 1666, Eff. 7/29/88; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 668, Eff. 3/8/96; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 2560, Eff. 9/25/98; TRANS, from Commerce, & AMD, 2006 MAR p. 324, Eff. 2/10/06; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 58, Eff. 1/30/15; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 354, Eff. 4/15/23; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2149, Eff. 9/7/24.