In Iowa, 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 Iowa:

• They do not regulate hunting and fishing guides in Iowa. All participants hunting or fishing (including the guide if participating) need to be properly licensed for the activity.

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 Iowa:

• They do not regulate hunting and fishing guides in Iowa. All participants hunting or fishing (including the guide if participating) need to be properly licensed for the activity.

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: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Website: http://www.iowadnr.gov/

Phone Number: 515.725-8200

Email Address: webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov