Guides must be certified in first aid. They must train with a licensed outfitter, and they must be licensed with the state board. Idaho was one of the first states in the West to license and bond outfitters and guides. The state established requirements in 1954, a decade before the Forest Service began similar regulation. Not until the 1980s did Montana, Wyoming and Colorado follow Idaho's example.
IOGA members continue to be standard-setters for the industry.
They are licensed and bonded and must meet high standards of safety and professionalism. They are committed to serving their clients while also conserving Idaho's land, water, and wildlife. Funding provided in part by the Idaho Travel Council.