I have some hunting experience. Today's clients demand and deserve a camp staff that makes every possible effort to insure the client has an enjoyable and successful trip. Outfitters are on the lookout to hire skilled and good natured people who are responsible, dependable, willing to work, and enthusiastic about treating their clients right. Understanding the importance of hospitality towards clients, and teamwork with co-workers is a must. Job descriptions differ with employers.
Some outfitters expect guides to cook for clients.
Other outfitters provide full-time cooks to prepare almost all meals. Most outfitters will expect their crew to be flexible no matter what there job title. He needs to be in top physical condition, able to walk many miles in rough terrain, often under adverse weather conditions. A packer must also be in top physical condition and able to lift loads weighing 100 pounds or more. He needs to enjoy working with horses and mules and be easy going and levelheaded to cope with the inevitable frustrations and emergencies that occur when handling animals.