Many of these first "guides" were trappers, hunters, or loggers who "hired out" to occasional visitors for extra cash. As tourism flourished, guiding became a full-time profession and resulted in the Adirondack Guides Association being formed in 1891. Following World War II, the lure of the wilderness waned and the Association all but dissolved.

By the 1970's, the public showed a renewed interests in the outdoors, but had difficulty locating reliable guides. Thus the old tradition of "guiding" was revived in 1981. when the informal New York State Outdoor Guides Association was formally incorporated.

THE PURPOSE OF NYSOGA

• The purpose of NYSOGA, established by its Board of Directors, is to:

• Promote safety in guiding for guides and their clients

• Provide educational and marketing services for NYSOGA members.

• Increase awareness of the professionalism of guiding with the public and with the land management agencies.

• Participate in legislative reform for the betterment of guides, the profession of guiding, and the health of our natural resources.

Please click on the membership hyperlinks below to go right to that topic or just scroll on down and read about each one to find the one that best fits you.

NOTE: To join NYSOGA you must have a New York State Guide license.

If you do not have a license guide please go to our General Information page to find out how you can receive your NYS guiding license.

Name:
Guide Business Name:
E-Mail:
Website Address:
Mailing Address:
City:
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Home Phone:
Guide Business Phone: If different from home #
Guide Business Fax:
How did you locate us on the www?:
Description of Products or Services offered: (limited to 25 words, may be edited for space allowed)
I ply my trade in the following DEC Region(s): (Click here to see a regional map)
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NYS Guide License Number:
Expiration date: (Please include copy of both sides of your license)
I Guide:	Part Time Full Time Not Currently Guiding
I Guide for: HUNTING FISHING  Big Game  Small Game  Wild Turkey  Waterfowl  Streams & Ponds  Lake & Rivers  Charter Boats SUMMER SEASON WINTER SEASON  Canoe Trips  Whitewater Rafting  Camping  Back Packing  Hiking  Rock Climbing  Winter Camping  Cross Country Skiing  Snowshoeing  Ice Climbing  Ice Fishing  Snowmobiling SPECIAL OTHER  Nature Trips  Photography Trips  Pack Horse Trips  Youth Groups  Outdoor Schools
I am applying for:	Active Membership - $75.00 Associate Membership - $40.00 Membership year is January 1 thru December 31st.
I agree to abide by all New York State guiding laws and regulations and the Code of Ethics of NYSOGA. You Signature , Date
To pay by check or money order: Please make checks payable to NYSOGA and mail it to NYSOGA, c/o 121 Hillcrest Avenue, Albany, NY 12203-2712 along with a print out of this form. A copy of both sides of your license (the small one with your picture) must be included with your application. The certificate will NOT be accepted as proof of being a licensed guide. Allow 6-8 weeks processing time. Only applications with the correct payment and proof of valid license (for Active Members) or expired license (for Associate Members) will be processed. If you have any questions regarding membership, contact: Capt. Lee Godin at (518) 542-2709 or email leg4280@nysoga.org

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