075-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-2

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 3-2 - Code of Ethics

(a) All outfitters and guides shall:

  • (1) Operate with respect for the rights of others, on private and public property, endeavor to promote and practice responsible wild land ethics, exercise good stewardship of our natural resources, and provide services on public lands in a manner such that they do not interfere with general public access to public land or access to wildlife on public land;
  • (2) Provide for the health, safety, and well being of their clients and employees;
  • (3) Leave clean camps, striving to maintain the environment in as good or better condition than before and dispose of all garbage, debris, and human waste in a proper, approved manner;
  • (4) Fully cooperate with officials and adhere to the laws, rules and regulations, of the Wyoming State Board of Outfitters and Professional Guides, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, United States Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, State Land Office, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, and all other government agencies.
  • (5) Advise clients of applicable conservation standards, fish and game laws, license requirements, statutes and regulations and not condone their violation;
  • (6) Not excessively use alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter drugs, to the extent that the use impairs the user physically or mentally while engaged by clients;
  • (7) Not use illegal drugs;
  • (8) Not engage in fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or concealment of any material fact in advertising, soliciting, or providing professional services to members of the public;
  • (9) Provide any animal used in the conduct of business with proper food, water, and shelter and not subject any animal to abuse or cruel and inhumane treatment as provided by Wyoming Law;
  • (10) Promptly refund deposits paid by clients upon request if such deposits are due to the client in accordance with the outfitter's written deposit refund policy or any other written agreements;
  • (11) Not conduct any services on private or public land, except legal transportation across such lands, without first having obtained written permission from the landowner or written authorization from the agency administering the public land, unless the agency does not require and does not provide such permission;
  • (12) Treat clients, employees, and the general public in a fair and professional manner and not harass or abuse clients, employees, outfitters, professional guides, or members of the general public, verbally, physically, or in any other manner;
  • (13) The outfitter endorsing the professional guide license shall obtain and maintain a reasonable degree of supervision over the professional guide to insure that the services offered are being provided and being provided in accordance with the law and rules, with particular regard to those laws and rules pertaining to the health, safety, and welfare of the participants, the public, and landowners;
  • (14) Unless done in the name of and on behalf of the endorsing outfitter, a professional guide shall not advertise services, make agreements with clients concerning monetary consideration or services offered, or collect fees from clients;
  • (15) An outfitter is responsible for the acts of all employees, contracted personnel and authorized booking agents when those individuals are acting within the scope of their employment, contract, agreement, or at the outfitter's direction or supervision;
  • (16) Outfitters will employ an adequate number of well-trained, courteous personnel to care for their guests. Also, if appropriate, will provide adequate and properly prepared food for their guests and personnel at all times. Outfitters will be required to maintain safe, adequate and serviceable equipment; and
  • (17) Insure that no outfitter or employee of an outfitter, shoots, kills, or takes any big game animal while providing guiding services for clients; unless an exception is granted with the mutual consent of the client and the outfitter/guide.

075-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-2