Hi CR,

You're right, this has been discussed extensively, although I didn't weigh in at the time. In my opinion, as a relatively poor sportsman, tipping should be included in the price of the hunt. If not, then the outfitter should list the people who should be tipped, and declare an appropriate tip, or range of tips for each of them. We should be able to know in advance what the trip will cost, and be able to rest comfortably knowing nobody has been shorted. In fact, it bothers me the most not knowing if I've tipped enough. An outfitted hunting/fishing trip should be fun, without worries about people being unhappy. Those of us with a tight budget need to know where we stand.