| Updated: |
9/16/2008 |
| Description: |
This is a registration for individuals or corporations that provide outdoor recreational trips or activities for compensation.
Similar Keywords: Fishing and hunting guides, whitewater rafting, boating, angling, packing animals, outfitting, guiding, backpacking, mountain climbing, camping, dogsled, driftboats, kayaking, canoe trips, outfitters, river, sportfishing service |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 704
OAR 250-016
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| Duration: |
1 Calender Year |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Non-Resident fees are based on the fee that an Oregon resident would be required to pay to provide the same service in your state of residence.
Alaska
$370 (Hunting)
$750 (Fishing)
$500 (Trips other than fishing, using a boat or not. No fishing tackle is allowed on the trip.)
Arizona
$100 (Fishing and hunting)
California
$350 (Fishing)
$199 (Any other type of guiding, except rafting)
$50 Rafting
Colorado
$350 (First year-fishing and hunting)
$160 (After the first year)
Florida
$50 (Fishing and hunting)
Idaho
$750 (Any type of guiding-individual the first year)
$350 (Individual after the first year)
Minnesota
$140 (Fishing)
$220 (Hunting)
Montana
$1425 (First year- fishing and hunting)
$300 (After the first year if submitted by January 1st)
$400 (After the first year if submitted by February 1st)
$600 (After the first year if submitted by March 1st)
$1425(After the first year if submitted after March 1st)
Nevada
$3,000 (First year-fishing and hunting)
$1500 (After the first year)
North Carolina
$50 (Fishing and hunting)
Oregon
$50 (For Oregon residents and Corporations)
Texas
$125 (Fishing and hunting)
$50 (Hunting only)
Utah
$50 (Fishing and hunting)
Washington
$600 (Steelhead and other fishing)
$730 (Salmon guide)
$50 (Any other type of guiding)
Wyoming
$1000 Hunting (First year)
$500 Hunting (After the first year)
$50 Fishing |
| Responsible Agency: |
Marine Board |
| Fee Exemptions: |
None |
| Examination Information: |
The First Aid/CPR and Coast Guard licensing requirements have exams. |
| Continuing Ed Requirements: |
None |
| Bonding Requirements: |
A $5,000 Surety Bond or letter of credit is required for any Outfitter/Guide who accepts deposits in excess of $100.00 per person. |
| Insurance Requirements: |
$300,000 of general liability. |
| Prerequisites: |
1. Must complete an application for Outfitter/Guide registration.
2. Must complete an affidavit.
3. Show original proof of a First Aid course that includes CPR.
4. Submit the applicable registration fee. (Non-refundable)
5. Have an original $5,000 Surety Bond or letter of credit if accepting deposits in excess of $100 per person.
6. Have the insurance provider send a full year certificate of insurance that is at least a minimum of $300,000 general liability insurance. The name on the certificate must match the application, be a full year certificate, list the Oregon State Marine Board as a certificate holder, provide 30 days notice on all cancellations and specifically state what type of guiding and any motorized boats.
7. Provide either the original or a notarized copy of a valid United States Coast Guard License for any Outfitter/Guide that is applying to use a motorized boat on any federally navigable waterway in Oregon. This Coast Guard license must be valid for the area the Outfitter/Guide is applying to use a motorized boat for hire. |
| Application Form: |
Application for Outfitter/Guide Registration |
| Service Links: |
 Instructions
Outfitters & Guides Website
 Individual application
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
1. Must complete an application for Outfitter/Guide registration.
2. Must complete an affidavit.
3. Show original proof of a First Aid course that includes CPR.
4. Submit the applicable registration fee.
5. Have an original $5,000 Surety Bond or letter of credit if accepting deposits in excess of $100 per person.
6. Have the insurance provider send a full year certificate of insurance that is at least a minimum of $300,000 general liability insurance. The name on the certificate must match the application, be a full year certificate, list the Oregon State Marine Board as a certificate holder, provide 30 days notice on all cancellations and specifically state that type of guiding and any motorized boats.
7. Provide either the original or a notarized copy of a valid United States Coast Guard License for any Outfitter/Guide that is applying to use a motorized boat on any federally navigable waterway in Oregon. This Coast Guard license must be valid for the area the Outfitter/Guide is applying to use a motorized boat for hire. |
| Additional Information: |
Corporations and Sole proprietors have different application forms. |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Marine Board |
| E-mail Address: |
ashley.massey@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-378-8587
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| Mail Address: |
PO Box 14145
435 Commercial ST NE #400
Salem, OR 97309
- 5065
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/index.shtml |
