NHGA MISSION STATEMENT

The NHGA Mission Statement is to have our organization become internationally recognized as the nation’s most qualified, respected, and trusted outdoor professionals.

The Association shall be the liaison between its members, the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, Safety Services (Marine Patrol), and any other governing or enforcement agency for the purpose of outdoor recreation.

The Association will enhance the guiding profession in New Hampshire with the highest standards of honesty, safety, integrity, and professionalism by providing state-licensed and otherwise nationally certified guides, tour operators, and instructors with support services, representation and a sense of pride, community, and tradition.

All members shall foster the effort to live by the following values. The Association holds these values as the benchmark of our commitment to the guiding profession:

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INTEGRITY

We strongly adhere to these values and ethics established by this Association.

RESPECT

People, property, the knowledge of others, and above all, respect for natural resources of New Hampshire. Each individual or group has an inherent worthiness apart from the Association. As members, all are considered worthy of our highest regard, as we wish to be regarded.

ETHICS

We accept our moral duties, obligations, and principles of conduct, consistent with the New Hampshire Guides Association’s Code of Ethics and everyday “right from wrong”.

RESPONSIBILITY

We accept accountability for providing answers to questions that affect the Association and accountability for our conduct.

LOYALTY

We are faithful to the goals and Code of Ethics, and trust the Association and it’s members.

FELLOWSHIP

We share interests, experiences, or feelings in the company of equals and friends.

COURAGE

We preserve the mental and moral strength and our shared determination to do the right thing at the right time.

COMMITMENT

We pledge to meet our Association and personal obligations to the best of our ability.

EXCELLENCE

We strive to meet and surpass our previous achievements or accomplishments.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

We continue to assimilate the knowledge and experience or others, to foster our growth and the growth of others.

CODE OF ETHICS

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All members shall hold themselves to the highest level of ethical behavior. The President, members of the Board, and Association members are duty-bound to hold themselves and others accountable.

Ethics are defined as they relate to this code:

PROFESSIONAL GUIDES

I will, to the best of my ability, assist, promote, educate, and otherwise support the profession of New Hampshire Outdoor Guides, my clients, and the resources I serve.

MULTIPLE USE

I will support equal access to land and waters of New Hampshire for all recreational, educational, and sporting purposes for all. I will furthermore promote the conservation of these resources.

RESPECT FOR THE LAW

I will fully cooperate with all wildlife officials, agencies, law enforcement officers, public and private landowners. I will abide by and advise my clients on all applicable conservation and recreation laws, regulations, and statutes. I will not encourage nor condone their violation.

SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT

I will provide clean, well maintained, serviceable equipment and gear that is adequate and appropriate for all conditions likely to be encountered. I will employ only competent and courteous personnel in sufficient numbers to adequately care for the comfort and safety of my clients. I may offer only well prepared and (this section is cut off on the current site!)

ACCURATE INFORMATION

I will accurately advise my clients on conditions and factors involved in achieving their goals. This includes, but is not limited to, weather conditions, terrain, fish and game populations, past client success and equipment. I will advise my clients accurately on the equipment needed, physical endurance and skills required to undertake guide activity.

SAFETY AND COMFORT

I will at all times provide for the safety of my clients. I will ensure, to the best of my ability, the comfort needs of my clients are met.

TROPHIES AND LIMITS

I will never fill a client’s game tag or limit of fish for them. Barring unforeseen conditions, I will attempt to protect the integrity of the fish or game taken by my client until being rendered to my client at the conclusion of the trip.

DISCIPLINE

Any New Hampshire Guides’ Association member failing to abide by this code of ethics will be subject to investigation by the Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Guides’ Association. Reprimand, fine, suspension, penalty, and/or expulsion may result from this investigation. Furthermore, any and all incidents brought to the attention of the Board of Directors will be reported to the proper authorities at the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

We continue to assimilate the knowledge and experience or others, to foster our growth and the growth of others.

GUIDES CREED

I will do all in my ability to fulfill what is promised to a client.

I will be aware and sensitive to all the necessary things I must do to make a clients trip worthwhile and a pleasurable experience.

I will honor my client’s wishes above my own.

I will practice good sportsmanship and a sense of responsibility at all times.

I will abide by all New Hampshire Fish & Game and other applicable laws and rules

I will avoid the use of alcohol while working.

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