For more information about these standards, certification and other training products, please contact the:

Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council
(Division of Tourism Saskatchewan)
321 - 4th Avenue
SASKATOON SK S7K 2L9
www.stec.com

Phone: 1-800-331-1529
(306) 933-5900
Fax: (306) 933-6250

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1. Be Professional

• exhibit commitment of hunting industry
• exhibit professional attributes
• determine terms of employment
• maintain personal appearance and hygiene
• recognize and handle stress
• provide leadership
• promote teamwork
• be organized
• follow guidelines for accepting gratuities
• adhere to guidelines for responsible alcohol use practice minimum impact land use
  

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B. Legislation

1. Comply with Legislation

• identify importance of complying with legislation/regulations
• adhere to legislation
  

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C. Safety

1. Follow Safety Procedures

• maintain first aid and survival kits
• handle emergency situations
• handle natural or accidental death of client
  

2. Follow Safety Guidelines for Equipment and Fuel

• handle firearms, bows and ammunition safely
• follow guidelines for loading and boarding aircraft
• handle fuel safely
  

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D. Communication

1. Use Communication Skills

• outline importance of using effective communication skills
• use effective communication skills
• use listening skills
• communicate with foreign language speaking clients
• handle complaints
  

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E. Client Relations

1.Describe Importance of Good Client Relations

• describe importance of good client relations
  

2. Prepare for Trip

• hold pre-trip meeting with outfitter/employer
• greet clients
• hold pre-trip meeting with clients
• verify client has adequate/appropriate gear
  

3. Develop Good Client Relations

• develop rapport with clients
• respond to clients' expectations, needs and limitations
• provide instruction to clients
• maintain well-being with clients
  

4. Conclude Trip

• assist with clients' departure
• hold post-trip meeting with outfitter/employer

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F. Hunting Skills

1. Acquire Hunting Knowledge

• acquire knowledge of firearms and ammunition
• acquire knowledge of bow hunting
• acquire knowledge of species
  

2. Use Hunting Knowledge

• assist client with pre-hunt sighting of firearms or bows
• assist client to hunt game
• identify importance of taking photographs/videos
• handle downed game
  

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G. Bush and Survival Skills

1.Use Survival Skills

• use navigation skills
• use rope skills
• follow guidelines for safe travel
  

2. Use Local Knowledge

• develop local knowledge
• prepare for weather and seasonal conditions
• avoid dangerous situtations with wildlife

3. Maintain Camp

• set up camp
• prepare meals
• take down camp
  

H. Equipment and Livestock

1. Operate and Maintain Equipment

• maintain equipment
• organize personal gear
• uise communication devices
  

2. Operate Vehicles

• operate watercraft
• operate off-road vehicles
  

3. Handle Livestock

• handle horses
• handle dogs
  

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