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U.O.G.A. CODE OF ETHICS

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF ETHICAL VALUES ARE THOSE WHICH EACH OUTFITTER OR GUIDE SHOULD ASPIRE TO.  WE ALL HAVE DIFFICULT DAYS HUNTING, BUT AS LONG AS WE ARE STRIVING TO DO BETTER, BOTH THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE INDUSTRY IMPROVES.

 CODE OF ETHICS

1. • There shall be a Code of Ethics for members of this Association to adhere to which are set forth as follows:

2. • The outfitter and guide will utilize their knowledge and skill for the benefit of the public and the profession they serve. They will cooperatively strive to extend public knowledge and appreciation of their profession.

3. • They shall advertise only in a dignified manner, setting forth a factual presentation of the services they are prepared to render for their prospective clients or the public and the cost of such services.

4. • If they have the responsibility to furnish boat, stock or other equipment, the equipment furnished shall be safely maintained, operated and handled; the stock in such a situation conditioned to the job at hand. They shall maintain adequate, sanitary service facilities and serve clean, wholesome food; both services to be conditioned only by the primitiveness of the surroundings.

5. • They shall be licensed and bonded as an outfitter and/or guide by the State of Utah and shall adhere to the laws and regulations, Federal and State, which govern the profession.

6. • They will support the fish and game laws and will be fully able to use approved methods in the care of wildlife meat and trophies. They shall protect the fields and forest from the ravages of wildfire and support the conservation of natural resources.

7. • The outfitter and guide will be loyal to their client or employer and always perform their job to the best of their ability.

8. • They shall respect the rights of other outfitters and guides and shall not, without just cause, directly or indirectly injure their reputation or business. They will refrain from expressing public opinions in regard to their associates or on allied technical subjects, unless they are informed as to facts relating thereto.

9. • They will guard their profession against the admission to its ranks of unqualified persons because of the lack of good moral character or who are, because of inadequate training, unable to perform as a professional.

10. • They will cooperate in extending training opportunities to others through an interchange of ideas and experiences and by seeking other means to ensure the longevity of the profession.

11. • The outfitter and guide shall direct their best efforts towards the fulfillment of their contractual obligations, but they shall do nothing that will infringe on the rights of their guests or the cause of good sportsmanship.

12. • They shall practice appropriate minimum impact camping techniques and shall cooperate with other outfitters and guides and agency personnel to continue to develop better methods of caring for the lands and waters upon which they outfit and guide.

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