# IDAPA 24.35.01.103: Section 103. Guide License Application Requirements > Idaho · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_24_35_01_103 ## Section - **Citation:** IDAPA 24.35.01.103 - **Heading:** Section 103. Guide License Application Requirements - **Jurisdiction:** Idaho - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 24 (Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of) / Chapter 24.35.01 / Section 103 ## Text All new applicants for a Guide license must submit a completed application on Board approved forms along with th e required fee. (4-6-23) 01. General Qualifications. The applicant must provide the following: (4-6-23) a. Documentation of requisite training and experience sufficient to perform the services and activitie s provided on the license; and (4-6-23) b. A current American Red Cross first aid certification or other comparable certification that i s acceptable to the Board; (4-6-23) 02. Activity-Specific Qualifications. In addition to the general qualifications, the applicant mus t provide evidence of activity-specific training submitted with application or amendment. (4-6-23) a. Hunting. (4-6-23) i. Experience in the outfitter’s operating area(s) for at least ten (10) days and is knowledgeable o f trails, terrain, drainages, and game habits and habitat. (4-6-23) ii. Ability to read and understand a map and compass or operate a global positioning system (GPS) o r other computerized map system. (4-6-23) iii. Training and experience caring for meat and trophies, including the ability to correctly cape a n animal and ability to instruct and assist clients in the proper care of meat. (4-6-23) b. Float Boating on Classified Water. (4-6-23) i. Three (3) complete float boat trips on each of the classified rivers applied for under the supervisio n of an outfitter or guide licensed for that river. (7-1-25) ii. Guides with six (6) or more documented float trips on any other classified river section, under th e supervision of a licensed outfitter or guide for that river, shall be deemed qualified once they complete one additiona l float trip under the supervision of a licensed outfitter or guide on the classified river section for which licensure i s sought. (7-1-25) iii ensed for that river. (7-1-25) ii. Guides with six (6) or more documented float trips on any other classified river section, under th e supervision of a licensed outfitter or guide for that river, shall be deemed qualified once they complete one additiona l float trip under the supervision of a licensed outfitter or guide on the classified river section for which licensure i s sought. (7-1-25) iii. One (1) documented float boat trip on a classified section of river, under the supervision of a n outfitter or guide licensed for that river, for an applicant able to demonstrate a log of at least 500 miles operating as a commercial float boat operator on select whitewater rivers with characteristics similar to Idaho’s classified rivers. T o document this experience, a statement signed by the applicant under oath or affirmation should be recorded on a Board-approved form that includes precise put-in and take-out points, miles logged for each trip, and the names an d addresses of the boat operators who have employed them. (7-1-25) c. Power Boating on Classified Water. (4-6-23) i. Fifty (50) hours on the total length of the river or section of water applied for. (4-6-23) d. Float or Power Boating on Unclassified Water. (4-6-23) i. At least one (1) complete commercial float or power boat trip on each of the sections or lakes applied for. (4-6-23) e. ATV-UTV-Snowmobiling. (4-6-23) i. Experience in the outfitter’s operating area for at least ten (10) days and is knowledgeable of th e area’s drainages, rideable terrain, and unique avalanche or other hazards as well as the machines being utilized by th e outfitter. (4-6-23) ii . At least one (1) complete commercial float or power boat trip on each of the sections or lakes applied for. (4-6-23) e. ATV-UTV-Snowmobiling. (4-6-23) i. Experience in the outfitter’s operating area for at least ten (10) days and is knowledgeable of th e area’s drainages, rideable terrain, and unique avalanche or other hazards as well as the machines being utilized by th e outfitter. (4-6-23) ii. When operating in winter conditions in terrain with avalanche potential, must have Recreation leve l 1 avalanche training, American Avalanche Association or similar consisting of twenty-four (24) hours of training with over fifty percent (50%) in the field, and Avalanche Rescue through American Avalanche Association or similar , consisting of eight (8) hours of training with a minimum of five (5) hours in the field. (4-6-23) f. Snow-Based Non-Motorized Travel in Avalanche Terrain (backcountry skiing, Nordic skiing, or snow shoeing on non-groomed trails). (4-6-23) i. Experience in the outfitter’s operating area(s) for at least ten (10) days and is knowledgeable of th e area’s drainages, rideable terrain, and unique avalanche hazards. (4-6-23) ii. Recreation level 1 avalanche training, American Avalanche Association or similar consisting o f twenty-four (24) hours of training with over fifty percent (50%) in the field, and Avalanche Rescue through America n Avalanche Association or similar, consisting of eight (8) hours of training with a minimum of five (5) hours in th e field. (4-6-23) g. Rock Climbing/Mountaineering. (4-6-23) i. Experience in the outfitter’s operating area for at least ten (10) days and is knowledgeable of th e area’s routes, navigable terrain, and unique hazards. (4-6-23) ii %) in the field, and Avalanche Rescue through America n Avalanche Association or similar, consisting of eight (8) hours of training with a minimum of five (5) hours in th e field. (4-6-23) g. Rock Climbing/Mountaineering. (4-6-23) i. Experience in the outfitter’s operating area for at least ten (10) days and is knowledgeable of th e area’s routes, navigable terrain, and unique hazards. (4-6-23) ii. When operating in winter conditions in terrain with avalanche potential, must have Recreation leve l 1 avalanche training, American Avalanche Association or similar consisting of twenty-four (24) hours of training with over fifty (50%) in the field, and Avalanche Rescue through American Avalanche Association or similar, consisting of eight (8) hours of training with a minimum of five (5) hours in the field. (4-6-23) h. Equestrian Activities. (4-6-23) i. Experience in the outfitter’s operating area for at least ten (10) days and is knowledgeable of horsemanship and the area’s routes, trails, terrain, drainages, and unique hazards. (4-6-23) 03. Validity. A guide license is valid only while the guide is under the employment of an Idah o licensed outfitter. (4-6-23) 04. Amendment. To add authorized activities to the license, a guide must submit a completed licens e amendment request on a Board-approved form, along with supplemental documentation of training and experienc e for each newly requested activity. (4-6-23) 05. Renewal. A license must be renewed before it expires by submitting a complete application fo r renewal forms together with the renewal fee. A license expires annually or biennially on the license holder’s birt h date in accordance with Section 36-2108, Idaho Code. A license not renewed on or before the license holder’ s birthdate will be immediately canceled in accordance with Section 67-2614(a), Idaho Code. No reinstatement fee will be charged. (7-1-25) 104. – 199. (RESERVED) ## Nearby sections - [IDAPA 24.35.01.000 Section 000. Legal Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_24_35_01_000.md) - [IDAPA 24.35.01.001 Section 001. 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