New York Outdoor Guides - Boating
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All guides are licensed by the State of New York as professional guides who have passed the Department of Environmental Conservation proficiency exam for skill and ability in the woods and on the water.
The state map seen under Regional Info depicts the New York State Outdoor Guides "Regions" by location. This will help you know where each NYSOGA member guides from.
Indicates a member is a NYSOGA Master Guide. For more information, click here.

ADIRONDACK BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE
Ryan, John Lic #8469
16 Settler Lane, Brunswick NY 12180
(518) 598-6399
Email: ryanjake698@gmail.com
Backcountry travel for those pursuing a true Wilderness experience. Canoe, backpack, ski, and snowshoe to remote Adirondack rivers, ponds, lakes, and mountains, away from the crowds. Day trips, overnights, or multi-day trips offered. Food and boat/gear drops also available. Photographers, birders, lovers of solitude welcome!
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Chautauqua-Allegheny

ADIRONDACK FOOTHILLS GUIDE SERVICE, LLC
Young, Sonny Lic #0260
214 Old Wawbeek Rd, Tupper Lake NY 12986
518-524-6002
Email: adkfoothill@gmail.com
Website: http://www.adkfoothills.com

Providing guided activities for over 30 years. Custom hunting trips during bow, blackpowder and rifle seasons. Fishing lakes and ponds. Hiking, camping, canoe trips, itinerary planning. Winter activities include ice fishing, snowshoe trips. Trained Interpretive Guide. DEC Hunter Safety, 1st Aid, CPR, & Wilderness First Aid instructor. Mastercard, Visa, PayPal.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN AND STREAM GUIDE SERVICE
Frasier, Jamie Lic #211
211 62 Hardscrabble Rd, Olmstedville , NY 12857
(518) 251-3762
Adirondack Mountain and Stream is a full time four season guide service ,leading trips now for over 30 years . Specializing in hunting, fishing and canoe/kayak trips .Day and overnight trips available.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

ALLWATER GUIDE SERVICE
George, Capt. Stephen P. Lic #6695
173 Willie Rd Gloversville, NY 12078
518-527-6175
Email: northcountryeco@gmail.com
Website: http://www.allwaterguideny.com
Allwater Guide Service is committed to providing our clients with an affordable and fun outdoor experience. Fishing on the Great Sacandaga Lake for walleye, pike, trout. Fly fishing for pike. Fly fishing instruction is provided. Ice fishing for trout, pike and panfish.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

ANDERSON ADIRONDACK ADVENTURES
Anderson, Van 1148 Lic #
156 Fields Park Road, Morgantown WV 26508
304 288 0264
Email: vanderson@funaviation.com
Dr. Anderson has been a licensed guide since 1991, and was Director of the Adirondack |Campus, Boy Scout National Camping School for six years. He has vast knowledge of the central Adirondacks, and introduces the cultural, economic, environmental. and historic significance during each trek.
Location: Central New York/1000 Islands

BACKWOODS BASS GUIDE SERVICE
Romanych, Paul Lic #4795
532 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley NY, 10579
(914) 714-0838
Email: fishnfinaddict@hotmail.com
Based in scenic Putnam County, NY, within 60 miles of NYC. Powerboat, kayak, or foot to regional waters, including NYC streams/reservoirs. NYC Guide #10118. Catskills/ADK/saltwater by request. Light tackle/flyfishing specialist. All levels of instruction. Beginner to advanced in small groups welcome, children encouraged. Let us craft your day!
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

CANOGA CREEK OUTFITTERS
Tidball, Keith G. Lic #6985
3208 State Rt 89 Seneca Falls, NY
315 568 9710
Keith G Tidball, founder of Canoga Creek Outfitters, is licensed to guide hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping, with a certification in small boats and canoes. He specializes in the Finger Lakes and central Adirondacks, and most enjoys guiding youth, veterans, and those new to hunting, angling, or the outdoors.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes

CATSKILL COUNTRY WALKS, LLC
Drillinger, Michael S. Lic #6778
PO Box 423, Woodstock, NY 12498
914-482-5771
Website: http://catskillcountrywalks.com
Guided history and nature walks and hikes in the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. Dutch history, Hudson River School artists, original hotels, Ashokan Reservoir and more. Marriage officiant performs weddings in the woods. We operate in all seasons. Experience the natural world and learn some history and ecology, too.
Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

CHRISTOPHER K. PLATT
Platt, Christopher K. Lic #7339
573 Hong Kong Rd Pulaski , NY 13142
315-870-0836
Email: platt8467@yahoo.com
Enter description guide
Location: Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny

CRISPELL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Crispell, Russell Lic #4082
86 Elm Rd , Amherst NY 14226
716-481-5406
Email: crispell@buffalo.edu
Russ Crispell, retired Director of Outdoor Pursuits for the University at Buffalo and Former President of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education offers diverse outdoor recreation and educational programming. Crispell has expertise as a Wilderness Corporate Teambuilder and teaches Wilderness 1st Aid and Wilderness First Responder.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Greater Niagara

D.C. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, INC.
Caracciolo, Capt. Dennis Lic #2104
P.O. Box 26, Selden, NY 11784
(631) 786-7871
Email: huntfish@optonline.net
Website: http://www.huntfishny.com
Hunting and fishing for all species in season. Big game, small game, waterfowl, turkey. Freshwater fishing charters. Fly fishing welcome. Transportation available. Saltwater charters.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island, New York City

DACKCOUNTRY
Holmes, Shane A. Lic #8476
74 Endion Lane, Long Lake, NY 12847
(518) 618-7776
Email: info@dackcountry.com
Website: https://www.dackcountry.com
Adirondack backcountry wilderness adventures, expeditions, and experiences.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

EASTERN VIEW OUTFITTERS
Collins, Bryce Lic #4457
PO Box 2326, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-569-5770
Email: evo.adventures@gmail.com
Website: http://www.easternviewoutfitters.com
Eastern View Outfitters is a Full Time Guide service in regions 4-6. We specialize in Guided Waterfowl Hunts in NY, Spring Turkey Hunts in NY, Fishing Charters, Bow-Fishing trips & ECO-Tours on and around Lake Champlain. Please check out the Facebook page & website.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands

EXPERIENCE OUTDOORS
Walton, Bill Lic #7025
4948 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946
(315) 481-5275
With our Home Base being in the Heart of the Adirondack Mountains, there is endless terrain to be discovered and explored.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Central New York/1000 Islands

FIFIELD OUTFITTERS, LLC
Fifield, Ryan Lic #6310
261 Smith Road Salem, NY 12865
518-321-8682
Email: fifieldoutfitters@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fifieldoutfitters.com
Fifield Outfitters provides customized guide services for hunting and fishing trips. Partake in deer, bear, turkey, and predator hunting on private land with lodging available. Participate in world class trout fishing on the Delaware River and Battenkill on our drift boat. Experience exhilarating bass and pike fishing with our tournament bass boat.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

IRISH RAIDER OUTFITTERS LLC
Thurber, Scott Lic #8596
582 Lapham Mills Rd, Peru, NY 12972
518-524-4275
Email: sthooker2@gmail.com
Full time Adirondack Guide providing, Fishing , Hunting and Eco tours in the Adirondacks. Lake Placid & Lake Champlain areas. USCG Licensed Captain
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

J & L GUIDE SERVICE
Cipp, Joeseph L. Jr. Lic #3384
185 Beaver Dam Rd, Brookhaven , NY 11719
631-803-2315 Region 4 607-832-4872
Location: Catskills/Albany

LABUFF, LEE D.
LaBuff, Lee D. Lic #6473
6785 Rt. 227 Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886
(607) 387-5849
Email: ldlabuff@gmail.com
I offer enthusiastic outdoor guiding and shooting instruction for all ages, specializing in shotgun shooting., to include the clay target games. Custom design of outdoor programs for the entire family
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Hudson Valley/Westchester

MCSHANE, KRIS
McShane, Kris Lic #7529
59 Kelsey Lane, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
(401) 258-2220
Hiking, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Camping, Hunting, in the beautiful Catskill Mountain Region and Scenic Hudson Valley! Kris is a retired NYSDEC Fisheries Biologist & Appalachian Trail Through-hiker. Contact Kris to learn a new skill or enjoy an old pastime! All skill levels welcome.
Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

MILLER, CONSTANCE
Miller, Constance Lic #6261
167 John Fountain Rd, Jay NY 12941
518 578 5797
Email: Justrighthikes@gmail.com
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga

MONTAUK OUTFITTER
Larson, Michael J. Lic #7342
115 South Forest St.Montauk, NY 11954
917-468-3361
Website: http://www.montaukoutfitter.com
Surf Fishing and/or Kayak Fishing guide based out of Montauk, NY., for Striped Bass, Fluke, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Cod, False Albies, Blackfish, Tuna, etc. We also fish for freshwater bass, walleye, white perch and carp throughout Suffolk County. All gear provided but anglers are welcome to bring their own.
Location: Long Island

NORTH STAR GUIDING SERVICE
Newell, Michael Lic #1018
1226 State Rt 147,West Charlton,NY 12010
518-894-7593

Personalized outdoor experiences for individuals, families, groups; novice to expert.Wilderness hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping, hiking, backpacking. Adirondacks.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island, New York City

NORTHERN ROOTS OUTFITTERS AND GUIDE SERVICE
Rose, Sandra Lic #7546
582 Hong Kong Rd, Pulski, NY 13142
(315) 877-0110
Sandra L. Rose, “Squeak” is a Pulaski N.Y. native. Licensed in hunting, camping, fishing and boating. Focusing on low impact relaxing trips, writers camps, nature study, relaxation walks, boating on “quiet waters” and birding combination trips. Encouraging Seniors and Church groups. We have fun ! Regions 6 and 7
Location: Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny

OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITIES GUIDE SERVICE
Arnold, Jamie Lic #
129 Beam Hill Rd, Dryden NY 13053
607-342-2666
Email: oogs13053@gmail.com
Salmon River, Turkeys and Waterfowl. Outdoor Opportunities Guide service has 20 years of experience to ensure that you get the most out of your trip.
Location: Central New York/1000 Islands, Finger Lakes

REDHEAD CHARTERS
Lowell, John Lic #8782
19 Manhattan Pl , Huntington NY 11743
508-364-7518
Email: redheadhuntfish@gmail.com
Website: https://redheadhuntfish.com
Guided duck hunts in Long Island. Specializing in brant, divers, sea ducks, and more. USCG licensed captain for over 10 years.
Location: Long Island

SAW MILL FLY CASTING
Engel, James Lic #8715
342 Park Ave, Yonkers NY 10703
(914) 512-1348
Email: sawmillflycast@gmail.com
Website: http://sawmillflycast.com
Saw Mill Fly Casting offers guided fishing, both wade- in and in Reservoir type boat, for up to 3 persons, equipment included. Also specializes in Fly Casting lessons . Freshwater trips in Croton Watershed area, Surf casting trips on south shore of Suffolk County, NY, focusing on area (Southampton to Montauk Point).
Location: Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island

STAAB, RUDOLPH J.
Staab, Rudolph J. Lic #8088
165 Ridge Rd, Roxbury, NY 12474
607-326-7865
Email: rjstaab@icloud.com
Location: Catskills/Albany

TECHVALLEYTREKKER
Reilly, Gene Lic #3755
20 Marinello Terrace Apt 1 Albany, NY 12209
518-281-7796
Email: techvalleytrekker@yahoo.com
Outings in the local NYS Capital Area, and in the Adirondack Mountains emphasizing quality of life. Waterfalls, slides, restorative recreation / forest bathing, backpacking, XC skiing, snowshoeing, flatwater kayaking/paddling. Hiking the Adirondacks since 1981, 46'er 3346W (W = winter). Teaching hiking and map / compass skills.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany

TRAINA, PETE
Traina, Pete Lic #1160
134 Mud Pond Rd, Highland Lake NY 12743
(845) 557-8678
Email: petetraina4u@yahoo.com
Guide service throughout New York State including all hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, ATV, snowmobile and boating activities.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Greater Niagara , Hudson Valley/Westchester, Long Island, New York City

Trotta, Jeremy
Trotta, Jeremy Lic #8887
780 Stony Point Rd, Castleton NY 12033
518-857 7299
Email: Jeremy@tf3outdoors.com
Guided Ice Fishing trips in the Capital Region and Adirondacks.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Central New York/1000 Islands

WATERWAY OUTDOORS
Maida, Bryan Lic #8612
799 Pine Kill Rd, Wurtsboro, NY 12785
845-978-6161
Email: Bam1427@gmail.com
My Name is Bryan Maida I offer guide services in Sullivan county and surrounding area for fishing and hunting.
Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

Shawangunk Ridge Outfitters
Knoll, Karen A. Lic #8795
14 Red Barn Rd Pine Bush NY 12566
845-978-7452
Our guide service is dedicated to being a resource for memorable outdoor experiences which include hikes, guided walks, & camping excursions. Our Founder Karen is also a Certified Forest Therapy and Nature Mindfullness guide, she has over a decade of experience.
Location: Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

WEST MOUNTAIN GUIDE CO. LLC
de la Vega, Henri Lic #8486
2 Peekskill Road #4, Cold Spring, NY 10516
727-366-1289
Website: https://www.westmountainguideco.com
West Mountain Guide Co is dedicated to sharing the outdoors with people of all skill levels. From a 10 day backpacking trip to a two hour nature walk, we are here to help you achieve your goals and share our knowledge of the natural world.
Location: Adirondacks/Saratoga, Catskills/Albany, Hudson Valley/Westchester

WHITE DOG TRAIL CO.
Whittemore, Jeff Lic #0185
53 Elm St. Dolgeville, NY 13329
(315) 868-7054
Email: whitt0185@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.adirondack-adventures.com
Four-season guides specializing in fly fishing on West and East Canada Creeks, Salmon and Battenkill Rivers. Spin and fly-fishing float trips on the Mohawk and other streams for Bass and walleye. Ice fishing. Photography and eco-paddles and hikes in Central NY and Adirondacks. Adirondack based cottage.