NEW YORK STATE LICENSED GUIDES - OUTDOOR SCHOOLS
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360GUIDING.COM
Papa, Michael "Bombay", Lic # 7841 120 Beverly Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 424-6506 E-mail: 360guiding@gmail.com Web site: 360guiding.com Hiking, backpacking, camping and snowshoeing trips throughout the Hudson Valley, Catskill and Adirondack regions. All-inclusive trips, guided by an experienced Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. Lightweight backpacking gear provided. Fun, safe, and rewarding adventures for people of all abilities. Beginners and people with special needs welcome! | Regions 3 & 4 |
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ADIRONDACK BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE SERVICE
Ryan, John, Lic # 8469 16 Settler Ln, 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! | Regions 5 & 6 |
| ADIRONDACK EXPOSURE
Scott Locorini, Lic #3784 P.O. Box 356, Turin, NY 13473 (315) 335-1681 E-mail:adkexp@gmail.com Website: www.ae-adventures.com Specializing in kayak and multi-sport trips for the 55+ crowd, families and custom groups; Adirondack Exposure also offers fishing trips including kayak fishing and a fly fishing school. Kayak and multi-sport trips are also offered in Florida and Costa Rica during the winter months. | Regions 3 & 7 |
 Sheila Young, Lic #1747, Adirondack 46R #2994 214 Old Wawbeek Rd, Tupper Lake NY 12986 518-637-6193 E-mail: adkfoothillsgs@gmail.com Web site: www.adkfoothills.com Adirondack hiking, camping, paddling. Focus on wilderness education, and naturalist studies activities. Families, individuals, groups, special needs. Trained as an Certified Interpretive Guide. Level One Orienteering Coach. "Becoming an Outdoors Woman in NYS" instructor since 1994. DEC Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator. Certification classes instructor for CPR, 1st Aid, Wilderness First Aid. Mastercard, Visa, AmEX, PayPal | Region 5 |
Sonny Young, Lic. #0260 214 Old Wawbeek Rd, Tupper Lake NY 12986 518-524-6002 E-mail: adkfoothill@gmail.com Web site: 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 | Regions 4 Thru 6 |
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ADIRONDACK GUIDE SERVICES
Rockwell, Dave LIC. # 6115 1126 Chestnut Ridge Rd Himrod, NY 14842 607) 738-0761 E-mail: daks95@gmail.com Website: www.daks95.com Guided activities from the Southern Tiers to the Adirondacks and surrounding areas. Hiking, backpacking, camping, both, summer and winter as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. All levels of guided hunting and fly-fishing excursions including the use of canoes and kayaks. Wilderness skills education/training. Promoting the outdoors at all levels. | Regions 5 Thru 8 |
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ADVENTURE STRENGTH, LLC
Caleb Stevens, LIC. #8042 75 B Nelson Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 304-716-1076 E-mail: stevensc12@gmail.com Web site: highpeaksadventureco.com Specializing in wellness focused adventure travel itineraries, integrating fitness and nutrition into backcountry adventures including day hikes, overnight backpacking, day canoe trips, and overnight canoe camping in the Finger Lakes, Catskills, and Adirondacks | Regions 3 Thru 7 |
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| ADVENTURESS OUTDOOR TOURS
Sola, Octavia, LIC #8476 (607) 216-8323 E-mail: AdventuressFLX@gmail.com Web site: www.AdventuressFLX.com Adventuress Outdoor Tours offers hiking, camping, and kayak tours for people of all body shapes and sizes in Ithaca, NY. We'll help you relax, unwind, and access the benefits of spending time in nature."Turtle Pace" Adventuress specializes in guiding trips for women and is LGBTQ inclusive. | Regions 7 & 8 |
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CANOGA CREEK OUTFITTERS
Keith G Tidball, Lic #6985 3208 State Rt 89 Seneca Falls, NY 315 568 9710 E-mail: info@canogafarms.com Website: http://canogafarms.com/sportsafield 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. | Regions 4 thru 8 |
| CATSKILL COUNTRY WALKS AND MIKE'S TRAIL HIKES Michael S Drillinger, Lic# 6778 PO Box 1309, Woodstock, NY 12498 914-482-5771 Email: michael@catskillcountrywalks.com Catskill Country Walks guides in all seasons to bring you close to nature and connect you to the wild places of New York. Experience the natural world and have the opportunity to learn some history and ecology of the places you visit. | Full Time Guide Regions 3 & 4 |
Charles "Sonny" Somelofski, Lic# 0133 P.O. Box 497, Margaretville, NY 12455 845-586-1632 Email: tremperskill@catskill.net Website:www.catskilloutdooradventures.com Fishing, hunting and camping in the Catskill wilderness. Trout and smallmouth bass on Pepacton Reservoir. Specializing in small groups and parent/child excursions. Corporate retreats, sunset tours in traditional cedar guide boats. Hunting and fishng on 20,000+ acres of NYC watershed propert. Wild turkey, upland and big game hunts in Delaware county. | Regions 3 & 4 |
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CHRISTOPHER K. PLATT Platt, Christopher K., Lic #7339 573 Hong Kong Rd Pulaski , NY 13142 315-870-0836 E-mail: platt8467@yahoo.com |
Regions 6 & 7 |
| COLD RIVER EXPEDITIONS74
Holmes, Shane A., LIC # 8476 74 Endion Lane / PO Box 116 (518) 624-9818 E-mail: holmesshanea@yahoo.com Cold River Expeditions, located in Long Lake , Ny (Hamilton Clounty) offers guided expeditions in the Adirondack Interior, specializing in hiking, camping, kayaking/canoeing, and fishing. Oner and guide Shane Holmes' forte is fishing back country ponds and lakes. Contact us to hear about our all around "Adirondack Expedition" Package !!! | Regions 5 & 6 |
| CORNINGVACATIONRENTALS
Diederich, Russell, Lic. # 8080 923 John Hill Rd Pine City, NY 14871 Phone: 607 857 1185 Email:CorningVacationRentals@gmail.com Finger Lakes Adventure Center @ Corning Vacation Rentals offers a variety of recreational activities: Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, biking, 3D archery, a clay shooters course, and equipment rentals. Fish in a privately stocked fishing preserve; No fishing license is required. Children under 5 fish for free. Furnished housing also available. | Region 8 |
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EMMERICK, TIMOTHY, LIC. # 8703
1143 Dean St. #4F, Brooklyn, NY 12474 Phone:706-390-2541 E-mail: tim.emmerick@gmail.com Tim Emmerick offers backpacking, hiking, canoe/kayaking, camping, hunting (big+small game, turkeys), trout fishing (fly/spin), backcountry skiing, snowshoeing and outdoor skills instruction. He splits time between NYC and the Southern Adirondacks. Statewide, beginners to experts, day trips to expeditions. Dream up a trip, Tim can make it happen. | Regions 1 thru 9 | ENVISION OUTDOORS
Butler, Jeff, Lic # 7124 470 Clay Pitts Rd., East Northport, NY 11731 (314) 303-1254 E-mail: Jeff@envisionoutdoors.com Website: envisionoutdoors.com Envision Outdoors is a professional outdoor guide service focused on providing the best in outdoor education and experiences, so that our clients may enjoy the outdoors in safety and confidence. With over 20 years of teaching and outdoor experience, let Envision Outdoors help you explore, learn and reach your goals. | Regions 1 Thru 3 |
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FASSETT, DEAN
Dean Fassett, Lic #6614
141 Juniper Dr, Ballston Spa NY 12020 518-275-7557 E-mail: dfassett@verizon.net Specializing in nature trips & education, birding, fishing, big game and turkey hunting with lodging available. | Regions 4, 5 & 8 |
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FASSETT, DEAN
Dean Fassett, Lic #6614
141 Juniper Dr, Ballston Spa NY 12020 518-275-7557 E-mail: dfassett@verizon.net Specializing in nature trips & education, birding, fishing, big game and turkey hunting with lodging available. | Regions 5 & 8 |
| FIFIELD OUTFITTERS, LLC
Ryan Fifield, lic #6310 261 Smith Road Salem, NY 12865 518-321-8682 E-mail: fifieldoutfitters@gmail.com Website: 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. | Region 3, 4 & 5 |
| GIRL GOTTA HIKE
Goodwin, Melissa, LIC. # 7863 385 East 18th Street #6F Brooklyn, NY 11226 347-489-2458 Email:info@girlgottahike.com Girl Gotta Hike guides women of all ages who have wanderlust for the woods! Professional photographer and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, Melissa Goodwin caters (primarily) female-focused day-hikes, photography excursions and backpacking trips to fit her client’s skill levels and adventure goals. Hikes and trips from Brooklyn to the Catskills and beyond. | Regions 1 thru 4 |
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GROSS, EDWARD, LIC # 7959
Edward Gross, Lic # 7959 212 Astor Dr, Sayville, NY 11782 631-750-5362 E-mail: Edwardmgross@gmail.com Web site: www.edwardyoutdoors.com Outdoor fun for everyone. Whether you’re new to outdoor fun or have some experience let me help you enjoy the outdoors just a little more. While boating, fishing, camping or hiking have fun safely and learn something new while enjoying the outdoors. Full service family, individual and group excursions. | Region 1 |
| HENDRIK GUIDE SERVICE Dorn, Christofer, Lic # 7856 482 Sager Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518) 636-9001 Email:Hendrikguiding@gmail.com Licensed to Guide; Canoeing, Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Fishing, Hunting. Certified Wilderness First Responder, Lifeguard, Leave No Trace Instructor. Backcountry Skills and Experience | Regions 4 Thru 6 |
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HUDSON VALLEY DAY HIKING COMPANY
Gary Natalie, Lic # 7157 8 Country Gable Circle Rochester, NY 14606 585-507-6768 E-mail: gnat@rochester.rr.com All-season day hiking trips in the Catskills, Shawangunk Ridge and the Hudson Highlands. Daypacks and trail lunch/snacks provided. Trips designed for all abilities. Specializing in small groups and families. Learn about the mid-Hudson Valley natural history as well as techniques to improve your hiking experience and lessen your impact on the environment. | Region 3 |
| JOHN'S GUIDE SERVICE John M. Sweeney, Lic. #2667 924 Hardscrabble Rd., Box 76, Middleville, NY 13406 315-823-9399 E-mail: jswee934@wildblue.net Web site: www.johnsguideservice.com Walk/wade trips - West Canada Creek, east and west branches of Delaware River. Also, Beaverkill, Battenkill and Ausable Rivers. "We use and recommend Orvis Equipment." | Regions 4 Thru 6 |
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KEEFE HOLLOW OUTFITTING CO
Keefe, Timothy, LIC # 7285 1379 Sawkill Rd Kingston, N.Y. 12401 Phone: (845) 399-6285 E-mail:Timothykeefe69@yahoo.com Web site: Facebook The gorgeous backdrop of the Catskill Mountains is a perfect place to fulfill dreams of an outdoor adventure. At KHO we are blessed to have many private lands bordering N.Y.S. and N.Y.C. owned property. We are realists that offer fair chase hunts and various fishing,hiking and camping opportunities based on skill level. | Regions 3 & 4 |
| KIKIHNET OUTFITTERS
Robert S Nelson, Lic #7256 52 Winding Woods Loop Staten Island, NY 10307 646-515-4406 E-mail: sifishing247@gmail.com Web site: kikihnet.com We are a fishing, hiking, and camping guides' service with operations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our services will be reasonably priced and our trips will focus on instruction, adventure, and fun. | Regions 1 & 2 |
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LABUFF, LEE D.
Lee D. LaBuff, Lic # 6473 6785 Rt. 227 Trumansburg, N.Y. 14886 (607)-387-5849 E-mail: 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 | Regions 4 Thru 8 |
| LANDIS, NORM
Norm Landis, Lic. #0958 708 Healy Ave., Rome, NY 13440-5431 315-336-3798 Outdoor skills workshops. Day, overnight trips primarily for non-profit groups. | Regions 5 Thru 7 |
| LEE, ELIZABETH
Lic# 5047 53 Champlain Ave, Westport, NY 12993 (518) 962-4756 Email: lakeside5047@gmail.com Website: www.insidethemap.com Hiking, Skiing, Paddling. ADK Eastern region and Champlain Valley. All seasons. Childeren and Families welcome. | Region 5 |
| MCSHANE, KRIS
Kris McShane, Lic # 7529 59 Kelsey Lane, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 (401) 258-2220 E-mail: krismcshane@hotmail.com Website:Facebook 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. | Regions 3 & 4 |
| MIDDLE EARTH EXPEDITIONS
Wayne Failing, Lic. #0250 4529 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-523-7172 · Fax 518-523-9572 Web site: www.adkhunting.com E-mail: wayne2@northnet.org Canoeing, pond fishing, fly fishing, deer hunting from efficiency cabins. Wellness/Healing Retreats, Caribbean adventure trips. | Regions 5 & 6 |
| MUDDY BOOTS GUIDING + GEAR RENTAL CO
Kozel Badger, Allison Cascade, Lic # 8217 1 Marjorie Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-368-6028 917-468-3361 E-mail: Hello@muddybootsguide.com Website: www.Muddybootsguide.com Discover your inner wild, break personal boundaries and take in epic views through seasonal professionally guided adventures. Minimizing the impact and risk, maximizing the reward. Hike / Backpack / Camp / Snowshoe | Regions 3 Thru 6 |
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NEWCOMB GUIDE SERVICE & CLOUDSPLITTER OUTFITTERS
Olbert, David Lic. # 1735 5302 State Route 28 North, Newcomb, NY 12852 Phone/Fax: (518) 582-2583 E-mail:cloudsplitter28n@yahoo.com Website:cloudsplitteroutfitters.com Newcomb Guide Service offers camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, flat and moving water kayaking - canoeing, and back-country skiing or snowshoeing. NGS will also offer transportation for these activities as well as to and from bus stations, railroad stations, and airports. NGS will rent select equipment. | Region 5 |
| NORTHERN ROOTS OUTFITTERS AND GUIDE SERVICE
Sandra Rose Lic #7546 582 Hong Kong Rd, Pulski NY 13142 Phone: 315 298 7861 E-mail: NorthernRootsGuides@yahoo.com Sandra L. Rose,"Squeak" is a Pulaski NY native. Licensed in Hunting, Camping, Fishing and Boating. Focusing on low impact relaxing trips. Writers Camps, Nature Study, Relaxation Walks and Boating on "quiet waters" and Combination Trips. Encouraging Seniors and Church Groups. We have fun! | Region 6 & 7 |
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ROCHESTER OUTDOOR COMPANY
Schnaufer, Jon, LIC #8461 76 Gold St, Rochester, NY 14620 Phone: 484-695-7976 E-mail:info@rocoutside.com Website: www.rocoutside.com The Rochester Outdoor Company is dedicated to sharing our love for the outdoors. We believe that the outdoors is where you discover new experiences and yourself. We are dedicated to growing the outdoor community, offering many types of guided trips to groups of all ages and abilities. | Regions 5 thru 7 & 9 |
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SNOW WALKER OUTDOORS & GUIDE SERVICE, LLC
Manning, Brian LIC. # 7606 P.O. Box 34, Westtown , NY 10998 Phone: (845) 742-0303 E-mail:snowalkr1@yahoo.com Website: snowwalkeroutdoors.weebly.com/ Specializing in Self-Reliance and Survival skills, we are an outdoor education service whose goal is to help you become more confident and proficient in a wilderness setting. Our guide service includes instruction in Wilderness First Aid, navigation, Survival, and Bushcrafting. Private classes available. Some gear provided upon request. | Region 3 |
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TAHAWUS GUIDE SERVICE LTD. Joseph Hackett, Lic. #0127 P.O. Box 424, Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-891-4334 E-mail: tahawus@northnet.org Websites: www.adirondackguides.com Specializing fly fishing remote ponds for brook trout in traditional Adirondack guideboats. Father/son trips, unique corporate/executive retreats. Two 1920's wooden 12-passenger antique war canoes. | Regions 5 & 6 |
| TRAINA, SHIHAN Pete Traina, Lic. #1160 134 Mud Pond Rd, Highland Lake NY 12743 (845) 557-8678 Guide service throughout New York State including all hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, ATV, snowmobile and boating activities. | Regions 1 Thru 9 |
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UPSTATE ADVENTURE GUIDES
Marra , Alex B LIC # 6708 56 Schildknecht Road Hurley N.Y. 12443 845-389-9406 E-mail:Alexbmarra@upstateadventureguides.com Website: www.upstateadventureguides.com Upstate Adventure Guides offers a variety of hiking, paddling, camping, and educational programs. We work with groups of sizes, and abilities, to help bring people closer to their natural world. Contact us so we can help you create a unique and memorable experience. | Region 1 Thru 9 |
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UPSTATE ADVENTURE GUIDES
William T. Soter, Lic # 6696 283 E. Union St., Kingston, NY 12401 845-399-9948 E-mail:upstateadventureguides@gmail.com Website: www.upstateadventureguides.com Upstate Adventure Guides offers a variety of hiking, paddling, camping, and educational programs. We work with groups of sizes, and abilities, to help bring people closer to their natural world. Contact us so we can help you create a unique and memorable experience. | Regions 1 Thru 9 |
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VICTORY OUTDOOR SPORTS
Schultz, Kurt Peter, Lic # 6096 1105 Berme Rd, High Falls NY 12440 (845) 399-5453 Website: www.fishvictory.com Specializing in Great Lakes centerpin float fishing. All trout and Salmon species. Custom Smokercraft drift boats trips available. Equipment provided, high success rate. | Region 3, 6, 7, & 9 |
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WEST MOUNTAIN GUIDE CO.
de la Vega, Henri, Lic # 8486 2211 Ditmas Ave APT 4G Brooklyn, NY 11226 727-366-1289 Email: Westmountainguideco@gmail.com We are two Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers who lead guided hiking, backpacking and camping trips in the Hudson Valley, Catskills and along the Appalachian Trail. We offer Tenkara fly fishing trips, and lessons based out of NYC. Additionally, we coach future thru-hikers on logistics, training, gear and more. | Regions 1 Thru 4 |
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WHITE DOG TRAIL CO.
Bryan S. Spinner, Lic. #6359 28 Hendrik Hudson Way Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 727-2992 Email: bryan_spinner@yahoo.com Web site: www.whitedogoutdoors.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. | Regions 4 Thru 7 |
| WHITE DOG TRAIL CO.
Jeff Whittemore, Lic. #0185 53 Elm St. Dolgeville, NY 13329 (315) 868-7054 Email: whitt0185@yahoo.com Web site: 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. | Regions 4 Thru 6 |
| ZERO LIMIT ADVENTURES
Michael D. Derosa, Lic #6230 591 Bending Bough Dr Webster, NY 14580 585-766-2421 E-mail: mderosa@zerolimitadventures.com Website: www.zerolimitadventures.com As Central and Western New York's full service fly fishing outfitter, we create lifelong memories guiding guests for trophy trout, bass, steelhead and salmon on the Lake Ontario and Erie tributaries, including the Douglaston Salmon Run on the Salmon River. Exclusive guided access for trophy largemouth bass on the fly. | Regions 6 Thru 8 |
