Member Revised.pub - Saskatchewan Outfitters Association

Saskatchewan
Outfitters
Association
OUTFITTER
MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
ACHIEVEMENTS
Negotiated:
• The right for outfitters to purchase land
• The right for big game outfitters to maintain operations outside of the provincial forest
• For a procedure for the pre-registration of hunting clients
• Less expensive airfares with major airlines for outfitter guests
• The right for outfitters to use standard plates for moving commercial passengers
• Re-negotiating the allocation policy for the fishing industry
Advocated:
• For a designated lake system
• Against the firearm legislation
• For mandatory outfitting for big game
• Successfully advocated for a communication system in northern Saskatchewan
• Restricted rogue outfitting and continue to advocate
Developed:
• Outfitter Insurance Program
• Responsible for developing the black bear hunting industry in the province
• Conduct training seminars on items of interest to the members
• Assisted in developing an Outfitter Transfer Policy
Maintained:
• The right to feed deer
• Opportunity for outfitters to operate in the RAN area
• The privilege to outfit on land governed by Sask. Ag Food
Established:
• Outfitter Area Allocation Process (AOA)
• Industry standards and Outfitter Certification Program
• Produced and implemented a National Guide Training
Other Achievements:
• Kept the anti-hunters out of the province
• Introduced catch and release fishing
• Promote and advertise for the outfitting industry
• Helped draft and change regulations on: Shooting of female bears with cubs, two buck
harvest, commercial fishing, accompany policy, season dates, bag and creel limits
Committees and Partnerships:
• Saskatchewan Alliance for Wildlife and Agriculture (SAWA)
• All Land Use Planning Committees
• Standing Advisory Committee
• Tourism Saskatchewan and STEC
• Wildlife, Fisheries and Forestry and Moose Management
• Sask-Tip and Enforcement
• Workers Compensation, Ag Food and Parks & Health
• Saskatoon Airport Authority
• Safari Club International,
• Provincial and US Outfitters Associations
• Provincial Associations and Suppliers
HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION
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The Saskatchewan Outfitters Association was originally
formed on December 1, 1967 in Prince Albert SK under
the name of the Northern Saskatchewan Fly-In Tourist
Association. It was formed by a group of six camp
operators to represent the fly-in tourist resorts who
operated beyond the road end.
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The initial aims of the Association were to represent the
interests of camper operators concerned with
development of the tourist industry in northern
Saskatchewan and to give them a voice of authority when
dealing with various provincial and federal government
departments.
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National and local suppliers of products that were used in
the everyday operations of camps and lodges were also
asked to join as Allied Members.
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In the spring of 1968, the Association was expanded to
include all northern camp operators who wished to
become a member, whether fly-in or road access. This
was under the name of Northern Saskatchewan Outfitters
Association.
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In the fall of 1987, the Association again expanded to
include all camp operators within Saskatchewan, under
the new name of the Saskatchewan Outfitters
Association. Since that time, membership has grown to
include about 75% of the active outfitters within the
province with a large following of Allied Members.
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The Association encourages and promotes a standard of
service with the membership, establishes liaison with
various sectors affecting the industry, assists and informs
its membership in the areas of marketing and promotion,
develops and informs its members of services and assists
in their operation within the industry.
SINCE 1967, THE
ASSOCIATION HAS
BEEN WORKING
FOR YOU, THE
OUTFITTER, TO
PROMOTE,
PRESERVE AND
SECURE A FUTURE
WITHIN
SASKATCHEWAN’S
ECONOMIC,
WILDLIFE AND
TOURISM
Section A—Products and Services
1. Cleanliness and Safety: Members will provide clean, well maintained and safe
facilities and equipment for the clients’ use.
2. Quality of Operation:
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Members will endeavor to provide the highest quality of
goods and products possible, dependent on the style of their services and the
remoteness of the location.
3. Guides and Staff: Members will employ well-trained and courteous personnel in
providing
services to guests.
4. Enjoyment of Experience: Members will attempt to provide, in every possible
manner, all those conditions that ensure the fullest enjoyment of the experience
by their clients.
Section B—Resource Section
1. Licensing Adherence:
Members will be licensed by the province of
Saskatchewan and adhere to all those regulations which apply to the industry in the
province.
2. Responsible Resource Use:
Members will promote the responsible and
sustainable use of the resource base to their guests and other resource users.
Section C—Marketing
1. Accurate Advertising: Members will ensure that all advertising concerning their
products is correct as to cost and services provided.
2. Providing Information:
Members will endeavor to provide guests with all
necessary information and make every attempt to ensure their clients’ trip is as
pleasant as possible.
3. Expectations of Proper Conduce:
Members shall respect the right of other
outfitters and shall not directly or indirectly injure their reputation or business.
Members will refrain from expressing negative public opinions in regards to their
associates’ products or services.
Section D—Association / Member Responsibilities
1. Conduct Among Members: The conduct between and among members will be
governed by co-operation and ethical behavior
2. Professional Growth:
The Association will encourage professional growth
among its members and will implement ongoing programs to achieve this.
3. Co-operation within the Industry: The Association and its members will cooperate with governments and all other resource-based tourism industry operators
and associations in working towards common goals.
4. Promote Compliance of Code:
The Association will promote the
professionalism, products and services of its members. It will also react to any
concerns expressed in regard to these matters through its elected executive.
Saskatchewan
Outfitters
Association
PO Box 572 STN MAIN
Saskatoon SK S7K 3L6
306.668.1388 ph
306.668.1353 fax
soa@sasktel.net
www.soa.ca
Saskatchewan Outfitters Association
Membership Form
Membership fees: $500 + GST = $525 (due April 1st of each year)
The following information will also be listed on the SOA Website:
Camp Name: _____________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________
Winter: Address: __________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ Prov: ____________ PC: _____________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: __________________________
Summer: Address: ________________________________________________________
City: _________________________ Prov: ____________ PC: _____________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: __________________________
Website: __________________________________ Email: ________________________
Outfitter License Number (SOA Office Use Only): ________________________________
Please check which drive in or fly in services are offered:
Drive In Fly In: Remote Outposts
Drive In Fly In: Guides
Drive In Fly In: American Plan (Full Service)
Drive In Fly In: Light Housekeeping
Drive In Fly In: Boats & Motor Rentals
Drive In Fly In: Fishing: Walleye
Drive In Fly In: Fishing: Arctic Grayling
Drive In Fly In: Fishing: Other Trout
Drive In Fly In: Fishing: Northern Pike
Drive In Fly In: Fishing: Lake Trout
Drive In
Drive In
Drive In
Drive In
Drive In Fly In: Hunting: Black Bear
Drive In Fly In: Hunting: Ducks
Drive In Fly In: Hunting: Upland Birds
Fly In:
Fly In:
Fly In:
Fly In:
Hunting:
Hunting:
Hunting:
Hunting:
Moose
Whitetail Deer
Geese
Varmint
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Saskatchewan
Outfitters
Association
PO Box 572 STN MAIN
Saskatoon SK S7K 3L6
306.668.1388 ph
soa@sasktel.net
www.soa.ca
Outfitter Membership Form continued...
Please select the area in which your main camp is located:
North
East Central
South West
West Central
South East
GPS Coordinates or a description of where your camp is located. (this
information is used by the SOA Office to plot your camp on a map for
potential clients. The map will not indicate exact location of your camp but
a general area. Please refer to the SOA website for an example):
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Please supply a 75 word description about your camp. This will be used
in the annual membership magazine. If you require additional space,
please use a separate piece of paper.
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Please supply a 200 word description of your camp. If you require additional space, please use a
separate piece of paper. This will be used on the SOA Website.
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I hereby agree to abide by the Saskatchewan Outfitters Association code of ethics.
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________
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Saskatchewan
Outfitters
Association
PO Box 572 STN MAIN
Saskatoon SK S7K 3L6
306.668.1388 ph
soa@sasktel.net
www.soa.ca