Student in Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Guide School - Flying B Ranch - Kamiah, Idaho

Posted March 5, 2019

A few spots remain in the first ever Orvis Endorsed Flying B Ranch Wingshooting Guide School April 7-15, 2019. This course is instructed by 3 of our tenured full time wingshooting guides with a combined 63 years of wingshooting guiding experience, led by our Wingshooting Manager, Rich Coe who was an Orvis Wingshooting Guide of the Year 2018 Finalist. One week of hands-on instruction and specified experience aimed at preparing guides for the unique aspects essential to successfully guiding at the highly competitive top tier of the industry, for Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodges. The Flying B Ranch is a dual-endorsed as an Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge and an Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge. The Flying B Ranch is a 2-time Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year and a 6-time Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year Finalist.

Responsibilities include:

Course includes instruction on specified service, preparedness and gear, guest communication, hunt planning, dog handling, safety, and more. Flying B Ranch provides all meals and lodging for the week, an on-site first aid and CPR course (required in order to be a licensed guide in most states), all equipment required for taking the course (aside from personal items like clothing and boots), the opportunity to work with our professionally trained kennel of dogs on an ample supply of upland birds in the field. The week will conclude with students guiding mock hunts for some repeat Flying B Ranch customers.

Course graduates will receive an Orvis guide vest and chaps, certificate of completion, personal letters of reference from all 3 professional guide instructors, letters of reference as requested for future job applications, listing of course graduates on Orvis News and Orvis Job.

This is a rare opportunity to attend a guide school solely focused on training guides for the highest levels of the wingshooting industry. Whether you are a novice, or a working guide who would like to progress in the industry, completing this course is an opportunity to distinguish yourself among other applicants and to make professional contacts within the industry who can work as personal references as you apply for your dream job as a professional guide at an Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge.

Qualifications:

Must pre-register for the course by April 1st. Course fee is $5,000.

Contact:

Inquiries on registering for the course should be emailed to info@flyingbranch.com.

Additional Information:

See course flyer and more information on the course on FBR's website.

To learn more about the history of the Flying B Ranch and our wingshooting operations please see our wingshooting page and our Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge website.

Upland Manager - Harpole's Heartland Lodge - Nebo, Illinois

Posted May 7, 2019

Overseeing the upland and sporting clays divisions. Also working with the waterfowl division.

Responsibilities include:

• Guiding upland hunts
• Overseeing guide schedule
• Working with clients
• Taking care of birds
• Sales and marketing
• Full time position

Qualifications:

Experience guiding or hunting with pointing dogs - Good people skills.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: Gary@HeartlandLodge.com

Assistant Sales Manager - Montana Angler Fly Fishing - Bozeman, Montana

Posted February 13, 2019

Montana Angler is looking for a new teammate who can grow with us this spring into a responsible key employee this summer. The ideal candidate will have a good mix of both fly fishing AND customer service experience. We need someone with a flexible schedule, who can work 40 hours a week including weekends and some holidays. Strong writing skills are preferred.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working alongside of the retail floor manager to maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere within the shop.
2. Aid in the customers' shopping experience, including gear and fly recommendations, suggesting river locations, and introducing customers to new gear that might help outfit them appropriately on the water.
3. Help with daily upkeep of the shop to maintain a well stocked and clean appearance.
4. Opening and closing procedures including cash and receipt tracking.

Qualifications:

1. Qualified applicants will have a clean and professional appearance and be able to match that with polite and helpful customer interactions.
2. Previous retail or sales experience is preferred.
3. A very strong understanding of all things fly fishing. Local fly fishing knowledge of the Bozeman area is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual that may be new to the Bozeman area.
4. Strong writing skills to help with blog content are strongly preferred. Other desirable skills would include photography, photo editing, and social media management.
5. A college degree is preferable but not required.

Additional Information:

This could be a great opportunity for an aspiring guide, with potential to guide on you days off from the shop. Preference will be given to career-minded individuals. This position can serve as a great stepping stone into the fly fishing industry, or perhaps a forward movement for someone with previous fly shop experience. You will be exposed to more than just the fly shop side of the industry, as our large outfitting office is located in the same building. This position is full time through October, with the opportunity for winter employment for highly qualified individuals with strong writing skills that can help add value to the company outside of the busy fly shop season.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to Ethan Markie: ethan@montanaangler.com

Creative Media Director – Fly Fishing Outfitting Sales - Montana Angler Fly Fishing - Bozeman, Montana

Posted February 4, 2019

Montana Angler Fly Fishing is searching for a highly qualified candidate to serve as our director of creative media. Qualified candidates will be well versed in photography, photo editing and managing photo libraries. Experience with video editing and production is also of interest. Experience running social media campaigns would also be a relevant skill set. Candidates must have significant experience with both lightroom and photoshop. We also need a candidate that can assist with sales of multi-day fly fishing trips in Montana and with our international partners. A proficient knowledge of fly fishing is a prerequisite, ideally with some experience in the fly fishing industry. This is a salaried position with full benefits that include paid time off, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing an image library
2. Organizing and editing images in Adobe Lightroom
3. Advanced edits in Photoshop
4. Sales of fly fishing trips
5. Possibly fly fishing content writing

Qualifications:

1. Proficient in Adobe creative suite including lightroom and photoshop
2. Extremely comfortable with a variety of technology platforms
3. Experience fly fishing, industry experience preferred

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to Brian McGeehan: brian@montanaangler.com

Chef/Cook - Spotted Bear Ranch - Flathead National Forest, Montana

Posted March 26, 2019

Chefs are responsible for providing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for all guests and staff. This includes menu planning, an itemized cost for meals, stocking and inventory, care of frozen and fresh food items, keeping the kitchen clean (including freezers and refrigerators), and helping with dishes and clean-up as necessary. Many times, chefs must be able to work with what is available as well as utilize leftovers.

Chefs must enjoy working with other kitchen staff (servers, prep-cooks, dishwashers) who share kitchen quarters on a daily basis. A head chef may delegate prep/cooking duties for lunches, staff dinners, desserts and appetizers to a prep cook/sous chef.

Chefs must also remember that his/her meal is a reflection of the high level of hospitality and customer service Spotted Bear Ranch provides to our guests.

Room and board is included. Chefs/Cooks can expect generous gratuities.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning/providing breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as desserts and appetizers for all guests.
• Planning/providing breakfasts, lunches and dinners for all staff.
• Delegating duties and responsibilities to appropriate kitchen staff (servers, prep-cooks, dishwashers).
• Cleaning and maintaining a working kitchen that complies with the Flathead County Health Department.
• Maintaining a professional level of appearance and behavior.

Qualifications:

Experience needed.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: info@spottedbear.com.

Server/Housekeeper - Spotted Bear Ranch - Flathead National Forest, Montana

Posted March 26, 2019

We are seeking a dynamic team member for the 2019 season to work as a Server and Housekeeper with our team at Spotted Bear Ranch. We pride ourselves on offering the highest levels of lodging, recreation, food, and service to our guests.

Individuals who enjoy working in an intimate environment on a spectacular property are encouraged to apply. This position would last from early June and through late September or early October.

Housekeeping: To provide daily/turnover cleaning services to guest cabins and main lodge facilities. Cabins are expected to be cleaned thoroughly between guest arrivals/departures by providing clean sheets, appropriate bathroom linens and amenities, cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces, and ensuring that the cabin is in working order. Cabins are also to be cleaned daily during the guest’s stay. Housekeeping staff is also responsible for laundry and maintaining the cleanliness of the lodge, trophy room, dining room, restrooms and pro-shop.

Serving: To provide attentive and hospitable meal service to guests for breakfast, cocktail hour, and dinner. Servers are expected to keep the dining room and trophy room orderly, clutter-free, set up before meals, and clean up after meals. Interactions with guests should always be friendly and helpful, and the server should be attentive to guest needs including refilling water glasses and other beverages, promptly removing finished plates, and ensuring that guests are satisfied with their meals.

Uniforms: For cocktail hour and dinner, servers are expected to wear the designated white blouse with “Spotted Bear Ranch” embroidery, black slacks or a skirt, and black, close-toed shoes. Breakfast attire can be a slightly more casual, with any dark colored pants and any tee shirt with “Spotted Bear Ranch” embroidery. All uniform clothes should be in good condition and free of holes or stains. Hair should be pulled back from face.

Server/Housekeepers must be available for shuttles and emergency town runs. Occasional help with maintenance, lawn care, and feeding stock.

Maintain a professional level of appearance and behavior.

Room and board is included. Server/Housekeepers can expect generous gratuities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Housekeeping: To provide daily/turnover cleaning services to guest cabins and main lodge facilities. Cabins are expected to be cleaned thoroughly between guest arrivals/departures by providing clean sheets, appropriate bathroom linens and amenities, cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces, and ensuring that the cabin is in working order. Cabins are also to be cleaned daily during the guest’s stay. Housekeeping staff is also responsible for laundry and maintaining the cleanliness of the lodge, trophy room, dining room, restrooms and pro-shop.
2. Serving: To provide attentive and hospitable meal service to guests for breakfast, cocktail hour, and dinner. Servers are expected to keep the dining room and trophy room orderly, clutter-free, set up before meals, and clean up after meals. Interactions with guests should always be friendly and helpful, and the server should be attentive to guest needs including refilling water glasses and other beverages, promptly removing finished plates, and ensuring that guests are satisfied with their meals.
3. Uniforms: For cocktail hour and dinner, servers are expected to wear the designated white blouse with “Spotted Bear Ranch” embroidery, black slacks or a skirt, and black, close-toed shoes. Breakfast attire can be a slightly more casual, with any dark colored pants and any tee shirt with “Spotted Bear Ranch” embroidery. All uniform clothes should be in good condition and free of holes or stains. Hair should be pulled back from face.
4. Server/Housekeepers must be available for shuttles and emergency town runs. Occasional help with maintenance, lawn care, and feeding stock.
5. Maintain a professional level of appearance and behavior.

Qualifications:

Some experience needed.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: info@spottedbear.com.

Wilderness Chef/Cook - Spotted Bear Ranch - Flathead National Forest, Montana

Posted March 26, 2019

The Wilderness Chef is responsible for providing high quality meals in a wilderness setting. This includes menu planning, food lists/costs, and packing preparation. Fresh baked goods are prepared daily with a dutch oven, and all meals are expected to be fresh, healthy, and exceeding our guests expectations for a horse pack trip.

The Wilderness Chef is responsible for the stocking and inventory of wilderness food items as well as keeping two freezers and one refrigerator in clean working order.

The Wilderness Chef will have back up from the main lodge for prep work, inventory and ordering.

The Wilderness Chef works with the Wilderness Manager on trip planning, preparation, and execution.

The Wilderness Chef also is responsible for setting up camp every day along the South Fork of the Flathead River. This includes working with guides and wranglers to set up all guest tents, kitchen boxes, dinner fly tent, firewood, and any other camp duties required.

The Wilderness Chef is also responsible for the packing and safe navigation of the cargo boat to and from designated campsites. This position requires horseback and technical rafting skills.

Room and board is included. The wilderness crew can expect generous gratuities.

Specific Duties include:

• Menu planning/preparation for a 6 day wilderness trip.
• Preparing weekly food lists for produce, bread and other perishable items.
• Providing all meals for all wilderness guests and staff.
• Setting up camp before the arrival of guests each day.
• Safe navigation of the cargo boat down the Southfork of the Flathead River.

General Duties include:

• Cleaning and maintaining a working kitchen that complies with appropriate Health Codes and Wilderness Regulations.
• Maintaining a professional level of appearance and behavior.

Qualifications:

Experience required. Must be able to row a raft. Healthy.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: info@spottedbear.com.

Kennel Manager and Dog Trainer/Guide - Greystone Castle Sporting Club - Mingus, Texas

Posted May 22, 2019

Kennel Manager and Dog Trainer/Guide: The Kennel Manager and Dog Trainer/Guide is responsible for the overall maintenance and care of kennel facility. Responsibilities include:

• Daily feeding/watering, grooming and inspection of kennel dogs and facility.
• Vaccination and de-worming of kennel dogs and record keeping.

Kennel facility upkeep tasks include:

• Maintain kennel drainage and septic, fencing, dog bowls and water bowls, collars and dog food inventory.

Additional tasks include but are not limited to:

• Provide daily rations and amounts of food to be given to each dog to maintain proper weight during hunting season.
• Train new bird dogs, and seasoned bird dogs.
• Inspect condition of dogs for upcoming hunting season.
• Coordinate GSC guide dog strings, issue appropriate amount of dogs to each Guide to use for upland bird and waterfowl hunts.
• Correct training issues with specific dogs that Guides have trouble with in the field. E.G.: dog does not handle to Guide; dog does not retrieve or hold point; fighting between dogs or dog does not desire to hunt.
• Develop training plans and replacement plan for aging dogs that need to be replaced.
• Guide upland bird and waterfowl hunts as assigned.
• Guide fishing trips and sporting clays as assigned.
• Provide other Guide services as directed.
• Guide ranch tours as assigned.
• Advise in the purchasing of trained dogs.
• Assist in any other activity assigned by management.

Responsibilities include:

The Kennel Manager and Dog Trainer/Guide is responsible for the overall maintenance and care of kennel facility. Responsibilities include:

• Daily feeding/watering, grooming and inspection of kennel dogs and facility.
• Vaccination and de-worming of kennel dogs and record keeping.

Kennel facility upkeep tasks include:

• Maintain kennel drainage and septic, fencing, dog bowls and water bowls, collars and dog food inventory.

Additional tasks include but are not limited to:

• Provide daily rations and amounts of food to be given to each dog to maintain proper weight during hunting season.
• Train new bird dogs, and seasoned bird dogs.
• Inspect condition of dogs for upcoming hunting season.
• Coordinate GSC guide dog strings, issue appropriate amount of dogs to each Guide to use for upland bird and waterfowl hunts.
• Correct training issues with specific dogs that Guides have trouble with in the field. E.G.: dog does not handle to Guide; dog does not retrieve or hold point; fighting between dogs or dog does not desire to hunt.
• Develop training plans and replacement plan for aging dogs that need to be replaced.
• Guide upland bird and waterfowl hunts as assigned.
• Guide fishing trips and sporting clays as assigned.
• Provide other Guide services as directed.
• Guide ranch tours as assigned.
• Advise in the purchasing of trained dogs.
• Assist in any other activity assigned by management.

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of training experience.

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: AWilcox@greystonecastle.com

Additional Information:

Learn more at greystonecastle.com/

Operations Manager - Greystone Castle Sporting Club - Mingus, Texas

Posted May 22, 2019

Operations Manager: As part of the management team, the Operations Manager is responsible for all hunting, fishing and maintenance activities:

• Coordinate lodging with the Facilities Manager for all hunting and fishing activities.
• Supervise and coordinate Guide assignments for all hunts.
• Hire Guides to support hunting and fishing activities.
• Plan for and order animal inventory to support hunting and fishing activities.
• Manage whitetail inventory to produce trophy species.
• Manage all animal inventories.
• Submit budget lines for all hunting, fishing and maintenance line items.
• Maintain responsible spending within budget.
• Manage and plan for all ranch maintenance.
• Guide sporting clays, special events, tours, and other various duties related to the operation of a commercial hunting operation as directed by GM.
• Ensure owner visits are planned for and supported.
• Manage Texas Parks and Wildlife MLDP harvest reports and CWD requirements.
• Supervise care of upland birds.
• Manage activities of ranch property.
• Supervise various construction projects.
• Assist in other activities as assigned by the GM.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years in the hunting/fishing industry

Contact:

Serious inquiries only. Please send resume to: AWilcox@greystonecastle.com

Additional Information:

Learn more at greystonecastle.com