Markets evolve, regulations change. As a professional outfitter, you need to stay current on big trends and tiny details. Our annual conference happens every December offering the ideal opportunity to learn from the expertise of industry professionals, see the latest gear and get up-to-date on governance affairs.
Year round, 24-7, members can access updated advice and answers on all aspects of your business, from safety and staff training to risk management and effective promotion. America Outdoors membership opens the door to updates on regulations, marketing and business developments, on relevant outdoor industry news, and learning from the experiences of fellow outfitters.
Outfitters and Guides Celebrate EXPLORE Act Passage Through the U.S. House. The EXPLORE Act encompasses key provisions from America Outdoors’ flagship legislation, the SOAR Act.
According to Dan Rieves, trust is the most important component of a cohesive team at an outdoor recreation company or organization. Understand it, talk about it, and don't let it break.
Storytelling and engaging others to market your business takes partnerships, goals, and an open-mind. Get the steps from a storyteller's perspective to help you market your business in 2024.
Ever worry that an economic disruption (recession, inflation, or otherwise) will negatively impact your outfit? We can’t predict the future, nor the specific effects it’ll have on your outfit. But we can learn from our past to more easily navigate the uncertain waters of today’s “new normal.”
As spring approaches, it's time to refresh your training, whether for personal development or for your guides.
Some wonderful courses are available that guides can take for additional training. This article will outline a few important ones.
Failing to adapt to market and social changes can harm your company's bottom line, but you have to do it the right way.
In late January, Outfitters convened in Washington, DC, for face-to-face discussions with members of Congress, their staff, and key figures within public lands agencies.
Get the takeaways from a recent gathering of Outfitter Owner & CEOs, including challenges everyone’s experiencing, possible solutions for the future, and what’s changed over the years.
Today the House Committee on Natural Resources voted to pass the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act out of committee and on to the House floor.