Online Exams to Become Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting,
Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing or Kayaking, and Rock or Ice Climbing Guides
New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos
today announced exam schedules for individuals seeking to become licensed
guides. DEC is offering exams for guiding in camping, fishing, hiking,
hunting, whitewater rafting, canoeing or
kayaking, and rock or ice climbing.
"Licensed guides play a
crucial role in safely introducing New Yorkers to the many natural
treasures around them," Commissioner
Seggos said. "I
encourage outdoor enthusiasts who want to pass on their knowledge to
others to take the exam and grow their environmental stewardship."
A guide must be at least 18
years of age. Guides offer services for hire, directing, instructing, or
aiding others in a variety of recreational activities. DEC's Special
Licenses Unit administers licensing of outdoor guides. Applicants are not
required to be New York State residents to receive a license.
To provide enhanced access to
examinations, DEC is offering licensed guide examinations online in 2023.
Dates and registration details are below:
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Feb. 3, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Registration must be received by Feb. 1, 2023;
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March 11, 2023 - In-person examinations
will be offered at the New York State Outdoor Guides Association winter
rendezvous meeting. Registration must be received by March 4, 2023;
·
March 31, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Registration must be received by March 29, 2023;
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May 12, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Registration must be received by May 10, 2023;
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June 23, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Registration must be received by June 21, 2023;
·
July 7, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Registration must be received by July 5, 2023;
·
Sept. 15, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Registration must be received by Sept. 13, 2023; and
·
Oct. 13, 2023 - 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Registration must be received by Oct. 11, 2023.
To register, directions are
available on DEC's 2023 Licensed Guide Exams Registration website.
Applicants will receive an email acknowledging registration and an
additional one-time link for use to access the website on the date of the
exam. Upon successful completion of the exam(s), applicants will receive
information on applying for the appropriate guide license, including an
application form. Please do not send applications or fees prior to
passing the examination(s).
An outline of exam content, a
study guide, and additional information can be found on the DEC
Licensed Guide Program website. The Fieldbook,
a reference book published by the Boy Scouts of America, is also recommended and can be found at a local library or
bookstore. A list of current New York State Licensed Guides is
available online.
For questions or assistance,
contact the Special Licenses Unit at NYS DEC Special Licenses Unit, 625
Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4752; Phone: 518-402-8985, Fax: 518-402-8925;
Email: SpecialLicenses@dec.ny.gov.
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