It is the aim and purpose of the New Mexico Council of Guides and Outfitters is:

· To work to improve the game and fish resources of our state

· To improve, enlarge and promote outdoor recreation opportunities for our fellow New Mexicans and Americans

· To preserve and protect our rich outdoor heritage

· To include hunting and fishing, for ourselves and our children

· To be a voice for all our fellow citizens, resident and non-resident alike, who would take advantage of our rich outdoor resources, and

· To constantly strive to bring about more efficient and conscientious services by all our members to their clients and to all who enjoy our abundant natural resources.

Outfitters and Guide code of ethics

1. The outfitter and guide will utilize knowledge and skill for the benefit of the public and the profession he serves. He will cooperatively strive to extend the public knowledge and appreciation of his profession.

2. The outfitter and guide will be loyal to his client or employer and perform the job to the best of his ability at all times.

3. The outfitter and guide shall direct his best efforts towards the fulfillment of his contractual obligations, but he shall do nothing that will infringe on the rights of his guests or the cause of good sportsmanship.

4. He shall advertise only in a dignified manner, setting forth a factual presentation of the services he is prepared to render for his prospective clients or the public and the cost of such services.

5. If he has the responsibility to furnish stock, equipment or boats, the equipment furnished shall be safely maintained, operated and handled; the stock in such a situation conditioned to the job at hand. He shall maintain adequate sanitary service facilities and serve clean wholesome food; both services to be conditioned only by the primitiveness of the surroundings.

6. He shall respect the rights of other outfitters and guides and shall not, without just cause, directly or indirectly, injure their reputation or business. He will refrain from expressing, publicly, opinions in regard to his associates or on allied technical subjects, unless he is informed as to the facts relating thereto.

7. He will guard his profession against the admission to its ranks of persons unqualified because of good moral character or who are, because of inadequate training, unable to perform as a professional.

8. He will cooperate in extending training opportunities to others through and interchange of ideas and experiences and by seeking other means to assure the longevity of the profession.

9. He will support the fish and game laws and will be fully able to use approve methods in the care of wildlife meat and trophies. He shall protect the fields and forests from the ravages of wild fire and support the conservation of natural resources.

10. He shall practice appropriate minimum-impact camping techniques, and shall cooperate with other outfitters and guides and agency personnel to continue to develop better methods of caring for the lands and waters upon which he outfits and guides.