APOS/Straight Arrow Outfitters Code of Ethics
4. A member breaches the APOS code of ethics who gives false or misleading information to prospective clients and, in particular, information relating to accommodation, weather, in respect to his/her experience,
quantity and quality of game species, outfitting fees and expenses, hunting terrain and equipment available.
5. A member shall maintain clean, comfortable, sanitary accommodation and should promote the highest possible standards in the preparation of food.
6. A member shall provide each client, in writing, prior to the commencement of the hunt, with a complete rate (CDN or US$) schedule, which shall include all charges, a deposit policy, and deposit refund policy, for
services offered. Rates or policies will not be changed from those published without the written consent of the client after the outfitter receives and accepts the deposit from the client.
7. A member will not interfere, by solicitation or otherwise, with a contract between another outfitter and client, when it is known or reasonably should be known that a contract to provide services exists between that other outfitter and a client.
8. A member shall employ only competent guides with the prerequisite skills and knowledge of the hunting area and species hunted, to ensure that the contract between the client and outfitter is fulfilled. A member shall maintain a reasonable degree of supervision over
employee/contract guides to ensure that the services offered are in accordance with the contract signed with the client.
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