APOS/Straight Arrow Outfitters Code of Ethics
9. A member shall make every effort to ensure the safety of clients, during the hunting trip, and during transportation to and from the hunting area. Firearm safety will be a priority at all times during the conduct of the hunt.
10. A member shall maintain a degree of proficiency, responsibility and professional standards satisfactory to APOS.
11. There shall be full cooperation between members of APOS. Prior use rights, camp sites, bear baits, grazing privileges and other existing practices of members will be respected by
fellow members and their employees/contract guides. A member shall not, without just cause, directly or indirectly, injure the reputation or business of a fellow member of Alberta's Outfitted hunting industry.
A member shall also respect the activities and needs of the resident hunter by not initiating or soliciting for exclusive use of any wildlife resource or access.
12. A member shall not advertise outfitting services unless he is the holder of a Class S, Class T or Bird Game Outfitter Guide Permit and the holder or permitted user of the allocations or waterfowl privileges to be used (update February 2007).
13. A member has a duty to uphold the standards and reputation of the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society and the outfitting profession and assist in the advancement of their goals. A member shall not harm or tend to harm APOS or the outfitting profession.
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