About The Association​

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Supporting Outfitters & Guides Since 1963
The Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association is a non-profit professional association formed in 1963 as Oregon Guides & Packers. The association is dedicated to assisting and supporting the interests of outfitters and guides licensed and operating in Oregon. Whether engaged in hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, hunting or any of the many other outdoor activities that Oregon's diverse and spectacular landscapes offer, Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association is here to assist and support the interests of all Oregon outfitters.

Our Members are Professionals
Our members serve every region of the state, from our salmon-rich coastal waters to the game-abundant, wide-open deserts of eastern Oregon. ​Our members operate with the highest professional standards and are dedicated to providing the highest quality outdoor experiences for their guests. Our members are also stewards of the land, dedicated to protecting and conserving the outdoor environments in which they operate, endeavoring to minimize the impact of visitors and preserving Oregon's natural spaces for current and future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. 

The GO Act - Important Legislation for Outfitters
At the end of January, OOGA sponsored Board Member Zach Collier to join America Outdoors’ annual outfitter lobbying trip to Washington D.C. (Camp Washington). Zach was able to meet with Forest Service and BLM staff as well as legislative staff for Senators Merkley and Wyden, Representative Bluemenauer and directly with Representatives DeFazio and Walden. National issues affecting outfitters include Federal Motor Carrier regulations as they relate to interstate transportation and Federal Minimum Wage standards as they apply to outfitters with federal permits. Of particular importance is the recently introduced GO Act. The GO Act renews the permitting authority in the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act for FS and BLM outfitters,  and makes improvements to streamline permitting. The GO Act is essential for re-establishing a stable and predictable permitting process for outfitters. If you hold a federal permit, then it is in your interest to help push this legislation forward. Click here for more information and how you can help.