GOABC Membership

The Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC) has been in existence since 1966. The Association’s purpose is to serve the interests of the guide outfitting industry.

The criteria to become a member of GOABC is that you hold a current Guide Outfitters licence or Guide Outfitter Territory Certificate and/or Angling Guide licence and be actively engaged in the business of guide outfitting. You must pay your annual dues and any other fees or charges promptly and notify GOABC if you cease operations for any reason.

Annual dues are $320.00 (plus GST) per year for Guide Outfitters and are not pro-rated during the year. Local dues of $50.00 (where applicable) are also payable at the same time.

Benefits of membership with GOABC include:

• Security Bond Coverage
• Liability Insurance
• Proud Member Plaque

• Proud Member Pin
• Subscription to Magazine
• Monthly Newsletter

• Members Updates
• 20% discount on GOABC merchandise
• Outfitter Program Discounts

In addition to Guide Outfitters there are several other levels of membership for GOABC each with their own criteria, cost and benefits. Click on the headings below for more information.

Associate Memberships

There are two types of membership available to organizations engaged in the guiding and outfitting industry, or supplying goods or services thereto, or otherwise directly connected with the industry.  Click on the headings below for more information.

To apply for these other memberships please email the office at info@goabc.org or by calling 604-541-6332 or visit https://www.goabc.org/membership/