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Who is MOGA

Who We Are

Since 1974, MOGA has protected and enhanced the Montana outfitting industry in all its forms.

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Representing Montana's outfitters

Legacy, stewardship, and public service

MOGA represents more than 500 members statewide: outfitters, guides, and businesses whose operations span the state, from backcountry wilderness experiences to river float trips, wingshooting, and big-game hunts.

Montana's outfitters come from a long family legacy, passing down their knowledge and passion for the wilderness through generations. As stewards of the land, they are among the most committed conservationists in the state.

MOGA serves all outfitters and guides, regardless of membership affiliation, to support the entire industry.

500+
Members statewide
1974
Association founded
56
Montana counties served
Why choose MOGA

Our mission and vision

Mission

To protect, enhance, and effectively represent the Montana outfitting industry in all its forms.

Vision

A vibrant professional outfitting industry focused on client safety and ethical service, promoting the conservation and sustainable, science-based management of Montana's wildlife and public lands.

Core values

  • Client safety and ethical, professional service
  • Conservation and science-based wildlife management
  • Protecting access to public lands and waters
  • Stewardship of Montana's wild places for future generations
  • Advocacy for the outfitting industry and the people in it
History of MOGA

From a district ranger's idea to a statewide association

  1. 1949

    Horace Godfrey, a Forest Service district ranger in Seeley Lake, established the Western Montana Outfitters and Guides Association to improve professionalism and cooperation among the region's outfitters.

  2. 1974

    By the early '70s several outfitter organizations existed across Montana. In May 1974, their leaders agreed to merge into a single statewide body, adopting the name the Montana Outfitters & Guides Association.

  3. Today

    MOGA represents more than 500 members statewide, advocating at the Montana Legislature and with federal land agencies, and upholding the highest professional standards in the industry.

Our team

Staff

Leadership

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

District Directors

Affiliations

Partners in conservation and advocacy

MOGA works alongside a network of state and national organizations dedicated to conservation, public-land access, and the future of the outfitting industry.

Alaska Professional Hunters Association
America Outdoors
Back Country Horsemen of America
Boone and Crockett Club
Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas
Colorado Outfitters Association
Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana
Foundation for Wildlife Management
Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Montana Dude Ranchers' Association
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife
Montana Stockgrowers Association
Montana Trappers Association
Montana Travel Association
National Park Service
National Rifle Association
Nevada Outfitters & Guides Association
New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides
Professional Outfitters and Guides of America
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Safari Club International
The Dude Ranchers' Association
The Origins Foundation
U.S. Forest Service
Visit Montana
Wild Sheep Foundation
Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association

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MOGA membership is open to licensed outfitters, guides and independent contractors, associate members, and business members.

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