Here is something that I think every one can agree upon, contact the BBB and file complaints against unscrupulous G/Os. But then also USE the BBB to check on G/O. As I said the other day, get multiple positive references too. Get it in writing what they are to provide.
And on a positive slant, years ago when early Honkers 1st started up, a guy name Hansen (sorry i don't remember his 1st name, he lives in Detroit lakes area now the last I heard) who lived in Ramsey and guided part time with another guy out of the FF area. He did what he said he'd do.
Dean at Premier in Rochester, has done the same.
Steve Lee did what he said he'd do.
I hunted with Phil on a pigeon shoot, he did what he said he'd do.
So there are good guides out there, but alas 3 of the above have quit or substantially changed what they guide.
I think some guys would be better off offering regular hunters $100 a day to help them pay for the wear and tear on their decoys, gas, etc and go with them.