HuntTheNorth.com's
OUTFITTER REVIEWS
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At HuntTheNorth.com we want to make sure that the outfitters that we represent can offer the quality of hunt that you expect. Therefore we are traveling to our outfitters and actually participating on their hunts in an attempt to offer the highest quality service that we can for you. This has enabled us to make any additional final cuts to outfitters that we feel do not offer the quality of service that we represent. As you read through the adventures we have participated on, you will notice that all of our outfitters have received an “A” Rating. This means that they have scored a 27 / 30 outfitter ranking or better. Any outfitter that does not receive an A Rating will not have their outfitter review posted on the HuntTheNorth.com website but be assured that they have also been removed from our service. Therefore, as you read through our reviews enjoy what we have experienced and be assured that your next trip will definetly be a success.
NOTICE: So that we can continue to travel to our outfitters destinations and give you a detailed description of our experiences, please let the outfitters that you contact through our service know that you read their review on the HuntTheNorth.com website.
Thank you and enjoy.
Dan Wennerlind
President
HuntTheNorth.com
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FEATURED OUTFITTER
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For the month of November we joined Mike Thun and Dean Crom of Big Water Outdoors on a fantastic sea duck hunt for Old Squaws and Scoters on Lake Michigan near Green Bay, Wisconsin. To have the option of hunting sea ducks in the Midwest was a real treat. These guys have it down pat let me tell you. Make sure to see this set up! |
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For the month of October we joined Mike Franklin of Pacific Wings Prairie Outfitters on a “World Class” Saskatchewan field waterfowl hunt. During the trip we took every species of goose in North America as well as some mallards and pintails. The real treat was hunting over a spread of over 650 full body decoys and having an opportunity to take a limit of mature Specklebelly geese. After the hunt we named Mike Franklin the HuntTheNorth.com 2010 Outfitter Of The Year. You won’t want to miss this one! |  |
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For the month of November we joined Phil Schmidt of Goose Busters Guide Service on a fantastic Canada goose / Mallard Combo Hunt about 45 minutes northwest of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Talk about action packed! We had a full limit of Canada geese in hand with several bonus mallards before they stopped servicing breakfast at the local restaurant. Be sure to read all about it! |  |
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For the month of October we joined Scott Barmby of Black Duck Outfitters on what started out as a diver duck hunt on the infamous Delta Marsh of southwestern Manitoba. After a strong late season storm blew us off the marsh we ended up on a fantastic field Canada goose / Mallard combo hunt. You don’t want to miss this one! | |
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In late October we joined Dan Neumann of Feathered Horizon Outfitters in south western Manitoba for what turned out to be a three day waterfowl hunting adventure! We started the trip with a 100+ bird snow goose hunt. On the second and third days of the hunt we targeted the areas Canada geese and ended up with a bonus limit of mallards to boot. All I can say is “What A Hunt!” | |
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During the month of November we were able to join Todd Lensing of Flyway Fowling Guide Service on one of his premier Mississippi river duck hunts on Pool 9 near Ferryville, WI. Hunting out of Todd’s 20’ boat blind with all the comforts of home was a treat in itself not to mention everything that the “Old Miss” has to offer. | |
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During the month of March we were able to rejoin Adam Johnson of First Flight Finishers on another exciting waterfowl hunting adventure. This trip we met Adam in Missouri for a spring snow goose hunt that turned out to be one for the books. Adam was able to land multiple flocks of well over 200 snow geese at our feet! We were able to harvest 48 geese in under 45 minutes- What a hunt! | |
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During the month of April we were able to join Randy Odenbach and Rod Fortuna at Majestic Ranch Hunting Service on an unforgettable South Dakota spring turkey hunting adventure. On our hunt, both Ryan and I had over 25 turkeys with in range and were able to select the tom of our choice to take aim at. We also saw over 150 turkeys throughout the hunt running through the Missouri river breaks. What a turkey hunt! | |
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During the month of October we were able to join Nick Metzen and Greg Ward of Flight Patrol Guides on a fantastic Canada goose hunt just miles from Lake Minnetonka in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. On our hunt we had several flocks of Canada geese under 20 yards with their paddles down! | |
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During the month of November we joined The Watson Hunting Camp in western Minnesota for a fantastic Canada goose and pheasant hunt in western Minnesota. Owner / Outfitter Chuck Ellingson shared a wonderful experience for my father and myself with an overall satisfying hunting experience. With an overabundance of Canada geese and Pheasants in the area we had a fun filled two day hunting experience! |  |
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During the month of March we joined Top Gun Guide Service in northwestern Missouri for an action packed spring snow goose hunting adventure. For those who have never hunted spring snow geese, to sit down in a clean, dry layout blind overlooking a spread of 2,000+ decoys and have flock after flock drop into the decoys, it was an experience to remember. This was a first class hunt all the way! | |
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During the month of March we were able to participate on an exciting spring snow goose hunting adventure with Shawn Eldredge of Prairies Edge. We hunted the fields around the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge in Mound City, Missouri. With the big decoy spreads and over 1.5 million snow geese in the area, Shawn really showed us one heck of a hunt. Be sure to read all about it! | |
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| During the month of November we were able to participate on a true trophy whitetail deer hunt in the bluffs of south eastern Minnesota with Bob Malone of Blackhammer Farms. Since we chose a weekend when both archery and gun seasons were coinciding, HuntTheNorth.com field rep Ryan Williams was able to go after the monster whitetails that the area has to offer with his bow while I went with the more traditional method of a shotgun. This is one camp that is a must for every whitetail deer hunter, especially those seeking a trophy in Minnesota! | |
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| During the month of December we were able to enjoy a fantastic Alaskan sea duck hunting adventure with Kodiak Sports And Tour. This was more than just a waterfowl hunt, it was truly an adventure. We were able to hunt numerous species of sea ducks and waterfowl as well as hunt red and silver fox and sport fish for halibut. We also saw orca whales, sea otters and sea lions. The lodging and meals were also five star. Together this was all part of why we were able to name Kodiak Sports and Tour The HuntTheNorth.com 2008 Outfitter Of The Year! | |
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During the months of September and December we were able to participate on two separate waterfowl hunting adventures with Prairies Edge Goose Club. Shawn Eldrege offers exceptional fall Canada goose and duck hunting in Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. In addition Shawn also offers spring turkey hunts in Iowa, Spring snow goose hunts in Iowa and Missouri and Whitetail Deer hunts in Iowa. Click on the image adjacent to read all about our adventures with Prairies Edge. |  |
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During the month of September we were able to be review the outfitting services of First Flight Finishers. Adam Johnson offers exceptional fall waterfowl hunts around the Twin City metro area and southern Minnesota. Adam has over 30 fields around the metro area as well as 5 golf courses and specializes in decoying Canada geese. We were able to join Adam on 2 Early Canada Goose Hunts during the 2007 season. |  |
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During the month of April we were able to join Jon Harlander of Two Rivers Outfitters for a fantastic spring turkey hunt in western, Wisconsin. Jon was able to call in a big tom and we were able to get the whole thing on video thanks to the services of Shawn Riley of Riley Outdoors. It was definitely a spring turkey hunt to remember! |  |
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During the month of December we were invited down to Rochester, Minnesota by the guys at Top Gun Guide Service to match our wits with some late season Canada geese. Head Guide and outfitter Matt Kostka and his crew were able to put on quite a show for us. We truly had a great time and a successful hunt with the boys at Top Gun. | |
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| During the month of October we were able to rejoin outfitter Dave Beam of Beams On The Prairie in south eastern North Dakota for another go-around on a very unique waterfowl hunting experience. On this trip, in addition to the fantastic diver duck hunting we experienced, we also were after the almighty Tundra Swan! This was a very exiting hunt and is something avid waterfowl hunters need to experience at least once in their lifetime. |  |
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For the month of May we will be returning to the Black Hills of South Dakota to join Dave Ciani of High Prairie Outfitters on another fantastic hunting adventure. This time the target was the elusive Merriam turkey. Dave proved once again why his outfitting service is second to none and we had a chance to not only harvest a beautiful Merriam turkey but to learn from an expert what it takes to be successful in tough conditions. |  |
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For the month of February we will be reviewing the services of Goose Busters Guide Service. Based out of the Twin City metro area, Goose Busters Guide Service offers Premier Guided Canada Goose and Duck Hunts around the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Mn. Outfitter and head guide Phil Schmidt works very hard to ensure that all hunters experience the best waterfowl hunting that Minnesota has to offer. |  |
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| For the month of August 2005 we will be reviewing the oufitting services of High Prairie Outfitters. For this hunt we traveled to Deadwood, South Dakota and interviewed Dave Ciani of High Prairie Outfitters. Dave took us on an incredible All Inclusive Archery Antelope Hunt near the scenic Black Hills. During this hunt we had a chance to see exactly what sets Dave's hunts apart from the average outfitter. I hope you enjoy the fantastic 3 day adventure that we experienced. |  |
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| For the month of July we will be reviewing the outfitting services of Goosepro: Waterfowl Specialist. Jonathon specializes in the spring snow goose hunting season which runs from early February through the end of April. He hunts almost the entire season following the migration from southern Nebraska up through northern South Dakota. This spring we were able to join Jonathon for a one on one goose hunting experience. During this time I was able to enjoy his efforts and pick his brain a little bit on what makes his guided hunts so successful. |  |
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| For the month of December we will be reviewing the outfitting services of the Watson Hunting Camp. The Watson Hunting Camp is located in western Mn near the Lac Qui Parle wildlife management area. Throughout the past year owner Chuck Ellingson has become a very good friend of ours at HuntTheNorth.com. Over the Halloween weekend we had a chance to try out Chuck's outfitting services first hand. Chuck graciously invited us to join him for a combination goose and pheasant hunt and we eagerly accepted! |  |
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| For the month of May we will be examining the outfitter Dave Beam of Beams On The Prairie. Dave is based out of Fargo, North Dakota. We were able to participate on two of his exceptional Spring Snow Goose Hunts. Our first adventure with Beams On The Prairie took place in February of 2004 in Fairbury Nebraska for a 3 day hunt. Our second hunt took place in April of 2004 in Northcentral North Dakota for another 3 day snow goose hunt. |  |
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: At HuntTheNorth.com we strive to offer a Quality Resource of a select group of premier outfitters through our service. However since we have no control over the way each outfitter runs their business, we cannot offer any guarantees or warranties with any of the services provided. |
