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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NAMED THE 2012 OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR! During the month of October we were able to join Jeff Colwell of Front Range Guide Service on an amazing Colorado duck hunt. After a fantastic duck hunt for widgeons, gadwalls, mallards and redheads we came back in January to experience one of Jeff’s premier Colorado Canada goose field goose hunts. With comfortable pits and a ton of little cackler geese in front of an amazing view of the Colorado Rockies we couldn’t help but name Jeff Colwell our 2012 HuntTheNorth.com Outfitter Of the Year! Be sure to read the full review with both stories on Jeff’s incredible waterfowl hunts… |
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During the month of November we were able to join one of our good friends Adam Johnson on a late season Minnesota guided goose hunt. Not only did we have a blast literally, with many flocks of late season honkers trying to land in the decs but we also had a chance to get an in depth look at Adam’s spring snow goose operation coming up in the next couple months. Be sure to read all about our awesome guided goose hunt with First Flight Finishers… |  |
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During the month of October we were able to rejoin one of our favorite waterfowl hunting outfitters Phil Schmidt of Goose Busters Guide Service on a fantastic water duck hunt just west of the Twin Cities. Phil really put on a show for us this time having flock after flock of over 7 different species of ducks bombarding the spread for close to 3 hours. You won’t want to miss this one! |  |
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During the month of April we joined Todd Johnson of the Wing N Fin Lodge And Turkey Camp on an action packed spring turkey hunting / fishing combo adventure in the prairie hills of western Minnesota. Not known for it’s fantastic turkey hunting, this is truly a hunter’s paradise with more than just big gobblers running through the hills. |  |
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During the month of November we re-joined The Watson Hunting Camp for a fantastic Canada goose and pheasant combo 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! You have to read all about this one! |  |
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During the month of November we also joined Matt Raley of Hideaway Hollow Outfitters for a unique waterfowl hunting experience, targeting the King of ducks, the mighty bull Canvasback on the Mississippi River in southern Wisconsin. Hunting out of Matt's 20 ft custom boat blind, with an estimated 100,000 Canvasbacks on the river, this was the perfect setting... Read all about our experience with Matt Raley |  |
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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 fortunate enough to rejoin Mike Thun and Dean Crom of Big Water Outdoors on a World Class Sea Duck / Diver Combo Hunt on Lake Michigan and the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin. Three of HuntTheNorth.com’s finest had an opportunity to test their skills at some of the most exciting and challenging waterfowl hunting found anywhere in the country. After the hunt we Named Big Water Outdoors The HuntTheNorth.com 2011 Outfitter Of The Year. This is a must read for any serious waterfowler! | |
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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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For the month of March HuntTheNorth.com field rep Jason Crook and his group were able to participate on one of Snow Goose Specialist – Scott Robinson’s premier spring snow goose hunting adventures in northwest Missouri near the infamous Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. As Jason found out, Scott does things a little differently than most spring snow goose hunting outfitters and Scott vast knowledge and experience paid off big for the guys. Be sure to read all about it! |  |
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For the month of October HuntTheNorth.com field representative Eric Ruhland and his brother Jason were able to join the crew at Cannonball Company for an unbelievable North Dakota pheasant hunt. Located in Regent, ND, in the southwest corner of the state, Eric and his brother were able to experience an upland hunt that rivals the best ranches in South Dakota. In fact they both took a limit of WILD roosters in under an hour! For all of you die hard pheasant hunters, this is a must read! |  |
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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 read all about 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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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 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 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 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 guided hunts, we cannot offer any guarantees or warranties with any of the services provided. |
