Lazy Eight Enterprises

Lazy Eight Enterprises LLC is a hunting-focused operation run by Chad Donahue out of Sterling, Michigan. They handle three distinct services—guided hunts, custom taxidermy, and wildlife photography—but they all circle back to the same mission: preserving the memories and stories of upland bird hunting in the Michigan Northwoods.

The core service is guided grouse and woodcock hunts across the Northern Lower Peninsula. They run both full-day and half-day hunts with trained pointing dogs and covers suited to any experience level. Hunts include lodging options.

What they offer: - Full-day or half-day guided hunts with skilled bird dogs - Hunt consulting and scouting for DIY hunters (bird counts, mast crop intel, spot location) - Bird dog training on 78 acres of groomed grounds with training birds - Rustic lodging (the "Yurt-bell" sleeps two plus dogs with cots, water, fire ring, firewood, cooking equipment) - State of Michigan licensed and insured

They describe themselves as being in "the memory business." They specialize in game-head and full-size mammal mounts and run a small-scale, "craft-brew" style operation—meaning personalized attention, high quality work, and quick turnaround compared to larger shops.

Work has appeared in the Pointing Dog Journal, Ruffed Grouse Society, and SCI Front Sight magazines. They sell prints or license images, and they'll also photograph your bird dog or hunt day to document special moments.

Core Values: - Attention to detail - Integrity and determination - Personalized collaboration on every project - Quick turnaround for taxidermy work