ABO Outfitters

ABO Outfitters isn't a single shop—it's a network of experienced licensed hunting and fishing guides operating across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and into Canada. Founded by Joe Andersen after college, the company grew around a simple philosophy: surround yourself with guides who actually live the lifestyle and stand behind what they do.

Fishing Specialties: - Walleye - Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, Lake Vermilion, Hackensack area, Devils Lake - Musky - Northern Minnesota lakes and Wisconsin waters (20+ year veterans) - Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass - Fly fishing and conventional - Trout - Fly fishing on North Shore streams and driftless area rivers - Crappie, Pike, Steelhead - Seasonal and specialty pursuits

Hunting Specialties: - Whitetail Deer - Minnesota and neighboring states (bow, rifle, muzzleloader) - Upland Birds - Pheasants, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse on prairie and northwoods - Waterfowl - Canada geese and ducks - Turkeys - Spring and fall hunts - Western Big Game - Elk hunts in the Rockies - Mule Deer & Exotic Species - Regional and international trips

Co-founder & Leadership: - Joe Andersen - Built ABO around media production and authentic brand partnerships. Also runs RAWfish Creative Group for outdoor media.

Notable Guides: - Spencer Deutz (Moorhead, MN) - Professional competitive walleye angler since age 20. Sponsors: Yamaha Outboards, Ranger Boats, Blackfish, Northland Fishing Tackle. Leads Future Angler Foundation clinics (1000+ youth educated since 2011). - Jason Freed (Brainerd, MN) - Walleye guide on Leech Lake, Lake Vermilion, Hackensack. President of Leisure Outdoor Adventures. Head Football Coach at Brainerd High School. 4 F's: Faith, Family, Fishing, Football. - Tim Hanske - Multi-species guide on Mille Lacs, Leech Lake, Brainerd Lakes since age 17. Fly fishing specialist. - Travis Grossman - 15+ years wild bird hunting guide. Family owned shooting preserve background (40 years). Loves prairie bird hunting with pointers and setters. - Andy Dokken - 30+ years walleye and musky fishing in northern Minnesota. Runs 2075 Lund Pro Guide. - Andrew Freitag (Thunder Bay) - Steelhead specialist on North Shore. Lakehead University student. Moose and whitetail hunts. Competitive bass tournaments. - Dan Freeman (Duluth, MN) - Steelhead focus. Fishes with family. Adventure-focused angler. - Jeremy Baalke (Northern Wisconsin) - High school teacher and basketball coach. Musky and upland bird specialist. - Darren Baalke (Fredonia, WI) - Musky, pike, bass, fly trout, upland and bow hunting. Introducing daughters to outdoors. - Nathan Gruber - "The chase is never over" musky guide. 20 years chasing muskies on new water. - Wes Hanson - 10+ years musky fly fishing. Cagey whitetail specialist in northern Minnesota.

• •Full Roster includes: Evan Bungum (content creator/whitetail specialist), Brett Colsch (walleye/brown trout/elk), Josh Kragthorpe (musky lure designer), Nicholas Kubasch (deer specialist, 4x trap shooting state champ), Sam Hayes (Canadian guide—deer, wolf, fishing), Aaron Hebeisen (wildlife ecologist, multi-species hunts), and 40+ additional licensed guides.

Guides who double as high school teachers, tournament anglers, and conservation advocates. Not just fishing for a paycheck—these are people who fish 200+ days a year because they can't help it.

• •Authentic Partnerships - Joe Andersen's philosophy: "brands and team members that share similar values." No fake sponsorships.
• •Media-First Approach - RAWfish Creative Group documents trips. Content feeds back into the community.
• •Conservation Focus - Multiple guides mention fish/wildlife management, catch-and-release, and the importance of protecting fisheries for future generations.
• •Geographic Reach - Don't just guide Minnesota lakes. Guides operate out of Duluth, Brainerd, Leech Lake, northern Wisconsin, northwestern Ontario, North Dakota, and regularly book western hunts.
• •Competitive Credentials - Guides who've qualified for World Walleye Championships, won AIM tournaments, and fished professional circuits.
• •Year-Round Operation - Ice fishing in winter, spring turkeys, summer walleye, fall deer and grouse, waterfowl migrations.

Visit their website for an interactive outfitter map, searchable directory of guides, trip destinations, and membership signup. Many guides manage their own availability; some work through affiliated guide services like Leisure Outdoor Adventures (Brainerd area).

• •Membership Benefits: Exclusive deals and content access to complement your guide experience.