Lake of the Woods Outfitters

Lake of the Woods Outfitters operates guided hunts for black bear and diver ducks in the northwest corner of Minnesota, minutes from Lake of the Woods and the Canadian border. The operation is run by Elliot Rinde and Brooke Jewell, who along with their crew spend the entire year scouting and preparing hunting locations.

"We spend all year in the woods and on the water so you can be sure your hunt will be a successful and memorable one."

The outfitters believe three things separate good bear hunts from great ones: bait selection, bait location, and baiting strategy. For about a month before your hunt, the guides dedicate themselves to daily baiting from dawn to dark, keeping detailed records of weather, wind, bait consumption, and other conditions. They use trail cameras to track bear quality and timing.

Hunt Options: - 5 days / 6 nights (camp included) - 3 days / 4 nights (camp included) - Call for current pricing - Limited number of hunts per season—they fill up early - Nonrefundable deposit required at booking

Included in Your Hunt: - Experienced guides with year-round knowledge - Multiple active baited sites - 1 and 2-person ladder stands (portable stands/ground blinds available on request) - Quality bait and cover scents - Transportation to stands - Tracking, recovery, processing, and skinning assistance - Freezer storage for meat and hide - Campers/outfitter tents with beds, outdoor shower, grill, fire pit, generators

Access to Hunting Land: Lake of the Woods Outfitters has access to thousands of acres across both lottery quota zones and no-quota areas. The no-quota areas offer over-the-counter tags, though applying for quota tags is recommended as they often mean more bears with fewer hunters.

Open water diver duck hunts on Lake of the Woods provide a different hunting experience for those interested in waterfowl.

50486 350th St, Salol, MN 56756 701-317-2721 [email protected]

Client Feedback:

Eric Amundson (Fall 2023): "I had an awesome experience hunting with these guys. I experienced first hand how Elliot and Brooke and their whole crew work extremely hard to give their clients the best opportunity at success. The camp atmosphere was great, the food was second to none and the hunting was awesome."