The Whiskey Shack

The Whiskey Shack operates guided hunts on 300 acres of private land near Blackduck, Minnesota, about 6 miles north of town on Highway 71. Rick and Sheila Reinarz have built a reputation for placing hunters in active areas with solid stand setups and extensive pre-scouting.

• •Whitetail Deer: $500 per person per season
• •Ruffled Grouse: $250 per day

They pride themselves on a strong success rate, though Minnesota whitetail can be secretive. When they show up, the adrenaline is real.

Comfort matters on a long hunt. They offer several setups:

For grouse hunting, they spend significant time in the woods taking notes on habitat and bird movement. They map productive areas on topographic and forestry maps so guests know exactly where to hunt. Grouse season typically starts the third week of September, with the best hunting running late September through October. The grouse population has been increasing in recent years.

Do-it-yourself processing available, or they'll handle it for $55—cutting, grinding, wrapping, and ready to transport. Sausage making available. Coolers and freezers on-site at no charge.

28510 Highway 71 NE, Blackduck, MN 56630 Cell: 218.766.9667

They're 1 block from the Blue Ox Trail snowmobile corridor and 26 miles south of Bemidji, so it's a solid base for a multi-activity hunt trip.