Northern Skies Outfitters

There aren't many experiences that compare to watching a thousand mallards try to land at your feet. Northern Skies Outfitters specializes in making every trip to the blind unforgettable, whether you're hunting in a dry cornfield, shallow pond, or Saskatchewan's prime waterfowl sanctuary.

Mat and his team operate guided hunts across eight regions:

• •North Dakota – Duck and pheasant combo hunts near The Ringneck Resort
• •Saskatchewan, Canada – Fall duck/goose and spring snow geese (two lodges: North and new South Camp)
• •South Dakota, Missouri, Arkansas – Spring snow goose hunts over massive decoy spreads
• •Texas – Goose and crane hunts
• •Wyoming – Duck and goose hunts
• •Mexico – Duck hunts

• •Daily scouting. Northern Skies scouts every day to locate where birds are feeding and roosting. They adjust spreads and tactics based on real-time migration patterns and weather.

• •Large decoy spreads. They deploy 1,500–2,500 decoy rigs for spring snow goose hunts, plus smaller 450–1,200 spreads for "X field" action. All decoys are quality brands like Avian X/SX Full Body, Sillosocks, and Deadly Decoys.

• •Exclusive attention. Only one group hunts per day. Groups of 4+ get a private field and lodge. Smaller groups (max 6 hunters) are mixed together but never overbooked.

• •All-inclusive packages. Lodging, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), guides, decoys, blinds, calls, bird cleaning, and ammo (3 boxes per day) are included. You bring the shotgun and weather gear.

• •Season: October–November (dates vary with migration)

• •Format: Morning waterfowl hunts, afternoon pheasant hunts (weather pending)

• •Included: Guide, decoys, blinds, calls, lodging (2 per room), all meals, bird cleaning/packaging

• •Bring: Waders (required), blaze orange vest, shotgun, 1–2 boxes 12g 3–3½" BB shot per day, 1–2 boxes 12g 3" 4–6 shot for pheasants

• •Season: September 1–November 10

• •Format: Two hunts per day—morning and afternoon combos of ducks, snow geese, Canada geese, specklebelly, or cranes

• •Location: North Camp lodge overlooking a waterfowl sanctuary that holds 1+ million birds at peak migration

• •Included: Meals, lodging, Canadian hunting licenses and stamp, bird cleaning, guides, spotters, decoys, blinds, calls, 3 boxes shells/day

• •Not included: Airfare, airport transport, shotgun, GST (5%), tips (10–15% industry standard)

Private heated cabins + on-site hunter's restaurant instead of a large lodge. Same world-class hunting access to snow geese, specklebelly, cranes, Canada geese, and ducks.

• •Season: September 15–November 15

Snow geese on the last leg of spring migration are relaxed and in breeding mode—highly susceptible to decoys. This is considered the world's best snow goose hunting destination.

• •Bag Limits: 20 daily, unlimited possession (Light Geese)

• •Season: February–May (dates vary with migration)

• •Format: Semi-permanent spreads (1,500–2,500 decoys) in prime migration funnels, plus mobile rigs for "X field" action. Electronic calls, unplugged shotguns, extended shooting hours during conservation order season.

• •Price: $235 per person per day

• •Groups: Groups of 8+ get private fields. Max mixed group: 10 hunters. Well-mannered dogs welcome in private groups only.

• •Included: Guide, decoys, blinds, calls, equipment

• •Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing (blizzard one day, 70° the next), rubber knee-high boots, Gortex pants, shotgun, steel shot, 2–3 boxes 12g 3–3½" BB per day

• •Contact: Mat at 952-212-4828 or [email protected]

• •Minimum group: 2 hunters for Canada; any size for mainland US hunts (smaller groups combined up to limits)

• •Licensing: Varies by location. Canada hunts include licenses; US hunts require state licensing (hunters obtain separately)

• •Check-in/out: Typically afternoon before first hunt / morning of last hunt. Extra lodging available on request (extra charge)

"Our competitors tend to offer either huge permanent spreads or small spreads and try to chase the X field every day. We've been around long enough to know there's a time and a place for both types of hunting." – Northern Skies philosophy

If bringing your own shotgun to Saskatchewan, you must file a Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (Form CAFC 909) with Canadian customs. $25 fee, valid only for declared firearms and the person who signs it. More info: RCMP Firearm Users Visiting Canada

Important: Anyone with a past criminal record (including DUI/DWAI) must contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada BEFORE booking to verify entry eligibility.

These seasons are short and spots fill fast. Spring snow goose hunts especially book up months in advance. Call Mat today to secure your dates.