Flambeau Forest Outfitters

Flambeau Forest Outfitters operates out of Phillips in Price County, Wisconsin—home to some of the Upper Midwest's best hunting and fishing waters. Owner Jake Nelson has been guiding for 17 years and has fished in three countries and hunted in 20 states before settling in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

The outfitter's main focus areas are:

• •Muskie and Walleye Fishing – Price County waters have produced some of the nation's largest trophy fish
• •Ruffed Grouse Hunts – Price County holds the title "Ruffed Grouse Capitol of the World"
• •Black Bear Hunting – Fall hunts in northern Wisconsin zones
• •Turkey Hunting – Ben "Meat Stick" Imhoff is the team's turkey specialist, learned his skills in Southwest Wisconsin
• •Upland Bird Hunts – Hungarian partridge and other upland species
• •Cast and Blast Trips – Combo hunts that pair fishing with bird hunting
• •Ice Fishing – Winter walleye and pike fishing

Jake Nelson – Owner and primary guide. 17 years experience, has written outdoor articles and appeared on outdoor TV and radio shows. Fished in Canada, hunted across the Midwest.

Jim Komar – Competitive muskie angler with 20+ years experience. Also guides muskie trips on Pewaukee Lake near Milwaukee (20 minutes outside Milwaukee). Regular guest on Milwaukee's Cutting Edge Outdoors Radio (WSSP AM 1250).

Ben "Meat Stick" Imhoff – Turkey hunting specialist. Also guides smallmouth and muskie on the Flambeau River. Accomplished fly fisherman and waterfowl hunter specializing in field geese hunting.

Mark "Grousebuster" Rodgers – Runs Grousebusters Kennels, breeding and training English Setters for grouse hunting.

Stretch – 16 years muskie fishing on Pewaukee Lake and Wisconsin waters. Wisconsin Pro Muskie Tour competitor. Operates Stretch's Muskie Guide Service with Tournament Series Lund Pro-V Magnum boat powered by Mercury.

Fully guided fishing packages include:

Fishing Techniques: - Casting with proper lure presentation - Trolling patterns - Live bait (fall suckers arranged in advance)

Pricing: - Half-Day (4 hours): $300 - Full Day (8 hours): $400 - 50% deposit required - 2 clients per boat (inquire about larger groups) - Cash, check, or money orders accepted

Grousebusters Kennels – English Setter breeding and training operation run by Mark Rodgers, providing hunting dogs as part of FFO's services.

Food Plot Installation – Help with land preparation for hunting.

N10399 Price Lake Rd, Phillips, WI 54555

• •From Chicago/Milwaukee: US-45/41 N → US-41 N to Fond du Lac → US-45 N → US-10 W (50 miles) → US-51 N toward Wausau → US-8 exit → US-8 W (30 miles) → County Hwy-A → WI-13 into Phillips

• •From Madison: I-39 N (100 miles) → US-51 N → US-8 W → County Hwy-A → WI-13

• •From Minneapolis: I-35 → US-8 E (40 miles) → continue US-8 E (60 miles) → WI-111 → WI-13 into Phillips

Fishing: - Muskie (Northern Zone): May 27 – Nov 30 - Muskie (Southern Zone): May 6 – Dec 31 - Walleye: May 6 – March 4 (following year) - Northern Pike: May 6 – March 4 (following year)

Hunting: - Ruffed Grouse: Sept 16 – Jan 31 (Zone A) - Black Bear: Sept 6 – Oct 10 (varies by zone) - Turkey: Fall season (specific dates vary)

Phone: 715-332-5670 Email: [email protected]