Northern Wisconsin Elk Hunting Guide Service

Clam Lake Guide & Taxidermy operates from the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Ashland County, Wisconsin. Owner Randy Sersch has spent more than three and a half decades scouting, baiting, and preparing successful hunts across Northern Wisconsin, Northern Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Randy's experience reading terrain, understanding animal behavior, and setting up for success translates directly into your hunt. He doesn't just know the land—he knows thousands of acres of remote backcountry forest and has refined his approach to every game animal the region offers.

Clam Lake specializes in the full range of Upper Midwest hunting:

• •Black Bear Hunts (Zone A) – 5-day fully guided hunts over bait or with dogs. This is what they're known for.
• •Whitetail Deer – Guided hunts in the national forest
• •Bobcat Hunts – 5-day fully guided hunts for the "Grey Ghost"
• •Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock – Upland game bird hunts
• •Coyote Hunts – Predator hunting in deep woods terrain
• •Elk Hunts – Once-in-a-lifetime 8-day fully guided elk hunts

All hunts are fully guided with Randy or his team. They handle tree stand setup (comfortable and safe for all-day sits), meat care, hide preparation, gutting, skinning, and butchering. You show up ready to hunt—they handle the logistics.

Don't own hunting land? Don't know where to start on public land? Clam Lake offers hunting property consulting:

Private Land Management – Randy travels to your property in Wisconsin, Northern Minnesota, or Michigan's UP to walk the land, identify prime stand placement spots, recommend baiting locations, and advise on land management to improve bear and deer hunting success.

Public Land Consultations – For DIY hunters struggling on public land, Randy scouts the specific area you hunt, provides detailed recommendations on where to set up, and supplies key hunting items if needed.

As a 3rd-generation wildlife artist (his mother and grandmother both painted professional wildlife oils), Randy brings an artist's eye to every mount. Clam Lake Taxidermy handles fish, upland birds, and mammals.

Taxidermy Options Include: - Shoulder mounts (deer, bear, caribou, moose, antelope) - ¾ mounts (bear in multiple weight classes) - Full body mounts (bear, wolf, deer, coyote, bobcat, fisher, game birds) - Rugs (bear, wolf, coyote, bobcat) - Fish mounts (warm water and cold water species) - Skull mounts and horns on plaques - Hide tanning services

"A successful hunt deserves fine taxidermy. Treat yourself to a piece of art."

Contact Randy for current pricing. Deposits are required and non-refundable.

Craig Clark of Clark's Guide Service LLC handles fishing. Coast Guard licensed captain with 40+ years fishing the lakes around Clam Lake and Cable, Wisconsin. Family-friendly trips for kids, novices, and experienced anglers.

Open Water Fishing - Full day (6–7 hours, 2 people): $400 - Half day (4 hours, 2 people): $300

Ice Fishing - Full day (6–7 hours, up to 3 people): $375 - Half day (3–4 hours, up to 3 people): $250 - Additional anglers: $75 each

All high-end rods, reels, and tackle included. Lakes include Namakagon, Owen, Diamond, Crystal, English, Day, Upper and Lower Clam Lakes, and Spider Lake. Private stocked waters available.

Phone: 715-730-0793 Email: [email protected]

Wisconsin's Northern Elk Herd started with 25 elk released in 1995 near Clam Lake. Today it numbers over 300. Randy offers guided elk viewing tours in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

• •Elk Viewing Rate: $350 for up to 4 adults (3 hours morning + 3 hours afternoon)

Expect to see massive bulls, cows, and spikes. Fall bugling season is prime.

Clam Lake gives back:

• •Purple Heart Bear Camps – Partnering with Pine Point Resort and Ryan Off the Grid, they've placed 5 Purple Heart veterans on bear hunts over three years. Featured in Bear Hunting Magazine.
• •USSA Whitetail Donations – Partnering with the United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donating whitetail hunts to disabled and critically ill youth and disabled veterans.

"We are humbled by the sacrifices these veterans have made and grateful to be part of a team that helps get our country's heroes into the outdoors."

Clam Lake Guide Service LLC Randy Sersch 23047 Rosentreter Rd Clam Lake, Wisconsin 54517 Phone: 715-218-8916 Email: [email protected]

Craig Clark (Clark's Guide Service) 715-730-0793 [email protected]