High Plains Wingshooters

High Plains Wingshooters has been operating fully guided Canada goose and duck hunts since 2004. Located in southeast Wyoming near Torrington, HPW sits directly in the Central Flyway where over half a million geese and ducks migrate each season. The operation has grown to become one of the largest waterfowl guide services in Wyoming.

Aaron and Jennifer Garcia purchased the business in 2014 and have expanded it significantly. Their last season was their best ever.

All hunts take place from comfortable, large, heated pit blinds. Each shooter gets their own lid for watching birds work into range before opening up. Most shooting happens within 30 yards—all within 45 yards maximum. HPW doesn't jump shoot or pass shoot. They bring birds in over decoys.

Guides deploy large decoy spreads daily: typically 10-30 dozen decoys per setup. Spreads are picked up and reset each day so geese never see the same configuration twice. This rotating approach prevents over-hunting individual pits.

HPW has access to numerous hunting locations throughout Goshen County. Daily scouting ensures birds are working the fields. The operation is strategic about pit placement—they rotate locations to maintain fresh birds throughout the season.

Canada goose hunts are the flagship offering. Hundreds of thousands of geese move through the area during season, and it's not unusual for a group to fill limits within a couple hours in the morning.

When ducks are available at the same pit location where you're goose hunting, there's no additional charge. If you need to move to a different location for ducks, a modest fee applies. HPW doesn't offer exclusive duck hunts—they take advantage of duck opportunities when they present themselves.

HPW accommodates single hunters through multiple pit loads, offering personalized experiences for different group sizes.

HPW offers a limited quantity of fully guided Merriam turkey hunts on private, productive terrain in Goshen County Valley. Hunts run from April 20 through May 31 each season.

• •Duration: Up to 3 days per hunt
• •Rate: $1,050 for maximum 3-day hunt
• •Bag Limit: One Merriam turkey per season
• •Hunting Style: Ground blinds, not physically demanding
• •Optimal Range: 20-30 yards
• •Hunter-to-Guide Ratio: One-to-one or two-to-one options available
• •Calling: Hunters can call their own birds if desired

Daily scouting patterns birds on HPW's leases. High-quality decoys enhance success rates. Hunts take place along the North Platte River and in secluded fields with peaceful, beautiful landscapes.

HPW's guide staff includes:

• •Aaron Garcia (Owner/Guide) - Wyoming State Goose Calling Champion 2011. Born and raised in Goshen County, dedicated waterfowler since high school.
• •Zach Eisenbarth - Won the 2016 2-Shot Goose Hunt competition. Grew up on family farm in Goshen County.
• •Cliff Ferree - Zink Calls pro staff member, competitive caller with multiple regional titles. Natural approach to waterfowl hunting.
• •Garrett Meyer - Known locally as "Duck Meat." Won the 2012 2-Shot Goose Hunt with his guiding group. Obsessed with goose calling since age 14.
• •Robb Nicolay - HPW guide since 2005. Torrington Middle School social studies teacher. 2009 and 2010 Wyoming State Goose Calling Champion.
• •Garrett Mortimer - Four years guiding ducks and geese, five years on snow geese.
• •Joshua Rod Wilson - Four years with HPW. Lifelong waterfowler since age 8, relocated to Torrington for college.
• •Remington Ferree - Waterfowling since age 6 along the Big Horn River. Learned from older brother Cliff.
• •Lane Kejr - Wyoming native, hunting waterfowl since childhood with his father.
• •Devin Mellars - Former firefighter, passionate about waterfowl and upland hunting, especially enjoys watching dogs work.

"Your blinds are outstanding and, as usual, the hunting was superb. You have a great location. I have hunted Canada and several western states, and I truly believe Torrington is one of waterfowling's greatest secrets." — Bob Davenport, guest

"Time is invested, realistic decoy placement, and top-notch calling skills...a recipe for success" — Jason Dupay, North Dakota

Hunters stay at HPW's guest lodge. The operation emphasizes comfortable lodging paired with quality hunting experiences.

HPW recommends:

• •Advanced Technical Hunting Gear
• •The Force of Optics
• •Tim Grounds Championship Calls
• •Apex Ammunition

They also operate a Rural Threads store for apparel and hunting clothing.

Torrington, WY (307) 575-1101 Email: [email protected]

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HPW was founded in 2004 by Bret and Candy Van Rensselaer. Aaron and Jennifer Garcia took over in 2014 and have focused on expansion and operational enhancements while maintaining HPW's reputation as a top waterfowl destination. The business is recognized across the USA hunting community and remains focused on becoming the first choice for serious waterfowlers in the region.