Hunting and Fishing News

At Class Act Charters in the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland, Captain Bobby Marshall is a lifelong waterman, who most feel was born with a fishing rod in his hand.  Hands down, he is one of the best there is in these parts. Born and raised on the water, he has owned and operated a variety of vessels over the years including the skip jack Virginia W. built in 1904. His career includes oystering, crabbing, gill net fishing, tug boat captain, and his favorite- line fishing for the biggest and best game fish the Chesapeake has to offer! USCG certified with a 500 ton near coastal captain’s license, Captain Bobby knows what he’s doing on the water. Class Act Charter Fishing is one of the best in the Chesapeake Bay area. Based out of Tilghman Island, we service St. Michael’s, Oxford, Cambridge and the surrounding area. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome. We fish with the lightest tackle possible to ensure the best challenge in catching a variety of fish. Experienced anglers- we’ll let you handle as much as you are comfortable with. Inexperienced anglers- we’ll take the time to show you and assist as needed. We enjoy taking families out and insure the children share in the great excitement of a good catch! You experience more than just fishing. Come relax on the boat, see various historical sites, hear a good yarn or two (and maybe some real history), bird watch and get away from the rat race for a while. We fish 2 seasons: SUMMER FISHING Begins May 16th. We fish for a variety of Chesapeake fish. Rock, Blues, Drum, Sea Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Perch, Spot, Croakers, Red Fish, Flounder are all fair game. There is a slot limit of 1 fish per person at 19" - 24".  FALL FISHING Larger Rockfish make their way from the ocean once again. Jig, cast or troll for large Rockfish and Bluefish until the Bay water chills and they migrate South. Again there is a slot limit of 1 fish per person at 19" - 24", but on big fish we do have "catch and release". So, if you are visiting St. Michael’s, Oxford, Cambridge and want to have a real Chesapeake experience, give us a call. We are willing to come to your dock to pick up your group (additional fee may apply). We look forward to sharing some Chesapeake heritage with you.   https://www.classactcharterfishing.com/      

Come stay with us at Trout Hollow Lodge in Hollister, MO and take advantage of all that we have to offer! Our Lake Taneycomo Resort is centrally located in the tri-lakes area. Lake Taneycomo has national recognition for the size and quantity of trout caught year-round. A day of fishing and sightseeing, listening to nature as you sit outside your cabin followed by an evening of dining and entertainment gives our guests an opportunity to recharge from their hectic daily routines. Come stay with us and experience the Ozark outdoors and the spectacular Branson area entertainment, a fabulous vacation combination that never ends! What we offer: Open Year Round Full amenities for all rooms, except swimming pool towels Free WIFI & Cable TV & Summer Swimming Pool Independent Guide Service Available Full Service Marina, Boat & Pontoon Rentals 3 Miles from Branson Attractions Fishing from the 310-foot dock, renting a boat for fishing or sightseeing, relaxing by the pool, or just enjoying the nature all around. Our rooms are clean, comfortable and have all the amenities that make you feel like your at home. Our goal is to make sure our guests not only have a great time, but leave with memories to cherish forever. If shopping or sight seeing is on your agenda, we are only minutes away from the Branson Landing, Bass Pro Shop and historical downtown Hollister. The Holidays are also a great time to visit with Silver Dollar City, Christmas shows and great shopping! We are open year-round with something for everyone! So we hope to see you soon – check us out online and make your reservations today for this summer! https://trouthollow.com/  

Anderson Charters in Frankfort Michigan is known for catching a plentiful amount of fish and in particular BIG fish. This is due to its proximately to deep water and its unique underwater structure that holds fish. The DEC stocks Lake Michigan with millions of fish annually to keep populations healthy as well as good numbers of natural reproduction, so there's a good chance there will be a bite on your line. When you charter Anderson, you will catch: Chinook (King) Salmon Coho Salmon Brown Trout Steelhead Lake Trout White Fish Our Boat is The Drifter, a 31′ Tiara Pursuit fishing boat. Fully inspected and insured with the latest fishing equipment, stand up bathroom and comfortable seating. All tackle is included and the fish are cleaned and bagged for your trip home. A valid Michigan Fishing license is required. If you don’t have one, inquirer when making your reservations and we can help you! What Should I Bring? It's always cooler on the lake so bring a jacket. Wear soft soled shoes, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and a cooler to take home your fish. Enjoy a Full Day or Half Day fishing charter on Lake Michigan with Captain Eric Andersen. Captain Eric is U.S.C.G. licensed. Captain Eric Andersen is president of the Michigan Charter Boat Association. He has been fishing the Great Lakes since he was a young boy. Eric's goal is to provide a fun fishing experience with lasting memories for years to come. He looks forward to welcoming you and taking you out on you next or first fishing trip. Click here for more information and to book online! https://www.andersensportfishingcharters.com/aboutAndersenCharters.html  https://www.facebook.com/andersencharters/

Grants Kennebago Camps is located in the Western Mountains of Maine, and is 9 miles behind a controlled gate where you can still find the old- fashioned hospitality of a traditional sporting camp. The name Kennebago comes from the Indian tribal name meaning -The Land of the Sweet Flowing Waters. These native peoples were still returning to these waters and land as late as 1855. For more about our rich history: https://grantscamps.com/history/ In present day your stay with us includes 3 home cooked meals a day and housekeeping service so you have plenty of time to fish, swim, hike, boat, explore and just plain relax in beautiful and picturesque the Western Mountains of Maine. When you arrive you’ll share in the majesty of our unspoiled wilderness, amazing Maine fly fishing, the most productive grouse hunting, and relaxing accommodations! Good native Woodcock hunting is found along the many drainages and countless streams.  Flight birds come in the middle of October and are found in the many hillside clear-cuts.  We have an extensive amount of cleared walking trails and twitch roads – some only accessible by boat. This is truly wild, exclusive hunting grounds for the King of game birds- Mr. Grouse. Our plans are flexible and designed for a successful hunt. You can choose to hunt unguided with your own dogs (our guides and staff will direct you to productive covers). Or pick one of our knowledgeable guides, all experienced grouse hunters with strings of top-notch dogs. You may also decide to use a guide for a day or two and then hunt on your own once you get a feel for the cover and territory. The choices are yours. https://grantscamps.com/rates/ Bring the whole family to rejoice in the natural setting Grants Kennebago Camps provides. We look forward to your next visit to our Maine wilderness camp on your next family getaway. 207-864-3608 https://grantscamps.com/   

Meadow Brook Game Farm, in Tennessee is a 1200-acre shooting preserve that has been in operation since the 1950’s and is one of the largest and oldest shooting preserves in the state. Were located just one hour north of Nashville! All of our hunts are guaranteed and we are a member of the BBB. We are known throughout the United States and have frequent visits from hunters as far away as California. Our venue is ideal for hunters looking to bag pheasant, chukar, and quail. Since the 1950s Meadow Brook Game Farm has earned a reputation as a top-quality hunting preserve. Over the years we have been featured on many hunting shows, and have had Grand Ole Opry stars, Country Music stars, pro sports players and thousands of people from all walks of life to enjoy a great hunting experience with us. With over 1200 acres and no bag limit, Meadow Brook Game Farm is a great destination for game bird hunting in Tennessee. We’ll provide hunting parties with guides, dogs, plenty of game, and lots of fun. As mentioned above, hunters face no bag limit on any of the game birds and all hunts are guaranteed. The prices vary for the pheasant, quail, and chukur so be sure to check the hunting packages available. Also, check out our fishing packages: https://www.meadowbrookgamefarm.com/fishing/ Offering both a morning hunt and an afternoon hunt, we do not mix parties. Whether entertaining clients to close a deal, or just to say thank you, or for company team building, we make it easy to enjoy quail, chukar and pheasant hunting at your leisure. We also have a meeting area, if you need to discuss business and have a meal. Meadow Brook is also a great idea for family hunting outings. We look forward to seeing you this season! Check us out online: https://www.meadowbrookgamefarm.com/ 615-633-7532.    

Big Halibut Charters - affectionately known as Big Butt Charters - invites you to set sail on the fishing trip of a lifetime in The Last Frontier.  WE OFFER WORLD-CLASS FISHING Our location in rugged Homer, Alaska is a place like nowhere else. Fish with us and find out why our hometown is called the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World! In Alaska, every single day you’re there are many factors to consider. Our captains are top notch. They are constantly studying weather, tides, and fishing patterns to get you on the best fishing. Our vessels are recently built aluminum hulls, and we use up-to-date fishing equipment of all varieties to target our many different fish to ensure a successful trip for you and your crew.  We offer a variety of fishing packages and can easily create an excursion that’s custom-tailored for up to six guests. Or, if your fishing buddies gave you lame excuses for not being able to join, no worries, Big Butt Charters can easily get you on deck for a shared trip with other anglers! Our charters are à la carte to make sure you reel in your desired catch of the day, whether it be halibut, king salmon, rockfish, or a smorgasbord of what Homer waters have to offer. Every small town in Alaska is a unique gem, and Homer is no exception. Carved by ancient glaciers and fierce winds, it is built on a bluff that serves as a lookout point over Kachemak Bay. Across the bay are enclaves like Halibut Cove and Seldovia, but beyond those waterside communities, a vast mountain wilderness towers high. The area is also home to diverse and abundant wildlife: moose and bears are found in abundance on land while sea otters, eagles, harbor seals, and seabirds of all sorts can be seen dotting the surface of the bay. So come fish with us and cast one look at the deep blue waves of Cook Inlet and Halibut Cove that glitter like thousands of perfect sapphires! They’re teeming with life: halibut, salmon, and rockfish abound in these waters! After all, Homer is the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World and were there to catch them! Call, 907-802-0045 and Visit us at: https://www.bigbuttcharters.com/home

Guests at Athabasca Fishing Lodges enjoy a caliber of fishing that is second to none. The expectations of the most discriminating angler are met every day with challenges and experiences that you’ll remember for years to come. With the expertise of the locals, Athabasca Fishing Lodges provides guides with over one-thousand years of passed-down knowledge. Their mastery in hunting, trapping, and fishing on the lake and surrounding areas ensures that every guest has the most memorable experience. We fish for the best - in Northern Pike, where over 20 lbs. are common. The lodge record and provincial record is 55 inches. Our guests report catching more pike than in past years, with many 50 inches and higher.  Lake Trout always provide a challenge. But, with our expertise it’s not a problem! In these cold waters, they grow to enormous sizes, with 30 pounders and even 50 pounders! A new provincial record measuring 51 inches in length and with a 36-inch girth was calculated to be 82-83 pounds. Arctic Grayling, the “sailfish of the north” offer a lively diversion from the “tackle busting” tactics of the Pike and Lake Trout. Try catching Grayling on ultra-light spinning gear or a fly rod. Lodge record is a 22-inch Grayling. Walleye are favorites with most guests, and are abundant in the river outlets and right in front of the lodge. Walleye average about 2-5 pounds, and our guests report catching walleye weighing up to 7.5 pounds. Athabasca Fishing Lodge is the premier full-service lodge in Otherside Bay at the mouth of the Otherside River that empties into vast Lake Athabasca. The lodge is on the south side of the Lake, about a 20-minute ride in our float plane from Stony Rapids° See maps on Getting There page https://athabascafishing.com/the-lodge/how-to-get-here/ . Nestled in a remote wilderness bay, Athabasca Fishing Lodge has all the amenities of a full 4-star facility. We have recently added new cabins with screened decks, and electric heat and air conditioning. All cabins have hot water, showers and bathroom facilities. Your private suite-style cabin has full electrical service 24 hours a day. Daily maid service is provided to every cabin. For the best, most comprehensive and complete fishing guide and lodge in Canada check us out online and make your reservations for this year today! https://athabascafishing.com/booking/ 877-922-0957  

Heavens Gate Charters is high a quality fishing charter company of Homer, Alaska. Halibut is our primary targeted species, but most of our trips include a full day of fishing for halibut plus additional species. We have one of the highest success rates for catching king salmon in the Homer charter fleet. Captain Seth Ellis has over 14 years of experience guiding fishing charters in the Cook Inlet, Kachemak Bay and surrounding waters. Our boat The Dream Catcher II holds 6 fishermen plus a captain and deckhand, has individual seating for 6 guests, an enclosed lavatory and a heated cabin for the comfort of your full day charter. In Homer Alaska is “halibut fishing capital of the world!” The ecosystem in South-Central Alaska is a perfect environment for fish to thrive. Our goal is to get the halibut from the ocean to your dinner plate! During the halibut portion of your charter, we will use the technique of bottom-fishing. HGC will provide all the necessary fishing tackle and bait for your trip. We will focus a large portion of the day on halibut. It is uncommon that we don’t catch our daily halibut limit for each angler. We also, love salmon fishing!! There is nothing more exciting than a King Salmon strike and the ensuing fight. While our local rivers are facing new regulations, the kings in the ocean are plentiful. Our salmon harvest rate at HGC is among the highest in the charter fleet. HGC will provide all gear, tackle and bait for salmon trolling. The captain and deckhand will set up the deck, assign you a rod and coach while you reel in your salmon. No matter how many salmon we catch during the season, it is always extra special to get a King on the boat and a photo in your phone. Our Eco-tours are gaining popularity in Alaska. We will be offering eco-tours every Wednesday for the duration of the Summer and Tuesdays after June 20th. We will be looking for whales, sea otters, birds and other Alaskan wildlife. We will check out Halibut Cove, Jakolof Bay, and stop for a picnic in Seldovia for either a packed lunch or an opportunity to dine at the local restaurant. On clear days we will be able to see the local volcanoes. Augustine, Illiamna and Redoubt are all active and will produce steam at their peak year-round. If there is anything specific you want to do while on our eco-tour, we can be flexible with our itinerary. Bring your camera! Heaven Gate Charters has something for everyone!  Whether you’re an experienced fisherman or inexperienced our experienced guides will take care of everything! The fish are jumping in Homer and we’re catching them so come and enjoy a unforgettable experience! https://www.heavensgatecharters.com/ Easy to find:  https://www.heavensgatecharters.com/directions/contact      

Butte Creek in Cody, WY is the base of for rifle elk hunting, as we are consistently 85% or better on shots and kills. With two camps nestled in Wyoming’s pristine wilderness along with a hunting lodge in the valley of Yellowstone’s east entrance, we are able to offer a wide variety of different hunting to a wide variety of different people. Whether you’re looking for a spring black bear, bugling elk, or deer migration hunt, we have a season and location for you! Offering wilderness: black bear, bull elk, cow elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep and wolf hunts as well as lowland (lodge): cow elk, mule deer and antelope. We are a full-service outfit!  We take care of the whole application and licensing process for you, leaving you with more time to actually be preparing for your hunt! We offer opportunities to harvest multiple animals on your trip as well, for example adding a mule deer to your elk hunt.  We travel in comfort! Every trip will include great cooking, tents, cots and foam mattresses, no one sleeps on the ground! North-west Wyoming offers amazing fishing, horseback riding, photography and wildlife viewing options. Let us create the perfect trip for you! The success of your hunt is largely dependent on you!! Start exercising CONSISTENTLY at least six months prior to your hunt; the better shape you’re in, the harder we can hunt. Be comfortable shooting out to 400 yards with a good rest! This is BIG country and the more tools you give our guides to work with, the better your chances of success.  If you have the opportunity, do some horseback riding before your trip, you’ll be on them every single day once you arrive We offer custom-built summer pack trips to suit your group’s specific needs. Whether you’re wanting a low-key three-day trip to bring the kids on or an epic ten-day, progressive adventure, we can build a trip for you! Being permitted on two separate forests (Shoshone and Bridger-Teton) gives us tons of country to explore. When you're ready for a hunting experience like no other visit us online - you will be glad you did! https://www.buttecreekoutfitters.net/    

ATA Lodge consists of 160 acres prime river frontage, located in the most iconic section of the Alagnak known as the Upper Braids. We are only accessible via plane, landing on a private airstrip on the property.  You will spend an unforgettable time surrounded by wild untouched nature, while enjoying all the comforts our lodge has to offer. No crowds, no shoulder to shoulder fishing. You will enjoy and experience a week of incredible salmon and trout fishing. A fly-fishing trip of a lifetime. Our welcoming wooden cabins are equipped with comfortable beds, running water, heating, and power, so you can relax after an incredible day of fishing on the river. If you choose to stay connected to the “outside world”, we have Wi-Fi internet connection and a satellite phone.  But we encourage you to leave your cell phones and laptops at home and enjoy our stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and experience a type of world-class fishing that has always filled your dreams... Live your dreams at ATAL … A True Alaska Lodge. With the highest population of brown bears in the world, the Katmai National Park is one of the most prized destinations for wildlife viewing in Alaska. Particularly for seeing large brown bears feeding on fresh run salmon. We have been operating in Alaska for over 25 years and have a clean safety record. Our well-seasoned and knowledgeable guides have developed a strong understanding and respect for these wonderful creatures, built up by living and working amongst them. Our location on the Alagnak is deep in bear country and we often have bears within sight of our lodge. We are able to access the river by jet boat and find perfect spots for camera crews to set up and spend a whole days surrounded by these magnificent creatures. So for unparallel, fishing and scenic views of bears and wildlife, ATA has it all in Alaska - check us out online and to make reservations!  https://www.atalodge.com/