Blue Sky Outfitters
Blue Sky Outfitters
Rated 5 out of 5.0 based on 3 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Kevin & Patricia McNeil
Location: Alberta
Species Hunted: Ducks, Geese, Canada Moose, Bison, Wolf, Coyote
State(s) Hunted: AB
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Submitted by: Tony Martins
Review Submitted: Jun 2, 2010
Hunt Date: Nov 22, 2008
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
Days Hunted: 7
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Farmland
Method: Muzzleloader
Price Range: 5000-6999
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One for the record book
As a fairly accomplished western big game hunter with several trophy animals in the record books, I had high expectations when I headed to Northern Alberta for my first Canadian whitetail hunt with Blue Sky Outfitters in November, 2008 – and I was not disappointed! Although we saw several larger bucks, the one I took home was exactly what I wanted; a massive bodied, heavy antlered, near perfect 145-inch 8-point that made Top 10 in the SCI record book at the time. And, I was able to do it my way – spot and stalk with a muzzleloader – thanks to my hosts Kevin & Patti McNeil. The McNeil’s run a first class operation, with all the necessary equipment and comfortable well provisioned quarters for their hunters. Their attention to detail is testament to their ethic and experience and their genuine concern for providing a quality experience is obvious, as their hunters are made to feel more like family members than clients. Kevin is the consummate outdoors professional; knowledgeable, skilled well beyond competence and accommodating. He showed me a remarkable amount of game during my stay that included nearly 100 moose, elk, mule deer including several big bucks, wolves, red fox, coyotes, red squirrels, bald eagles, a beautiful snowy owl and oh yes, whitetail deer – lots of whitetail deer including a couple of monster bucks pushing the 180-inch mark! I am already looking forward to my next adventure with Blue Sky Outfitting.
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Submitted by: Scott Schamens
Review Submitted: May 31, 2010
Hunt Date: Sep 3, 2009
Species Hunted: Ducks, Geese
Days Hunted: 3
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Farmland
Method: Shotgun
Price Range: 2000-2999
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Bluesky outfitters is a first class operation that is very proffesionally run. Everything is done for you from the minute you arrive until the time you depart. The accomodations are clean and neat with everything you could need. The food is excellent and there is always more than a person can eat. If you leave hungry it is because you did not eat enough. the hunting equipment is up to date and in superb condition. The guides are very knowedgable and are always looking to do whatever they can to improve the operation. They spend days and hours scouting, know where and how to place the decoys, how to call the birds in, when to call the shots etc. Even in foul weather they will make it happen. After hunting with several different outfitters, there are ONLY 2 that I will hunt with again and this is definetely one of them. I recommend this outfitter to anyone that is looking for a great waterfowl hunting experience.
Submitted by: Mike Harned
Review Submitted: May 31, 2010
Hunt Date: Oct 15, 2009
Species Hunted: Ducks, Geese
Days Hunted: 3
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Farmland
Method: Shotgun
Price Range: 2000-2999
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Best hunt ever!!!!
I have hunted with Blue Sky for the last five years and will hunt with them as long as I can. Lots of birds and lots of in your face shooting. I have hunted all over the US and Canada and Blue Sky (Kevin and Patti) is my favorite place to hunt.
Contact: Justin Johns and Ben Harris
Location: Hotchkiss, Colorado
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Bobcat, Mountain Lion
State(s) Hunted: CO
Manitoba Hunting Information
Manitoba is known as a top destination for avid waterfowl hunters. Huge flocks of ducks and geese can be found from the Arctic coast of Hudson Bay to the prairie potholes on the southern border of this Canadian province. There is no legal requirement for non-resident waterfowl hunters to use a guide, but many are available and a high percentage of non-Canadian hunters utilize them. In addition black bear, Canada moose and whitetails are hunted throughout the province.
Colorado Hunting Information
Colorado is one of the best western states for trophy mule deer hunting and has the largest population of elk in the west.
Iowa Hunting Information
Iowa is one of the best Midwestern states for monster whitetail bucks. Non-residents must apply for a tag in their annual drawing. Archery tags are the most sought after and depending on what units you apply for generally take 2-4 years to draw.
