Northern Winds Outfitting - Testimonials

Brian Lowe

I want to thank Talan of Northern Winds Outfitting for a fantastic year of chasing waterfowl in Alberta. We hunted with Talan on five hunts this year and we totally enjoyed them all! Talan is a extremely hard working and dedicated guide who really knows how to hunt for waterfowl, getting you in close with super calling, excellent decoying, exhaustive scouting, first rate equipment, and uncanny knowledge of where waterfowl want to be and do. If you are looking for a first rate migratory waterfowl outfitter hiring them is best decision you can make!

Todd Sorge

Talan and Ryan know exactly what they are doing. Excellent communication prior to the hunt. From brushing in blinds to putting us directly in anticipated flight path of birds. These guys are pro and I will be booking again! We were on the birds all morning!

Tyson Warren

I shot 9 boxes of shells in just 1 day. These guys know how to have a good time. Lots of opportunities at various birds!

Richard James

My fifth and best Canada hunt ever. Great accommodations and food but best of all top notch guides and scouts put us on birds every time. We’ll be back!

John Jacobson

We had a great time and got to know the owner and guides we hunted with last October again. We thought last years hunting was great, but it was lights out this year. The Guides are great people as well as know how to find birds and get them in your face for unmatched shooting. Join them if you want quality hunting and to meet some great people....did I mention their cooks are spectacular. You won't leave hungry or disappointed.

Judson Naifeh

Great group of guys, scouting and guiding the hunts. Every meal has been incredible. Lots of shooting everything from ducks to geese. Definitely will be back. Third different outfitter I’ve used in Canada and definitely my favorite so far.

Braeden Becker

This is a top notch hunting outfitter the guides put in a lot of time to make sure they get you on the birds. The lodging is more than comfortable and the food was amazing! Couldn’t ask for a better experience.

Timothy Hannigan

An absolute dandy of a trip! The housing accommodations were comfortable, the guides put us on the birds day in and day out. The only complaint is that they made us leave. It was a pleasure to hunt with Tanner as he was very enthusiastic when the birds read the script.

Ryan Harte

Amazing time with these guys. From the hunts, to the delicious meals, to the lodge, this was a 5 star operation. We will be back!

Dan Cockayne

Great hunting, great people, great accommodations

Couldn't be happier, can't wait to go back

Second year hunting with these guys everything you could ask for, great hunting, great gear, and the kind of people you want to be around. You won't go wrong here!

Jim Arnold

Northern Winds Outfitting is absolutely top notch! Talon knows what he is doing. He has outstanding guides, cooks and accommodations! Everyone was knowledgeable, fun and just good people to be around. They keep things simple and exciting. They will set up your hunt however you want and are always checking to make sure everyone is comfortable and in good position to be successful! Birds, birds and more birds so be ready to do a lot of shooting. Our hunt checked all the boxes and meet all of our expectations. Highly recommend Talon and his team!

Ben Smith

What a great waterfowl hunt.  There were so many birds. Guides Will and Eric were excellent and both could call the birds right on top of us.  They worked hard to make each hunt great.  The lodge and food were great.  Talon runs a super operation.  If you are looking for a great waterfowl trip, choose Northern Winds Outfitting.

Steven J. Fitzgerald

This place is unbelievable!!!! I have waterfowl hunted all over the US and in Canada and this was the most amazing experience I have ever had! Talan and his crew of expert guides will put you on birds every day! The lodge is great, the food is great, the guides are awesome! I would go back every year forever if I can! If you like watching birds come in in hundreds at a time book a trip, otherwise stay home because you can’t have our dates!

Chun Bach

Wow - we have waterfowled in Canada for 20 years and Northern Winds Outfitting, lead by Talan was amazing and best of class.

Our guides, Kadin, Drake [wonder dog], Tanner, and Grey were all extremely knowledgeable and very hard working. Waterfowling is in their blood. On a six day hunt we harvested over 400 ducks and geese.

Kadin, especially is a consumate pro guide. I had not seen camouflage done to such a level since my active duty days in the Army.

First class outfitter and our group locked in dates for the next five years with Talan and his crew of merry duck and geese slayers.

Brayden Ingraham

These guys are awesome! All the guides really know what they are doing and are all super respectful and nice. They put us on some crazy bird numbers every hunt and were great to joke around with. They took care of everything, from the food to making sure we had a clean lodge to stay in. Each meal was amazing and made sure that we had snacks and drinks in the cooler with us in the blinds. One of the hunts we limited out on duck within 30 minutes. No reason to go to any other outfitter with these guys dominating Alberta. Can't wait for the next time, Talan and his guys know what they are doing.