Fishing Gear Check List
**Muskegon River Fly Fishing Trips**
Polarized Sun Glasses (must have)
Waders (if you have them)
Waterproof Jacket (in case of rain)
Waterproof Pants (if no waders)
Thermos (Coffee or Tea)
Proper Clothing for weather conditions
*Valid Michigan All Species fishing license*
Your guide will check everyone's fishing licenses prior to leaving the launch. Please make sure you have the proper fishing licenses so no one is left out on your outing.
**White River Fly Fishing Walk-in Trips**
Polarized Sun Glasses (Must have)
Waders (Must have) Felt Sole are best
Waterproof Jacket (Must have)
Backpack (Must have for sack lunch, extra clothing, thermos, etc...)
*Valid Michigan All Species fishing license*
Your guide will check everyone's fishing licenses prior to leaving the launch. Please make sure you have the proper fishing licenses so no one is left out on your outing.
Rods, Reels, Flies, 1 on 1 Guide to Angler work, Casting Instructions, Guide, Boat, Snacks, Drinks, Photo's
Grilled Shore Lunch on Full Day Outings Except for Walk In Trips
Full Day 8 AM to 4 PM / 1/2 Day 4 hours (some trips might be afternoon outings)
We will not withdraw from any fishing trip unless weather or stream flows become unsafe or dangerous for our clients and guides. We will fish through the rain, wind, cloudy, or sunshine. Fishing is never a guarantee as we cannot control these fish. Outside angler pressure, boat traffic, and weather can play a big part in having an above average successful outing, but with that said we will do everything that is in our control to make your outing as memorable and successful as these wild creatures will allow us to be.
Waterfowl Gear Check List
Brown Camo (anything more brown then black)
(this pattern only)
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof backpack or shell bag
(for extra clothing and ammo)
Waders
Gloves
Hat
Face Mask or Camo Face Paint
(your choice, but must have one or the other)
Thermos
(for coffee or tea)
Outer Layered Clothing
(All outer layers in a brown camo pattern, outer layered clothing consist of, Waterproof jacket, Polar Fleece pull over's, Polar Fleece jackets, Thinsulate jacket or coat, Down filled jacket or coat.)
Please bring or wear enough clothing to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable for all types of weather. More clothing is always better, you can shed layers if needed.
Weapons
(all Shotguns must be plugged so that no more then two shells fit in the tube and one in the chamber, for a total of three shells, steel shot or other non-toxic shot is the only ammo permitted. All firearms, ammo and licenses will be checked by your guide prior to the hunt.)
20ga
3in #4, #3, #2, #1, BB
(preferred shot size #2 steel shot with a Improved Cylinder or Modified choke)
12ga
2 3/4in #4, #3, #2, #1, BB
3in #4, #3, #2, #1, BB
3 1/2in #3, #2, #1, BB
(preferred shot size #4, #3, #2 steel shot with a Improved Cylinder or Modified choke)
10ga
3 1/2in #3, #2, BB
(preferred shot size #2 steel shot with a Improved Cylinder or modified choke)
Hunting License
Michigan Small Game $ 15.00
Michigan Waterfowl Stamp $ 5.00
Federal Waterfowl Stamp $ 15.00
Migratory Bird Hunter Yes 004 $ 0.00
HIP Survey Migratory Bird 005 $ 0.00
Non-Residents
Annual Small Game License $ 69.00
3-Day Small Game License $ 30.00
Michigan Waterfowl Stamp $ 5.00
Federal Waterfowl Stamp $ 15.00
(federal waterfowl stamps can be purchased at any post office if the sporting good stores are out.)
Pricing * All hunts end at 2:00PM *
(The listed prices below are based on a single day hunt. The price also includes a hot lunch when hunting over water & birds cleaned. Your guide will give you more detail's. )
Field Goose Hunts
( When Available / no lunch ) (If you have youth’s in your group, this must be confirmed with your guide before any deposits can be accepted. This will enable us to provide the youth or youths with a hunt focused or geared to the success of the hunting youth or youths.)
Monday thru Sunday
$100 per person (Field Goose Hunts Only)
$50 Per Youth (Field Goose Hunts Only)
(Youth must be 15yrs or younger)
Duck or Goose Hunts (Available all season call or write us to check and see if your desired date is open. There may be single hunter spots open during the season.)
(If you have youths in your group, this must be confirmed with your guide before any deposits can be accepted. This will enable us to provide the youth or youths with a hunt focused or geared to the success of the hunting youth or youths.)
Puddle Ducks / Diver Ducks / Goose Hunts Over Water
$150 per person Monday thru Sunday
Special Rates
Monday thru Sunday
$200 Adult & Youth (Additional Youths $50)
( Youths must be 15yrs or younger )
Holiday's
$225 Adult & Youth (Additional Youths $50)
( Youths must be 15yrs or younger )
Lunch will include:
Hamburgers w/ cheese or cheese filled Brats or Spicy Brats, bacon ranch pasta salad, potatoe chips, coca-cola.
When booking your hunt, please specify which one of the three items you would like for lunch. Lunch choice will stand for the entire group & provided in the field by your guide.
Maximum amout of hunters is (4) four on any Puddle Duck hunt, (2) three Hunters Max. on Diver Duck hunts. Due to previous last minute cancellations a $75 deposit from each hunter is needed to hold your hunt date. Deposits are non-refundable.
Notice
Due to the unpredictability of hunting wildlife and other hunting pressure that may be in the area's we will hunt, we can not guarantee the birds will do what they are supposed to. Weather is another factor that could make certain hunts more challenging than others. We will not delay or withdraw a hunt for any circumstance, other than for the safety of our clients and guides. Should a safety issue arise, where it is deemed unsafe to hunt by the guide, we will rebook your hunt for a later date.