About Us

Maddhatter Guides and Outfitting (MGO) is a licensed waterfowl outfitter through Saskatchewan Environment.  We are located approximately one (1) hour and forty five (45) minute drive from Saskatoon. Our outfitting area is approximately 3000 square miles. Ducks Unlimited, has several large projects and refuges developed in our area. Our season is approximately six (6) weeks, from the beginning of September to mid-October.

The business first started in 1998 with three (3) employees, willow blinds, plywood silhouettes and a four hundred (400) square foot cabin.  

Hunters were offered pick up and drop off in Saskatoon. After experiencing several issues with delayed luggage and hunters, the decision was made to stop offering the travel service and use that time for spotting during the weekends. This has proved to be very important for the success rate of the hunts and hunter satisfaction.

The hunts offered at that time were one (1) group, four (4) hunters at a time and hunted six (6) days/ week. Eventually, hunts went from six (6) days to five (5) days/ week. It took approximately five (5) years to grow from one (1) to two (2) groups/ week. Since 2004, the hunters stay in first class lodging, which accommodates two (2) groups (twelve (12) hunters).

We normally goose hunt in the mornings and duck/ goose hunt in the afternoons.  Our camp is primarily a goose camp where seventy five (75) percent of our hunts are for geese.  Our goose hunts are field hunts over decoys and our afternoon duck/ goose hunts are usually in the field, but occasionally over water. We hunt all Canada goose species including the greater honkers, along with Snows and Specks. We hunt an assortment of duck species, with the majority being Mallards. 

We have been told by well-travelled professionals in the business that we have one of the best waterfowl locations not only in Saskatchewan, but all of North America. This is attributed to a combination of excellent wetland habitat, vast grain-fields and the south bound migratory route. We are fortunate to be some of the first hunters to hunt the fall migrants as they head south for the winter.

Our business to date has been maintained by MGO’s reputation with its repeat hunters. For the upcoming 2011 season, we look forward to providing the same level of satisfaction and service for existing and new clientele, including prime fields selected by experienced spotters and guides and first class accommodations and meals.