Fall has finally arrived on The Prairies of Montana and Saskatchewan. With The cooler temperatures comes better scenting conditions for our Bird Dogs and lots of Waterfowl that have dropped down from the Arctic. The results are some great pointing dog work and stellar Waterfowl Hunts. We are enjoying it…

Thanks to all the rain events during the month of July witnessed some great flows throughout the Season. But now The Bow River has dropped and is clear , The hopper fishing is also picking up as warm days and sunshine increase their activity. As we head into Fall the…

Back in June I ventured down to Bozeman to jump in and do a Way Points Podcast with Jim Klug of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing. We talk about The Fly-Fishing Opportunities in Alberta Canada including The Waterton River House. To listen to it Click Here .

Rain has hit the Bow River and Southern Alberta hard. we are viewing this as short term pain for long term gain as The Bow River will be one of a few rivers in The West that will have decent flows in August. Our Bow River Fly-Fishing Report is get…

Our Bow River Fly-Fishing Clients have been walking away with huge grins on their faces. Why? Personal Best Brown Trout. The Bow River has been toted in Fly-Fishing circles as one of the best rivers to fish for large trout, for whatever reason this season seems to be above average…

After a recent rain event The Bow River experience a very good and needed bump in flow which at the start sent our Bow River Fly-Fishing Guides & Clients  scurrying to other waters in the Southern Part of the Province namely the Oldman and Waterton Rivers. Fly-Fishing in Southern Alberta…

The Bow River has been fishing good. We are impressed with the amount of large Brown Trout that clients are catching. Streamer fishing has been good and depending on the day Caddis flies have been hatching resulting in some very good dry Fly fishing. Golden Stone Flies should also start…

For 2026 Dave Brown Outfitters is pleased to offer small groups of intrepid Anglers an all inclusive Alberta Fly-Fishing Lodge that is nestled in some of the best trout fisheries in The Rocky Mountains. Waterton River House can accommodate 6 Anglers with private Bedrooms which range from shared 2 person…

The  South West corner of The Province of Alberta is a Fly-fisher’s dream. River’s range from small Alpine freestones that are home to Cutthroats and Bull Trout to obscure Prairre Tailwater fisheries that harbor large rainbow and brown trout.  This is an easy destination to get to as many U.S.…

One of the most effective ways to catch Trout is to fish Streamers. However it does require  Angler’s to stay focused and “live it”  as the Streamer bite will and usually turn on and off during the course of the day. The rewards are there for those that persist as…

Rainbow Trout are the most prolific or widely distributed of the Trout Species. For good reason, they are extremely adaptable and are able to live in a variety of places that if conditions are right they thrive. From Stillwaters ,Tailwaters ,Freestones and Spring Creeks Rainbow Trout can be found in…

With the arrival of Spring no doubt it has Anglers preparing for the up and coming Season. Rods ,Reels and other gear is being checked and perhaps purchased ,trips are being planned and during all this preparation visions of Brown Trout dreamily dance thru our minds. Last Season myself and…

The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta has been fishing good. during non-hatch periods Hoppers along with Streamers have been producing. Flows remain good for this time of year and cooler temps have definetly helped with the overall fishing. Bow River Streamer fishing remains good on cloudy days. The…

  The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta is fishing well. The Stone Fly Hatch is almost done however the Fish are still looking for them. P.M.D’s and Caddis have also been hatching but due to the higher than normal flows they have not keyed in on them yet.…

The Bow River has dropped and is running green which is making for some awesome Streamer Fishing. The Golden Stone Fly Hatch has also begun. It is safe to say conditions are very good and will only improve as the Bow River drops. Southern Alberta Fly-Fishing Fishing in Southern Alberta…

  The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta has been fishing good on some days and not so good on other days.This is typical for this time of year as flows can and are all over the map.The good news in all of this is that the Bow River…

  Southern Alberta’s Bow River is fishing fair to good .Flows are up and down which indicates The Bow River is getting close to run off.There has been some decent Dry -Fly Fishing on The Bow River downstream of Calgary.Nymphing on The Bow River has been good and Streamer fishing…

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  The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta is aFly-Fishing Treasure. .Imagine fishing out of a City of 1,00,000 + People ..its hard to wrap your head around it but basically once you pull out of the City you are truly out in the sticks.Returning later in the day…

With Spring rolling around I am getting somewhat excited about the adventures that await.I always start my Fly Fishing Season off on Montana’s Missouri River.It’s a remarkable fishery boasting an extremely robust Trout Population made of a Rainbow and Brown Trout.Some get extremely large.It’s also a river where you use…

I received a new Fly-Rod from Orvis yesterday.It’s the new Helios Generation 4 -9ft 4 wt.I cast it out in from of the house and of course starting dreaming of all the places I like to fish 4 wt rods ,which are on Spring Creeks.To me it’s a perfect fit…

We are getting excited about the up and comming Fly-Fishing Season in both Alberta and Montana.For those seeking an early season or Pre runoff trip look at mid April until late May for Alberta’s Bow River  and April ,May and June for Montana’s Missouri River. Both Rivers fish well thru…

Montana’s Missouri River has been fishing good.Hatches consist of Tricos,Caddis and some P.M.D.’s.The Hopper fishing is also off to a good start.The heat has the best fishing happening in the AM then the water warms and things slow down.However overall its been good times on the Missouri River.

                                   Bow River Fly-Fishing Report Currently The Bow River is dropping and the fishing has been good.Caddis,P.M.D.’s and Golden Stone Flies are now making their appearance.Dry Fly fishing has been picking up and will…

The April Fly-Fishing on Montana’s Missouri River and Alberta’s Bow River has been good.We have had Fly-Fishing  trips out on both and judging by the fish caught and feed back from our Fly-Fishing Clients Everyone has has been having a good time on these two remarkable Tailwater Trout Fisheries.Streamers and…

As usual we are getting pumped about the up and coming Fly-Fishing Season in Alberta and Montana.Snowpack is normal to slightly above throughout the Missouri River drainage and slightly below normal in Alberta.Snowpack should increase as  we move thru late winter and into early spring. As  things stand now It’s…

Currently The Bow River is fishing good.We have been having our best luck on Hoppers,Hopper Dropper rigs and Streamers.Although we are under hoot owl restrictions the mornings have been cool and the fishing good.The City Stretch has been fishing well, probably due to the cooler temperatures that this stretch experiences…

The Bow River has been fishing well.Hoppers and Streamers have been the calling card.When all else fails Nymphing has also been good.We have been experiencing higher than normal flows which has aided in keeping water temperatures down.   We have also been busy on The Crowsnest and Oldman Rivers,Again Hopper…

The Bow River is on the drop and fishing well.Streamers and Foam Stone Fly imitations have been getting it done.The nymphing crowd has also been successful. We have had great success on streamers and as mentioned big foam Dries.There are a lot of Caddis and P.M.D’s around also but given…

Missouri River Fly-Fishing We have been busy on the Missouri River both Guiding and Fishing,all has been good.Nymphing,Streamer fishing and Dry Fly Fishing all have produced.The really good news is flows on The Missouri River.Longterm is better than expected (compared to last season) which will make a world of difference…

Currently The Bow River and Missouri River have been fishing decent.The Longterm forecast is the The Bow River along with other Rivers in S.W. Alberta and S.E. British Columbia are sitting at just over 100% for snow pack.This means we will have good flows throughout the season on those Rivers.…

With the Season fast approaching its time to start thinking about planning a trip out west and we have you covered on a lot of rivers throughout.Currently Snow pack for most Alberta and British Columbia Drainages is sitting at 100 % which generally means Rivers will be fishable by July…

  Now that are well into August conditions have finally improved and Hoot Owl Restrictions have now been lifted due to a recent cool down which included lots of much needed rain.The Rivers that we have focused on have been fishing good then due to warming temperatures shutting down.This cool…

Our Fly-Fishing Season up on the Missouri River is in full swing, and the fishing  has been good and gets only better as the Season progresses.Caddis and P.M.D.’s have started and the fish are eating them. Canadian Border Forecast We have high hopes that the Canadian Border will finally be…

 Orvis Endorsed Montana Fly-Fishing Guides – Channel & Brown Outfitting Co. Channel & Brown Outfitting Company is The only Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Outfitter located on Montana’s Missouri River.Our Missouri River Fly-Fishing Guides are located in the Small and Quiet Town of Cascade Montana,a stone’s throw from the Banks of the…

Lindsey Channel and Channel & Brown Outfitting Company is actively guiding on Montana’s Missouri River.This is a great time to get on the river and cut loose some Cabin Fever.Rates are also very good @ $450 per day per boat ..good thru April.Contact Us and We will make it Happen.

  Channel & Brown Outfitting Company L.L.C. (MT Outfitter 7886 ) is a Cascade MT Based Fly-Fishing,Big Game and Bird Hunting Outfitting Service co-owned by Lindsey Channel and Dave Brown.Our Fly-Fishing focus is on Montana’s Missouri River and surrounding area.This all came about in August of 2020.We are extremely excited…

Looking at snow pack levels are normal for this time of year.Normal is good and our guess based on current snow pack conditions we will have good flows throughout the up and coming season.Our Top picks are my two favorite tailwaters which are Montana’s Missouri River and Alberta’s Bow River.…

We had a great season in Montana on The Missouri River and area.So much fun that I cant wait until next season however in the meantime there are dogs to train,Birds to be hunted and come Spring flies to be tied.Enjoy thee pics and we hope to see you in…

This has been a great year for Hopper fishing on Montana’s Missouri River.With luck it will last well into to September.The days start out fishing droppers under Hopper patterns and once the trout start looking up they come off.The “eats” dry from subtle sips to vicious attacks forcing anglers to…

Conditions wise things here on the Missouri River are day to day you have to get out there and see  what is going on.Between Guided trips I’ve been getting out with friends or fishing Solo.All enjoyable of course.The Hopper bite can be off and on you have to commit to…

Ontop of the stellar Fishing on The Missouri River there are some decent small streams to fish in the area.Of course they go nameless.It’s a great way to spend a day and seeing some great country.My friend Heather and I headed out to check out a stream she has access…

2020 Summer Forecast  Rivers are now in summer mode and flows remain good.Fishing has been decent to good and we are expecting to have excellent Hopper fishing starting soon.READ OUR CURRENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Please Read the Alberta Covid 19 Instructions for Fishing  Floating The Saint Mary River -BC Reduced…

  I arrived in Montana last week and so far its been a blast.I have fished some small creeks,Guided on the Missouri River and explored some new water with my friend Lindsey Channel. The Fishing has been good and will only get better,as the rivers are on the high side…

From a Calgary Fly-Fishing perspective the relationship between The Bow River and The City is extremely unique.The “famous” stretch of the Bow River referred to as The “lower” Bow River is where the action is.Depending on who you talk to  this section starts  at Fish Creek Provincial Park while some…

Leeches are an important food source for all things “fishy”  subsequently most Fly-Fishers have a go to pattern that they use.Mine has always been a very basic Mohair Leech as it’s simple to tie and fishes well.Fishing Leech Patterns on both Rivers and Lakes can be done in any number…

Looking for a flashy streamer that’s easy to tie,gets to the bottom of things and catches the crap out of a variety of Gamefish ? Look know further than the Kreelex Streame !Even though it has been popular in the East for sometime,The Kreelex gained popularity in the West 10…

  Let’s face it this Corona Virus has placed the World on “pause” until further notice.Fishing Trips requiring flying are being postponed or canceled severely impacting the Fy-Fishing Industry especially Destination Guides, Oufitters and Lodges as no one wants to risk travel and you cant blame them.I had high hopes…

As our 2019 Season Fly-Fishing Season Ends we are excited about what lays ahead in 2020.We will be active on Montana’s Missouri River starting In May of 2020 along with our regular operations in Southern Alberta ,namely the and S.W.Alberta.Andres will be looking after the B.C. Operation allowing us to…

As far as the trout hierarchy goes nothing beats Brown Trout.Cutties are cute,Rainbows fill a void and I would rather take a disobedient Labrador Puppy for a walk than catch a Bull Trout.Opinionated ? You bet.Targeting Big Brown Trout is a lot of fun, wether its a big floatable river…

5 Tips to Prepare for a Fly-Fishing Trip Out West  

Congrats ! You have gotten far in a guiding career by working hard and being a good person to be around on a fishing trip.However chances are the reason why you are reading this Blog Post is because Mid Life may have hit you hard. Let face it,The past 20-30…

In Praise of the 5 weight Fly Rod

Down here in Arizona the days (like everywhere ) are longer, nights are shorter and temperatures are downright balmy.It’s almost Bass fishing time ! I’ll get at it next week. The Northern Rockies are experiencing classic late winter -early spring conditions,warm one day then snowing the next.Snow Pack  is slightly below…

Here are a few pics from 2018.Once again I am grateful to be able to enjoy a variety of Landscapes while either Fly-Fishing or Bird Hunting.Bot hare fantastic sports that provide the participants a means of escape from the day to day grind.I sincerely hope you enjoy them and I…

My new go to camera for quick “snaps” is my iPhone 8+ as mentioned in a previous Blog Post  its easy to see why.Here are some recent pics taken with my iPhone …enjoy !

I recently purchased an iphone8+.The camera is amazing ! Lots of cool features have been added to it which is very impressive.H ave a look a some recent Fly-Fishing Porn shot with the iPhone8+ .  

Since late June we have been getting at it.The Rivers have shaped up and are looking very sexy.We have had some awesome days on rivers with awesome people.Enjoy the pics!  

Depending on the day,The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta is an exceptional river to Fly-Fish because it holds a solid population of brown and rainbow trout that reach trophy size.The month of September and into October is an excellent timeframe to Fly-Fish The Bow River.Why? Hopper fishing is…

Ah Montana.The name conjures up images of all things wild.Most think of the State as the last best place … in the lower 48.I’ll agree.It’s a place filled with Mountains,Prairres,Cowboys and Cowgirls,Smalltowns with cool Bars which (the bars ) come with the usual Montana Bar names such as  The Stockman,The…

An oft-overlooked fly on many Western rivers is the Little Yellow Stonefly — more commonly known as the Yellow Sally. Its brethren the Little Green Stonefly, or Lime Sally, suffers the same fate: both tend to hatch sporadically and in localized clusters, and many fly fishers aren’t aware of their…

For the last few years my “Montana Stop” has now included some exploration of the country side including searching out some small stream fishing.It’s led to some great new discoveries and although the fish are not as big or the creeks as fertile as the nearby Missouri River it provides…

Sometimes you just need to get away, and that’s what I did last month with my new fishing kayak. I took off to the B.C. Interior for 10 days. I haven’t seriously fished lakes for 10 years, but this spring I decided to change that, so I set out for the…

Down here in The Sonoran Desert things are heating up ..literally.From what I can tell The Bass are finishing off their Spawning and are now trying to make up for calories lost.It’s a good time to get out and hit a few of the Desert Bass Lakes that are in…

5 Tips to Prepare for a Fly-Fishing Trip Out West

  British Columbia small streams are prolific fish and scenery producers; it’s not uncommon to catch 20-inch plus cutthroat, rainbow and bull trout in the small streams we fish. The Wigwam River,Fording River , Michel Creek and Alexander Creek are Elk River tributaries that are very accessible from Fernie, B.C.…

 Orvis Elk River Fly-Fishing Report -Updated Weekly  Click Here for Elk River Fly-Fishing Reports  Checkout our New Trip Planer  Our Fly-Fishing story began in 1988 when Dave Brown,a Bow River Fly-Fishing Guide  launched his Professional Fly-Fishing career. Overtime  the operation evolved into Dave Brown Outfitters,which has gained  and earned a strong reputation…

This past weekend I had the opportunity too cast a few more of Orvis’s New Premium Fly-Rod The Helios 3.Afterall there is a lot of warranted hype and the folks at Orvis are happy with the results with the launch.I don’t blame them, the rod lives up to everything Orvis…

The Elk River Valley is loaded with some really nice Walk & Wade Creeks .Not only are the creeks close to Fernie B.C. ,these small streams are home to some very decent sized trout and are a great option to our  Elk River Fly-Fishing Float Trips .    

Watch our latest Elk River Fly-Fishing Video   Located in S.E. British Columbia, The Elk River and its tributaries are home to a wild and native population of westslope cutthroat and bull trout. The Elk River  is renowned for its dry-fly fishing. The river flows through the sleepy ski town of…

The Dave Brown Outfitters Fly-Fishing  Guide Staff  has  worked out of Fernie Britsh Columbia’s Kootenay Fly-Shop  Since 1995 .We enjoy meeting our Clients in this  friendly,fun and professional environment each morning .It’s close proximity to The Elk River makes it easy for our Elk River Fly-Fishing Guides to get you…

  Read Our Blog Post about The Bow River  Southern Alberta’s Bow River is world-renowned for its hard-fighting brown and rainbow trout. The Bow is truly a trophy fishery, with both browns and rainbows averaging 19 inches. Our Guided Bow River Fly-Fishing trips take place in- and downstream of the city of…

The Bull River is located north of Fernie British Columbia.It’s a small wilderness river that features dry fly fishing in crystal clear water for native Westslope Cutthroat and Bull Trout.The Bull River is floatable via rafts  and is an excellent sidebar to our Elk River Floats.Fly-Fishers enjoy non-stop dry fly…

If 2019 shapes up to be anything like 2018 then look out ! We experienced one of the best Hopper Seasons in Alberta and British Columbia.All the rivers we guide on fished great.The only thing we can really say is Book Now ! the way conditions are shaping up it’s…

These are some of my favorite pictures from 2017. I hope you enjoy them and all the best in 2018 ! DB    

Besides the warm winters Arizona is home to some very spectacular and varied scenery.Personally I am partial to what I see on my adventures throughout the Borderlands which  encompasses the S.E. Corner of the State.It’s unique.It’s an area of the continent where the Rockies meet the Sierra Madre,The Region is…

What’s your favorite Fly-Fishing or Bird Hunting ? I get this question a lot,I guess because I am “all in” on both sports and easily shift into one or the other depending on the Season.Thats the key, The Season as both are seasonal sports. Both Sports parallel each other,in other…

The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta continues to fish great.Hopper- Dropper rigs are getting it done and so are streamers.Of course nymphing is also working but why? when other techniques delver above average sized fish?.Current hatches are Caddis and B.W.O’s. Meanwhile down in S.E. British Columbia The Elk…

As I am sure you know The Orvis Company launched it’s new premium rod back in July.They have now entered the market place in 9 ft 5 wts and 9ft 8 wts.,a good start.I’ll save the technical specifications for The fine Folks at Orvis,afterall they designed the rod.What is encouraging…

  The Elk River near Fernie BC continues to fish well.Recent cooling trends have kept the water temps. low and the fish are happy.Hatches of October Caddis and Flavs have had the cutties looking up.During non-hatch periods Streamers and Terrestrial Patterns have  been working well.Please checkout Back Country Closures -Due…

Regular clients of mine know that I’m not a fan of bull trout; any freshwater fish that doesn’t respond to hatches isn’t worthy of a fly-fisher’s attention. Call me a snob. I can live with that. So I’m pleased to report that southeast B.C.’s Bull River, which parallels the Elk…

  The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta has been fishing good.Recent cooler temps and rains will bring the water temperature down resulting on what we hope turns int another streamer eating feeding frenzy.Caddis and Tricos have been hatching,however Hopper fishing has been the showcase. South of Calgary,The Oldman…

  Alberta’s Bow River is renown for its large rainbows and browns.Some folks say it’s one of the best rivers in the West for big trout.I agree.This season has been epic in terms what the Bow River can reward Anglers.You earn your big browns via throwing streamers or hoppers into…

As we head into August we are stoked about the amount of Hoppers we are seeing…everywhere!The Elk River is really shaping up,currently hatches of Caddis and Flavs are happening and Streamer fishing during none hatch  periods is very effective.Over in SW Alberta the same holds true for the hatches and…

The Elk River  and area streams near Fernie B.C. are fishing well.Hatches of Caddis, Green Drakes and a variety of Stoneflies are getting the fish to look up. Anglers fishing Streamers are having success targeting Bull Trout. The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta is fishing great.Stone fly patterns…

The Elk River  and area streams near Fernie B.C. are fishing well.Hatches of Caddis,Green Drakes and a variety of Stoneflies are getting the fish to look up.Anglers fishing Streamers are having  success targeting Bull Trout . The Bow River in and below Calgary Alberta is fishing great.Stone fly patterns and…

 Orvis Elk River Fly-Fishing Report -Updated Weekly  Click Here for Elk River Fly-Fishing Reports  Checkout our New Trip Planer  Our Fly-Fishing story began in 1988 when Dave Brown,a Bow River Fly-Fishing Guide  launched his Professional Fly-Fishing career. Overtime  the operation evolved into Dave Brown Outfitters,which has gained  and earned a strong reputation…

Clients often have trouble seeing their white-posted flies in heavy foam or under midday glare. Since seeing your fly is critical to successful fly-fishing, I’ve been experimenting with several new post colours that stand out under those conditions. Guides occasionally lapse into thinking that it doesn’t matter if clients see their flies –…

The Bow River is a great world class fishery.Why? Because of its solid population of large brown and rainbow trout which on average are 19 inches.The Bow River is also very easy to get togas most U.S. Cities have direct flights into Calgary Alberta.This makes it easy for Anglers looking…

Snowpack in The Canadian Rockies is very good.We are suggesting that you don’t come up until after July 1st,unless there is a huge early season melt River wont be fishable until then.Once the rivers start to drop conditions will be “lights out” for the entire season ..do to a good…

  Rainbows,Brookies,Cutthroats and Bulls all have their place in Trout and Char lore.However it’s the European Knockout that wins the beauty contest.Mention big trout in a room full of fly-fishers and you will have everyone’s un divided attention,add big browns and the same room will start to drool. Salmo Trutta…

  Read Our Blog Post about The Bow River  Southern Alberta’s Bow River is world-renowned for its hard-fighting brown and rainbow trout. The Bow is truly a trophy fishery, with both browns and rainbows averaging 19 inches. Our Guided Bow River Fly-Fishing trips take place in- and downstream of the city of…

  British Columbia small streams are prolific fish and scenery producers; it’s not uncommon to catch 20-inch plus cutthroat, rainbow and bull trout in the small streams we fish. The Wigwam River,Fording River , Michel Creek and Alexander Creek are Elk River tributaries that are very accessible from Fernie, B.C.…

British Columbia’s Saint Mary River flows  out of the Purcell Mountains this beautiful river delights the fly fisher for its entire length. Like the Elk River , the Saint  Mary River  has a lake at the top that buffers flows and minimizes scouring during runoff. It’s also one of the…

   Missouri River  Dry Dry Fly Eat    The Missouri River is  regarded as one of the best Tailwater Fisheries in North America.It’s home to a rich and varied insect life ,great scenery and a wild trout population that is off the charts.We believe that Fly-Fishing Montana’s Missouri River should…

Watch our latest Elk River Fly-Fishing Video     Located in S.E. British Columbia, The Elk River and its tributaries are home to a wild and native population of westslope cutthroat and bull trout. The Elk River  is renowned for its dry-fly fishing. The river flows through the sleepy ski town…

We have had a good number of trips out on Alberta’s  Bow River  which usually by this time is blown out.Although high it’s fishing like the champion that it is.Like the 2015 season,2016 will be  all about BIG Browns and Rainbows.This is what separates Alberta’s Bow River from all the…

Texas Bobwhite Quail Point For January and February of 2026 We will be conducting guided Bobwhite Quail Hunts on The historic 600,000 acre Waggoner Ranch near Vernon Texas. Bobwhite Quail Covey Rise This all wild Bird Hunt is unique in the sense that the Ranch has never been hunted before…

Fall has finally arrived on The Prairies of Montana and Saskatchewan. With The cooler temperatures comes better scenting conditions for our Bird Dogs and lots of Waterfowl that have dropped down from the Arctic. The results are some great pointing dog work and stellar Waterfowl Hunts. We are enjoying it…

Bird Hunters either like Pheasants or they hate them. Why ? they are cagey as F##k running out on dogs that are pointing them is the common answer. I agreed and will admit that when I got back into Bird Hunting I would gladly chase Roosters across the Prairie ,…

When I am out there in the field or on the river I am usually armed with a camera and always my iPhone. Which, over the course of a Guide Season a scene or subject pops up and says take a picture of me I am ready ! These are…

Every Bird Hunting Season we get an opportunity to drool over guns that our Clients bring to the field. Ranging from rare Round Bodies and Side Locks to straight forward Box Locks. They are all gorgeous and most importantly are being taken out in the field where they belong as…

With the Arizona Season now ended its time to start looking forward to hunting in Saskatchewan and Montana. With snow on the Prairies one can speculate that we will have good cover going into the season. We are looking forward to that. In the meantime bookings are coming in in…

Despite the warm & dry conditions we have been sucking it up and  getting at it. Tough on some days and  better on others. It boils down to hoping that the stars align for the day out in the field. At the end of the day the Birds are there,…

It’s been another great Season,both here in Montana and in Saskatchewan Upland Bird numbers were up which for  Clients meant excellent opportunities for . Due to Client requests We  took advantage of the abundant Waterfowl opportunities  in Saskatchewan ,which resulted in great Sand Hill Crane and Specklebelly Goose Field Shoots.…

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Some Video I put together during the 2023 Season

One of the many bonuses of Guiding Bird Hunts is getting to drool over a lot of really cool and sometimes very old Double Guns.The Clients that carry them purchased them for a number of reasons, most notably the workmanship that goes with the gun which is always top notch.The…

We are booking up for the 2024 Season in Montana and Saskatchewan .No doubt with the mild winter we will have lots of carry over birds when nesting season rolls around.Our season gets going September 15th and we run until October 31st. Montana offers great Sage Grouse hunting up until…

Our Arizona Quail Season is in full swing.Clients that have been out with us have been experiencing good numbers of Gambels and Scaled Quail.Mearns Hunting has been ok but the Coveys are small.Needless to say we are not going hard on them. Overall its been a busy season with lots…

Upland Bird Hunting in Montana and Saskatchewan has been very good.Hun and Shaprtail Populations are strong and the Waterfowl Migration has picked up s more birds pour in from the north. It’s been a great time to be out on the Prairie and most importantly the Dogs and our Clients…

The 2023/24 is season is shaping up well.Gambels and Scaled Quail hatch reports are solid,however Mearns Quail Numbers will be down due to a poor Monsoon Season.The Desert Quail numbers will no doubt provide a lot of action.To book your Arizona Guided Quail Hunt Contact Us.  Arizona Quail Season Dates…

Arizona Quail Hunting Our Arizona Quail Season ended on 12 Feb.By all accounts it was a good one.We had a good uptick on Mearns Quail,Gambels and Scaled Quail numbers where better than expected which resulted in many of our Clients harvesting the coveted Arizona Quail Slam. Due to a un…

We are well into our Arizona Quail Season and by all accounts our Clients are happy with how their trips are going down.Out Patagonia Hunts have been received well and we have had a great first run at the El Coronado Ranch. Mearns numbers are good and sometimes excellent while…

The Arizona Quail Season will be here before we know it.Based on Forecasted Monsoon Rains and what Winter Rains we received,we are expecting Poor to Fair hunting for Gambels Quail,Fair Hunting for Scaled Quail and Decent too Good for Mearns Quail.Therfore lots of Homework in the form of scouting will…

We are getting ready to shift gears into Bird Hunting mode and of course are looking forward to it.Reports are good  for Upland Bird Hunting in Montana.Pheasants,Huns ,Sharptails and Sage Grouse all are expected to be doing good. We have also had some good reports from our Landowners in Saskatchewan.Hun…

The Arizona Quail Season has been over for sometime but we are really looking forward to what  the 2022/23 Season has in store.It’s hard to predict how it will go down but we will keep doing the rain dance ! The Arizona Quail Hunting Season is a long one, stretching…

We have been home in Arizona since the beginning of November and from everything we have been witnessing we are off to a “spotty ” season.Gambel’s Quail took a hit this year and to some extent so di d Scaled Quail.Mearns Quail are on the road to recovery but should…

It’s always bittersweet when a season comes to the end.The closing is a signal for more  good things to come and it gives us tie to plan for another.Our Arizona Quail Season is no different ,we are glad its over but can’t wait until the 2021-22  gets here. Reflecting back…

Covey Rise -Saskatchewan Upland Bird and Waterfowl Guide In 2000 Licensed Saskatchewan Upland Bird and Waterfowl Guide and Outfitter Dave Brown made the decision to focus his Wingshooting Endeavors in The Province of Saskatchewan.The attraction was and still is,lack of hunting pressure,great habitat,LOTS of Huns and Sharptails,low population density and…

This is the “year” for Desert Birds according to The Arizona Game and Fish Dept. Here in the S.E. Corner you’re working for them and overall its been good.The recent rain has really helped with scenting conditions and there are now longer clouds of dust hanging over the dogs as…

I have been back from Montana for about 2 weeks and we are slowly getting out and checking out some areas and running dogs.This will increase now that its cooling off.From what I have seen here in S.E. Arizona  Gambels and Scaled Quail Numbers are solid ,up from previous years.We…

  There is nothing better than getting out on to the Prairies in the Fall and chase Birds.Normally we would be in Saskatchewan  however thats not the case for this season, we are in Eastern Montana. The Landscape is vast and full of opportunities for the Dogs and Hunters.Native Birds…

Conditions are looking good for the up and coming Arizona Quail Hunting Season.We are stoked.Our prediction based on observations and rain patters is Gambels and Scaled Quail numbers will be good ,Mearns Quail hunting will be spotty and fair in those spots.We are confident that those venturing south to Arizona…

This year will will be offering Guided Hunts in the State of Montana thru our Montana L.L.C. and Partnership Channel & Brown Outfitting Company (Outfitter #7886 ) .We will be located near Malta MT and have over 120,000 acres under lease consisting of great Sharptail,Hun,Sage Grouse and Pheasant Habitat.As this…

Mark shoots an Arizona Quail Slam in 1 Day while hunting with D.B.O.

Last Year Mark Peterson and his Father set out to hunt all the Upland Species in North America.We helped Mark out on The Desert Bird Front and he was able to shoot an Arizona Quail Slam.Mark owns World Trophy Adventures and you can book your Arizona Quail Hunt with them.

A Short video I put together while Guiding Mearns Quail Hunters in Arizona featuring my “Rock Star” Brittany  Kate.

So far so good as we have received a lot of Winter rain.This should result in a better than normal bump for Gambels and Scaled Quail.Arizona Mearns Quail require Monsoon or Summer Rains to stimulate their reproductive cycle.Right Now its safe to say we will have better numbers of Scaled…

The Arizona Quail Season has now ended and by all accounts it was decent.We saw a little  bump in Desert Bird #’s and depending where you hunted Mearns seemed to be OK overall.The good news is that at time of writing its raining, and we had a lot of it…

For a Bird Dog person nothing beats seeing a dog on point especially if its yours.There is something mesmerizing about it,For  few seconds seems everything freezes for a few seconds before the Covey flush,You seem to be in slow motion as you move past the dogs.It’s a beautiful thing.The back…

I can’t think of a more picturesque place to hunt Quail than right here in Arizona.Luck Us !yThe landscapes are breathtaking and the Gambels,Mearns and Scaled Quail are pretty darn photogenic in their own right also.Right now there is snow up on the mountains and due to all the rain…

Mearns Quail Season gets a lot of folks stoked about Quail Hunting in S.E. Arizona.Reports and findings are that areas are spotty, some places are better than others and some days are good some days can be slow.Typical of wild Bird Hunting.Mearns Quail inhabit an incredible landscape that few venture…

With The Arizona Mearns Quail Season set to open on Friday December 6th we have a little excitement in the air here in beautiful downtown Patagonia AZ A.K.A.- Mearns Quail H.Q. of the World.The word on the street is Mearns #’s are spotty at best.For those looking for the ultimate…

With the variety of Quail we have and the different habitats that they are found in I.M.H.O. requires different chokes to meet the challenge of Hunting Quail in Arizona.A tightly choked gun might be ok for Scaled and to some extent Gambels Quail but could be a disadvantage hunting Mearns…

It’s good to be home in Arizona.With that comes a lot of preparation for the up and coming season which equates to driving around the S.E. Corner of the State and doing ‘Taste Tests”  better known as Scouting which entails running dogs and seeing what is out there. Other areas…

The 2018/19Season was all about Mearns Quail,with a few Gambels and Scalies thrown in.We had to work for the Birds but as the saying goes “thats what wild bird hunting is all about”.Our Clients like that and so do we.  S.E. Arizona has had above average moisture over the Winter…

With all the choices in shotguns that are out there it seems the guns that really draw the ultimate in “sexy’ comments are side by sides shotguns.A few reasons for this are they are the original game guns as SxS’s and have been around a lot longer than any other…

  The Saskatchewan Season is shaping up to be another stellar year.The area received some cold temperatures however things are back to normal now with a feeling of spring is in the air.We are excited ! last year Upland Bird numbers where very decent and Waterfowl hunting was also good.We…

So far this has been another Season of The Mearns Quail.We are getting into decent numbers of birds which keeps things interesting.Even more interesting is the amazing Landscape which we find them in.We still have openings for January into February.Call Us @800-453-3991 Text us @520-604-2729 or email us dave@davebrownoutfitters.com

  The 2018/19 Season was a busy one! Although Desert Quail Numbers where down the Mearns Quail pulled us through the season with many clients enjoying their time chasing this sometimes elusive trophy bird.Thanks to all that made it down to Hunt with us,We appreciate it and sure enjoyed sharing…

I guess it’s very apparent that my outdoor related activities are focused around Fly-Fishing and Bird Hunting.Of course there is a build up of anticipation which leads to the first day of ‘the season” which can be opening day or the day of arrival to a destination.As the season moves…

Slowly but surely we are getting down to the wire of The Arizona Quail Season.Here in the S.E. Corner of the State it’s been a Mearns Game as Desert Birds are low.Despite the hectic pace of our Guide Season I’ve made it a point (no pun intended ) to get…

Here are a few pics from 2018.Once again I am grateful to be able to enjoy a variety of Landscapes while either Fly-Fishing or Bird Hunting.Bot hare fantastic sports that provide the participants a means of escape from the day to day grind.I sincerely hope you enjoy them and I…

Bird Hunting Zen This Arizona Quail Season will go down as poor for Desert Quail (Gambels and Scaled ) and ok but spotty for Mearns Quail.This is due to poor winter rains which Gambels and to some extent Scaled Quail rely on.The Summer or Monsoon Rains where overall ok which…

With our Saskatchewan Bird Hunting Season over it’s time to post a few pics from there.We where kinda busy hence the delay.The beauty is in the moment and a pic is the next best thing to being there ! Enjoy !  

About this time every year I post something about Huns.Usually its on a day off when I can kick back and reflect on the days that have slipped passed since arriving in Saskatchewan. What excites me is watching the Dogs get their head back into the game… quickly.It sees the…

Our Arizona Quail Season will go down in the History Books as tough but rewarding.When it ended I needed to get out of Dodge and chill out with just my four legged Amigos.I always had it in for the Trans Pecos area of West Texas,maybe it has something to do…

A lot of recent Mearns Quail Hunting Reports would make for good Country and Western Songs.Other reports are a lot more up beat.The reality is the Sonoran Desert is not an easy place to Bird Hunt,Conditions are tough on both Hunters and Dogs yet some folks dont get that.Most will…

Mearns Quail Season opens in less than a week, this Friday to be exact.From what I have been seeing and the word from those in the know mainly Border Patrol Agents and Ranching Friends The season  should be pretty decent.Here in Patagonia the RV Park is starting to load up…

Besides the warm winters Arizona is home to some very spectacular and varied scenery.Personally I am partial to what I see on my adventures throughout the Borderlands which  encompasses the S.E. Corner of the State.It’s unique.It’s an area of the continent where the Rockies meet the Sierra Madre,The Region is…

It was time to get serious and go out and actually hunt instead of just running dogs.This morning I loaded myself and 6 dogs up and off we went into Cochise County in search of Scaled Quail.I should have been out the door earlier so I could hunt in cooler…

It had been a long while since I hunted Pheasants.For the most part my current Dog String had never been into them.They have seen lots of Huns Sharptails and a lot of Quail but never the wily Ditch Parrot. As luck would have it this year the Dogs and I…

As a Bird Hunter I am drawn to the Abandoned Farmsteads that dot both The Southern and Northern Great Plains Landscape.The Shelter Belts that surround the old homesites are a sanctuary for Wildlife.An oasis to get out of the cold winds of winter and most provide nesting cover once Spring…

What’s your favorite Fly-Fishing or Bird Hunting ? I get this question a lot,I guess because I am “all in” on both sports and easily shift into one or the other depending on the Season.Thats the key, The Season as both are seasonal sports. Both Sports parallel each other,in other…

It seems shitty things happen in threes,today confirmed that .Lisa took our English Pointer “Buddy” to the Vet because he was favoring a leg ,the results of the X -Rax showed a tumor growing in his shoulder area.We could have had the leg amputated buying us maybe two more months.Over…

Covey Rise -Saskatchewan Upland Bird and Waterfowl Guide In 2000 Licensed Saskatchewan Upland Bird and Waterfowl Guides and Outfitter Dave Brown made the decision to focus his Wingshooting Endeavors in The Province of Saskatchewan.The attraction was and still is,lack of hunting pressure,great habitat,LOTS of Huns and Sharptails,low population density and…

One of the harsh realities of owning a bunch of Bird Dogs is that get  to “play God”.Sometimes in very short duration.Like all stressful and emotional situations,We often ask  God ( or the Powers of the Universe )for a sign to help justify our decision making.I received  “the sign” this…

Two years ago I purchased a 12 Bore Side Lock choked Skeet 1 and Skeet 2.Now that I have had  a couple of seasons shooting it I am impressed with the versatility of the gun.From the open Plains of Saskatchewan to the relatively tight shooting of Arizona’s Mearns Country this…

This afternoon Spot was diagnosed with Lymphoma and given the circumstances I made the difficult decision to put Spot down.At 2.35 PM his Heart stopped beating,I said good bye to what in my mind was a perfect Bird Dog . From when I first met him as a 4 month…

Although Ace and Crush had already completed previous loops,I wanted to do my final  loop of the Season with two young dogs.Within minutes Crush was backing Ace, both relocated as I tried to”hook”  around to come in to the points from the front,nothing happened.The dogs relocated again with the same…

Arizona’s Quail Season ends on Feb.12th.As usually it will be bittersweet.I’ll miss the hectic mornings of a busy Guide Season as I prepare for another one.It;s been a blast meeting one new faces and introducing folks to our little corner of the world.Everyday that I am in the field I…

The Arizona Qual Season is still going strong.The weather is great and as usual so is the scenery.Our dogs are enjoying the days in the field and so are we.Rain is also in the forecast which excites us about the potential for next season.Enjoy The Pics!  

Hunting and Fly-Fishing is the excuse for being there.The underling reason why you are either standing in a river holding a Fly-Rod or walking behind a couple of English Pointers on some wide open landscape is because you are part or a much larger picture.I Know thats deep but after…

The dogs and I have been out a lot.Near record breaking temperatures and lack of rain have made the game the more challenging.We suck it up and go for it.We all agree we cant think of anything else we would rather do or where we would rather be.Enjoy The pics…

Mearns Quail Season finally opens tomorrow and by all accounts it should be a good one.The dogs and I can vouch for that, we have been out educating the birds and scouting.Like last season,conditions or bird numbers will vary but overall its good. As Hunters accessing Public Lands we should…

A friend and I had a conversation about different gauges and loads.Rob who is an avid Wingshooter likes 12 gauge guns because of the larger pattern and less chance that the bird would be on the fringe of the pattern resulting in a cripple.Basically he was crapping on sub gauge…

“At the turn of the last century a group of Calgary Sportsman led by the infamous Judge Winters  where concerned with the decline of Sharptail Grouse Habitat caused by land  being cleared for farming.The Judge and his cronies decided that a “new” bird was needed to be introduced to their…

Last Year the dogs and I made a stop along Montana’s Missouri River Breaks.Considering we had been traveling for two days had a great time stretching our legs and pointing birds.This Year was know different. It’s our first major stop to get out and work dogs on live birds.Considering all…

Having a  Side x Side Shotgun fetish is addcitive.You might become possessed  about collecting guns from a certain Maker or Country.You may get on a Hammer Gun kick or become a collector of American built L.C. Smith’s or Parker’s.Budget conscious( myself included) Folks stick to Box Locks as there are…

Once  Fall  rolls around The Dogs and I  find ourselves on The Saskatchewan Prairies,its a magical place and timeframe.The reason why we are there is to harvest Fall’s bounty of wildlife.Upland Birds  namely Hungarian Partridge and Sharptail Grouse are pursued via Pointing Dogs and lots of walking.Waterfowl Hunting is a…

Our Quail Season has been over since mid February.Until its time for me to head north for our Fly-Fishing SeasonI try to spend as much time as possible working Bird Dogs.It’s the perfect time to get the dogs focused on such things as steady to wing and shot,plus correct any…

It’s Been a while since I have waded thru the Grasslands  of The Southern Plains,having spent 5 seasons guiding Bobwhite Quail Hunts  in Oklahoma I admit I miss it.On a whim my friend Randy Babb and I decided that we would blow of of Arizona and finish off our bird…

  This AM I went thru the motions that since mid November have dominated my life.I loaded dogs into the boxes on the truck,grabbed my tracking collars,the 20 Gauge  AyA, then texted my friend that I was suppose to hunt with to see if he was ready.His response was that…

    We lost our little “Dixie Chick” on Sunday.Lisa found here in a dog run where she went into,hopped into a dog house and died.She was a great,feisty little Bird Dog,Pet and Companion.Dixie was whelped in Oklahoma and came to us via Mike Logan’s Bo-Darc Kennel in Ponca City.Mike…

This is a great time of year to be out exploring Arizona’s high desert (AKA Mearns Land).Recent storms have added much needed  moisture to the mountains and Valley floor.Scenting conditions have improved but the good news is it sets us up for a great next season. A lot of creeks…

    Our 2015 Season will go down in The Dave Brown Outfitter’s History Book as one of the most successful ever.As usual a lot of different rivers where fished and many miles of ground covered.From The Sonoran Desert of Arizona,to the Northern Rockies then out  to the Great Plains…

The long and awaited Arizona  Mearns Quail Season has been open for about a week.By all it accounts everyone is happy with what they are seeing,both in bird numbers and in the stunning scenery our part of the world has to offer. The only “bitch” is we all wish it…

I am constantly blown away at the vistas to be found in the S.E. corner of our State.Bird hunting is my excuse to get out there and see what’s up.Like anytime spent in the great outdoors it’s always an adventure.  

The dogs and I have been back home in the Desert for a little over a week.Thanks to some cool temperatures we have been getting out and chasing Desert Quail (Gambels and Scaled ) It’s been fun.Clients are enjoying it.Human miles are walked,Dog miles are ran.Everyday is different as scenting…

With the Migration in full swing here is some scenes from some of our Waterfowl Hunts

The Dogs and I have hit the Saskatchewan Prairie and we have been “full on”.The Pointing Dogs have been pointing and the Labradors have been retrieving,they are enjoying it.Huns and Sharptails have rebounded back after a couple of super cold winters making for lots of Bird contacts or points. It’s…

Former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a favorite dry fly – the H&L Variant. Traditional, iconic, reliable – the fly was like ‘Ike’ himself, Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe in WWII, the man who brought Nazism to its knees, and widely considered one of the greatest American…

These are some pictures of our Dogs being Dogs.We think they are  the most happiest,honest ,loyal and regal  animal on the Planet.The same qualities we as Humans try to aspire to.It’s all there in one happy little bundle of fur,farts and barks.No strings attached.The bonus Pic is our Cat “Burrito”.He…

  Right after our Arizona Quail Hunting Season  our Bird Dog training season starts running until it’s to warm which could make for an unwanted Rattlesnake encounter.The area we train it is home to Scaled and Mearns Quail and usually on each of our two hour   long loop’s  we connect…

With The Arizona Quail Hunting Season done and over with it’s time to start looking at 2015 will bring.I am already starting to get pumped up about Fly-Fishing,slowly weening myself from Shotgun Porn Sites and switching to Fly-Fishing Porn Sites. Of course I will be adding more Fly-Fishing pics to…

I have been out a lot sharing the Arizona Outdoors with folks from around the Country.Here are some recent pictures of our adventures.

A few days ago Lisa made an appointment with our Veterinarian to have a look at two of our dogs,Dixie and Tank.Dixie had been coughing and not eating while Tank was throwing up everything he ate so off they went.The Doctor examined  Dixie suggested a chest x-ray and that  we…

Today I made the decision to put Ted down.His kidneys where failing.We could have dragged his life out for a couple of months however it would be selfish of us and unfair to our wonderful and funny  dog.Ted  was my first English Pointer, a fine  specimen of what that breed…

Here are some recent pics from our adventures in the great outdoors.Enjoy!

It’s all about the good times in The Grand Canyon State.Especially if you are a Bird Hunter.The days are warm,the scenery is magnificent and there are three species of Quail.Truly this is Bird Hunters Valhalla,if not it’s close.

It’s always a emotional expereince  taking a dog for one last  drive down to to the Vet.Today was no exception.The 18 mile drive goes by very slow and Lisa and I where silent for most of the way.Roxy was snoozing in the back seat.Once the purple needle was administred she…

What great little dog Squeaky is super freindly and lovable with a lot of natural ability  .We have had our share of ups and downs with her training,which has been done totally on wild birds.Now the light has turned on and our little “project” dog has dialed it in. For…

For most Pointing Dog Enthusiasts having your Dog(s) holding point  until you can cover and the birds flush is good enough to get the job done.Fair enough as it is usually the owner and a couple of friends shooting over the dog.But what do you do when your dog starts…

ETHOS -“the character or disposition of a community, group, person, etc.” It’s a two way street with Bird Dogs.As their  Human you are responsible for the well being and training of your Dogs,the more time you spend  with them the better off they will be.They will read you better and understand what exactly you want from them, it’s that…

Fall on The Saskatchewan Prairre is “special.”Everything seems to be moving, the sky is alive with  waterfowl which are in the staging mode,when the weather turns for the worse  they head south.Birds from the North drop in  on every cold front.It’s a great place to be for a Watefowl Hunter.…