NOMI Guide Service | Upland & Waterfowl Hunts

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ruffed grouse & woodcock

There’s nothing quite like chasing grouse and woodcock in Northern Michigan, where every step through young aspen cuts and alder thickets feels alive with anticipation. The hunt is fast, instinctive, and deeply immersive; a sudden thunder of wings from a ruffed grouse or the erratic, zig-zag flush of a woodcock tests both reflexes and focus in seconds. Crisp autumn air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and the steady rhythm of a good bird dog working cover create an experience that’s as much about the setting as the shot. It’s upland hunting at its purest. Unpredictable, challenging, and incredibly rewarding for those who appreciate the beauty of the Northwoods.

let’s go grouse hunting!

sharptail grouse

Yeah, you read that right… Northern Michigan Sharptail hunts. Join us for a day
in the cattle pastures and short grasses of the eastern Upper Peninsula. Our locality
and relationships with land-owners set the table for success on every hunt. It is not
uncommon for our hunters to have opportunities for Ruffed Grouse, Sharptail Grouse
and American Woodcock in the same day. Let us help you complete your Michigan
Upland Slam this fall.

Let’s Go sharpie hunting!

waterfowl

Waterfowl hunting in Northern Michigan is an early-morning ritual that blends patience, strategy, and adrenaline. Long before sunrise, we’re setting decoys across quiet lakes, rivers, and marshes as the world slowly wakes around you. The stillness is broken by the distant sound of wings and the first calls echoing over the water, building anticipation with every passing minute. Then it happens fast, ducks or geese commit to the spread, cupping their wings and dropping in, and the calm instantly turns into action. It’s a hunt defined by timing, teamwork, and reading the birds, all set against the backdrop of crisp air, rising mist, and the raw beauty of Michigan’s wetlands.

let’s go duck hunting!

Pheasant

Our pheasant hunts take place on a private game bird preserve deep in the heart
of northern lower Michigan. These hunts offer great flying liberated pheasants in a
pristine grassland setting. Like with all of our hunts, hunt over your dogs or ours.
Contact us for pricing and availability.

Let’s Go pheasant hunting!
The interior of a tidy guide’s gear room photographed in crisp detail: neatly stacked waterproof shotguns cases, rows of breathable waders hanging on heavy hooks, shelves of labeled ammo boxes, and bundles of game carriers and lanyards organized by color and use. A detailed map of Northern Michigan marshes and grouse cover hangs prominently on the back wall, pushpins marking prime spots. Overhead LED shop lights cast even, cool light with minimal shadows, emphasizing order and professionalism. Shot from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus throughout, the composition is clean and structured, reflecting reliability, preparation, and high-end guided hunting services.
A dramatic overhead photographic view of a flooded Northern Michigan timber hole at dawn, mirror-smooth water broken only by a carefully spaced spread of floating decoys: mallards, wood ducks, and a few Canada goose silhouettes. A brushed-up, low-profile boat is tucked into the flooded trunks on one side, camouflaged with cattails and marsh grass, shotgun cases and a thermos visible inside. The horizon glows with muted orange and pale blue as fog drifts between dark tree trunks. Soft, misty first light creates subtle reflections and a serene yet anticipatory mood. Wide-angle composition with deep focus for a cinematic, professional feel.
A trio of sleek chocolate and black pointing labs in mid-point, frozen as bronze hunting dog statues on the edge of a golden-brown Northern Michigan grassland, no humans visible. Their glossy coats glisten with tiny dew droplets as their noses aim toward an unseen bird hidden in the tall cover. Behind them, a patchwork of cut fields, cattail marsh edges, and dark pine forest fades into a soft bokeh. Overcast diffused light lends even, natural tones. Photographic realism, slightly low-angle, rule-of-thirds composition, emphasizing intensity, discipline, and teamwork in a calm, focused atmosphere.
A pair of meticulously oiled walnut and blued-steel over-under shotguns resting diagonally across the tailgate of a mud-dusted 4x4 truck, its dark green paint catching the soft sheen of early morning light. Around the guns lie neatly arranged upland and waterfowl shells, a rugged waxed-canvas game bag, and a blaze-orange cap turned upside down. In the blurred background, a frost-tipped Northern Michigan field stretches toward a distant treeline under a pale sky. Photographic realism, eye-level composition, gentle golden-hour side lighting creating rich highlights on metal and wood, with a shallow depth of field for a professional, confident, and inviting mood.