NOMI Guide Service | Upland & Waterfowl Hunts

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Lodging

There are many great places to stay in Northern Michigan that are in close proximity to the areas that we hunt. Please contact us for our recommendation based on your specific hunt plan. We can help you find what ever suits you best, from the breathtaking Inn at Bay Harbor to the local Red Roof Inn.

let’s go grouse 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.