**Everything went perfectly. To understand how unique this horseback hunt truly is, you need to know a few details.** First of all, Dustin is running a huge company, which makes it even more impressive how quickly he responds to inquiries (as long as he has cell service – something that is far from guaranteed in the Yukon, and everyone should understand that). I was fortunate enough to be flown into base camp on a beautiful day. This was the starting point for our 9-day hunt, and there I met my guide and wrangler. Another team was also in camp at that time. The friendliness and professionalism of those guides were outstanding as well. For anyone worried about running into other hunters: this was the only contact, and we had absolutely no overlap during the hunt. From there we spent nine days in the wilderness. You may stay in tents, in small cabins, or – like in base camp – in a larger cabin. The incredible landscape and vastness of this hunting area are simply breathtaking. Traveling by horseback allows you to cover an impressive amount of country. I was lucky – though I believe this applies to all of Dustin’s guides – to be paired with a incredibly hardworking guide and wrangler. Being the last hunter of the season, I was amazed at how hard Tim and Mac were still working after 80 days in the backcountry. This alone gave me complete confidence in everything they did, and that trust is essential. Every hunter, especially European hunters, needs to let go of the idea that you will see game behind every corner. Only then can you enjoy the hunt from the very first day. This is true wilderness, and that affects wildlife behavior. All the more fascinating it is when you finally encounter a moose or another species. If you are fortunate enough to harvest a moose, you will be impressed by the professionalism that follows. From field dressing and quartering the animal, to packing it out, and eventually leaving camp (in my case a full trail-out) – everything was handled with absolute skill and care. It was a worthy ending to a true hunt of a lifetime. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dustin as an outfitter. One small piece of advice: to truly enjoy a horseback hunt, make sure to take a few riding lessons beforehand. **Thank you, Dustin, for making my lifelong dream come true.**

The game was all larger than we had any right to expect; world class blackbuck and red stag. All 4 hunters in our party tagged out. The cleaning service was incredible. The chef cooked meals that tasted and looked like they came from a 5 star restaurant Every. Single. Time.

Words alone can not explain how extravagant and extraordinary this place is… from the land to the animals and even the people my girlfriend and I have met from day one to the very last. The acreage is just astounding and beautiful, and the animals we saw were so beautiful and majestic I took in everything I possibly could during my stay, and this is a place I would love to return to. The people that have created this beautiful paradise for others to enjoy are by far some of the most kind and heartfelt people I have met in a long time and reminded me all the way down to the heart and soul, what southern hospitality is like, and brought back my childhood of living in the south. I would put this place and people at the top of my list of places to book with. Thank you Circle M Lodge for the amazing experience and time shared I plan to see you again next year!

My guide Hunter knew the area really good and knew what bear do.

The guide’s knowledge of both the game animals and the hunting area.

Ivan was an exceptional guide—he and Neil were super communicative from the start, so I knew exactly what to expect before, during, and after the hunt. He recommended fantastic lodging and picked me up right on time in the morning. We headed straight to the hunting ground, spotting game animals immediately upon arrival. A quick stalk led to a harvest I was thrilled with. Ivan even "dialed up" some rare spring sunshine! Highly recommend this outfit—I'm already eyeing future hunts with them.

Each of the 3 hunting groups had an opportunity to shoot a bull moose. After I shot my moose, we FULLY butchered it on site. That includes grinding and packaging all meat to leave the work very minimal when getting back home. Meals were incredible! I expected cheap meals being way out in the bush but instead we received meals you would expect from a white table cloth restaurant!

My father and I hunted red stag during the rut in the Sierra Morena with Ignacio Cáliz of Gestiberian, and Ignacio is the reason it became a father-son trip of a lifetime. He is simply the best guide we have ever hunted with. From our first emails to the day we left, he was completely professional, handling every detail himself from our Seville pickup to the estate. Ignacio's hospitality set the tone for everything. He welcomed us as friends, not clients, and his warmth at the estate and around the table made us feel at home in Andalusia from the first day. As a forestry engineer, Ignacio knows the land and the animals better than anyone we've met. He read the rut, the wind and the terrain with total confidence and put us on a magnificent stag exactly as he planned. What impressed us most was his deep respect for the animals: patient, selective and ethical at every step. He shared his knowledge of Iberian red deer and conservation so generously that we came home understanding the place, not just having hunted it. Ignacio's skill, integrity and genuine care made this a trip we'll talk about for the rest of our lives. If you want to hunt Spain, hunt with Ignacio. I recommend him without reservation, and we will be back.

Great accommodation,food, great guides and excellent territory !

Hunting with Alberta Wild was my first ever guided hunt experience. The owners (Rick & Derek) and their guides worked really hard for our group during the week long hunt. Unfortunately none of us tagged elk but I got close. We got shafted by the weather most of the week with very high winds which made calling for bulls almost impossible. This was not the guides fault as nobody can control the weather. This is a rugged hunt and your success and enjoyment will rely on your physical fitness. I hiked 87.9km total over the seven days. This was up and down rugged ridges and through steep drainages. Just know what you’re getting yourself into. The guys won’t put you in a position where you could get hurt or can’t physically get in/out somewhere due to poor physical fitness, and they pay close attention to how their clients are handling it. They can also take you to more open cut blocks which are easier to access. I got myself ready for this trip by working out and walking with a weighted pack for a number of months before the trip. The accommodations were excellent. Our group of hunters was in a large canvas wall tent with a stove and very comfortable cots. I ate like a king all week. I’d get up in the morning, eat breakfast, hunt all morning, come back to camp and eat to my hearts content for lunch. Then I’d nap, and hunt again for the evening. Once we got back, supper was always great. They have numerous snacks on standby when it’s not meal time and numerous choices for non-alcoholic drinks. You definitely won’t go hungry on this hunt. The hunting was tough but I enjoyed myself and learned a lot. On day five we hiked in close to a bull elk and his cows. The bull bugled multiple times at my guide who continued to call back at him. Eventually the bull stepped into partial view at ~120 yards and I had an opportunity for a good shot, but we had to confirm he was of legal size. I got to watch the bull destroy a tree with his antlers in anger that we were so close to his cows. By the time we could confirm he was of legal size to shoot (legal size is six points on one antler), the bull winded us and had moved into dense brush again, disappearing like a ghost. On day seven we got onto a bull early. We chased this bull for two hours through some extremely steep drainages. We got caught unexpectedly as the bull came back towards us looking for a fight. He was within 30 yards on the ridge above us. The bull made some of the loudest vocalizations I’ve ever heard an animal make. Loud barks and bugles echoed through the drainage around us. He caught our wind and disappeared over the next ridge. I never got a shot, but it was an incredible experience. If you’re doing the rifle hunt you should be ready for shots as close as 30 yards if you’re hunting down in the thick brush. If you’re up in some of the open cut blocks you could expect a shot up to 400 yards. The short of it is, be ready and proficient enough for close/long shots. Shooting sticks don’t really work here so be ready for free-hand/bracing against a tree in odd positions to make a shot. If you’re looking for an adventure then look no further than these guys.