This was my first hunt in Scotland. My wife joined me and was able to find plenty of things to do in Pitlochry while I hunted. Our accommodations were not extravagant but quaint and the food was excellent. Ollie is very professional and available to answer questions, etc. before, during and after the hunt. John, my guide, was knowledgeable and enjoyable to hunt with. Stags were extremely abundant. The countryside was beautiful! Overall it was a great experience that I hope to do again.

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.

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!

The quality of the guides and food as well as accommodations are unmatched. I booked hunting trips both domestically as well as internationally. You would be hard-pressed to find a better outfitter period! The guides were hard-working and clearly worked hard to find all of the members of camp a bear. The methods were both semi guided in stands or blinds as well as predator calling bears. I truly can’t say enough positive things about this outfit. If you’re looking for a spring bear hunt, I would highly recommend this outfitter without reservation. Do yourself a favor and book this hunt now!

For the great hospitality at the lodge . The food was as home cooked meals at its best! incredible game on this property was also hard to believe. I’m definitely returning for another hunt .

Damian, the hunt guide, had excellent insight into where to go hunting, what type of game is available and made it very easy to get the sort of trophy that you are looking for.

We had a fantastic time on our pheasant and sharptail hunt! The lodging and property was great, very comfortable for our group and fantastic for our dogs. Ed was exceptionally friendly and helpful, and he shared some great tips that really helped us locate birds across the property. We saw lots of birds and ended up with a great harvest of both sharptails and pheasants. Everything lived up to expectations, and we would definitely do this hunt again. Highly recommended!

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.

The entire family were the absolute best. Couldn't wish for anything more. Charles and Brian knew the animals and how to hunt. They went above and beyond to make sure nothing was overlooked and I had the best time possible.

This outfit is a super cool group. Hard workers, energetic, positive, knowledgeable. It’s like hunting with good friends, but treat you like family. They know their hunting, super fun hunt.