NOMI Guide Service | Upland & Waterfowl Hunts

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Fully guided upland and waterfowl hunts

Walk miles of cover over hard hunting pointing labs, chasing Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock, Sharptail Grouse, or Pheasant across classic Northern Michigan habitat.

Set up over decoys for ducks and geese on rivers, marshes, and lakes at first light. From Mallards and Wood Ducks to Redheads and Pintails. We hunt the current migration pattern.

meet your guide

Northern Michigan native, Ryan Peters, is your guide on every hunt with NOMI Guide Service. With over a quarter century of experience hunting in the Northwoods of Michigan, Ryan is a fully licensed and insured commercial hunting guide who has spent a lifetime committed to conservation and the outdoor lifestyle. Ryan has a wealth of knowledge of the landscapes across northern Michigan and the flora and fauna that inhabit them as well as an infectious passion for everything dogs and wild birds. Having hunted game birds and big game from the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains and fished from coast to coast, he has found nothing as thrilling as hunting ruffed grouse behind a trusty bird dog in Northern Michigan. Come find out why…

A close-up, ground-level photographic view of a meticulously patterned ring-necked pheasant lying respectfully on a weathered wooden crate, its iridescent neck feathers, copper body plumage, and barred tail displayed with clarity and care. Beside it rests a well-worn leather shell belt and a pair of tan upland hunting gloves. The crate is set at the edge of a Northern Michigan field, with dried grasses and a distant line of birch and pine softly blurred. Warm late-afternoon sunlight casts delicate rim lighting along the bird’s contours, creating a dignified, professional mood with shallow depth of field and rustic, documentary realism.
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.
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 quiet two-track logging road in Northern Michigan, captured from a low, forward-facing angle as if from a dog’s-eye view, winding through mixed aspen, birch, and pine forest in late autumn. The dirt path is scattered with yellow and burnt-orange leaves, framed by knee-high ferns and young popples perfect for grouse cover. No people are visible; only a distant silhouette of a pointing lab’s tail and hindquarters fade into the soft bokeh ahead. Overcast, diffused lighting makes colors rich but natural. Photographic realism, leading lines draw the eye down the road, conveying exploration, anticipation, and expert local knowledge.

Reviews

Jim Tropf

The dogs were incredible, and our guide knew every cover—best grouse trip we’ve ever had in Michigan.

Mateo García

From first call to last bird retrieved, NOMI Guide Services delivered a safe, organized, and unforgettable family hunt.

Rates

Ruffed grouse

Starting at $500 per hunter – Full-day upland hunt including professional guide, trained pointing labs.

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✓ Public land

✓ Wild birds

✓ Pointing labs

✓ Full day

sharptail grouse

Starting at $500 per hunter – Full-day upland hunt including professional guide, trained pointing labs.

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✓ Public land

✓ Wild birds

✓ Pointing labs

✓ Full day

Waterfowl Hunt

$300 per hunter – Full-day waterfowl package including blinds or field sets, decoys

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✓ Public covers

✓ Decoy spread

✓ Blinds included

✓ Calling provided

pheasant Hunt

$300 guide fee plus $40 per pheasant. 900 huntable acres in beautiful Northern Michigan

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✓ Public covers

✓ Decoy spread

✓ Blinds included

✓ Calling provided

Stories

Stories from recent Northern Michigan upland and waterfowl hunts.