Mark Nissen – Classic Bird Hunts, WI

The pointing was dead-on from the first covey rise, and Mark’s dog work kept every flush within range. He adjusted the pace to match our group’s skill level, which made the whole morning feel effortless. Already planning a return trip next season.

Booked the Classic Bird Hunts outing on a whim and the whole day ran like clockwork—Mark had the dogs working the cover perfectly and never made us feel rushed between flushes. My lab was tuckered out by noon but that's exactly what I wanted from a guided upland trip in Wisconsin.

The guide was knowledgeable about the local birds, but the pace felt a bit rushed for a half-day hunt. The terrain was manageable, though I wish we'd had more time to work the dogs on a few more flushes.