Notice
To HuntersBIG NINE’S REPUTATION IN THE HUNTING WORLD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. WE ARE RECOGNIZED WORLDWIDE AS A PROFESSIONAL OPERATION THAT GOES THE EXTRA MILE FOR ITS CLIENTS.
Our Mission Statement
Our goal is to be one of the most respected, knowledgeable and professional operations in Canada; to have guides and clients who want to return; to make a difference in people’s lives; help people experience nature; to promote trophy hunting in a positive and ethical way so that future generations may enjoy the same; to have our clients have a special, safe “First Class” hunt, and to feel that we have worked hard to provide that experience. Hunting Ethics
Our Outfitter
Chad’s introduction into guiding/outfitting began in 2002 when family friends recommended him to Bryan Martin. He started out wrangling and packing and eventually guiding which he immediately took too. Since then Chad has guided in the NWT, Asia, and a number of areas in BC and Alberta. He has always had a determined mindset, and has been willing to do whatever it took for hunters to realize their dream hunt. Aside from guiding he is also the owner operator of a Alberta Whitetail operation (Millers North Outfitting) and has always been committed to not only the success of the trip, but the enjoyment of it as well.
Personnel
We have a very experienced, hardworking & professional guiding staff working for us this year. Guides will be designated to you, each of our guides are exceptional and you can be sure we will put you with the best guy for the job. This area will most likely be different then other outfits you may have been to in a couple ways; There is a somewhat chain in command if you will, but, there will be a lot of responsibility put on the guides to make things run smoothly in your camp. Chad is a hands-on guy who will be guiding also from time to time. We are all a team and all work together striving to build this outfit into the most sought after in Canada. Lastly on team work… Your guides will work long hours and hunt hard. If you can lend a hand it’s always appreciated. Many of the guides will stay up late helping other guides with caping or cooking a meal after they arrive at midnight.
Tipping
Our crew is in the service business, and tipping them is customary and greatly appreciated, but not required. What you tip a person is between you and them. For the guide and crew, 7-12% of the hunt cost is average, depending on their level of service. Your guide will normally get the larger portion of the tip, but if you have a cook or packer/wrangler on your trip (many of the hunters will), don’t forget them. Our guides and staff work long hours and guide because they love it. Regarding tips, cash is always great, so are hunting/outdoor products that you can part with, especially if its something they don’t have, break or need. Again, tipping is not required, but is greatly appreciated and customary. If you do not feel your guide deserves a tip, let us know so we are aware of the issue and can fix it for the next.