Within 1.5 hours of Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Guided fishing & hunting adventures.

Real Wisconsin water, hardwater, and woods. Personalized trips for beginners, experienced outdoorsmen, families, and groups—built around the season, the conditions, and what you want to chase.

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Wisconsin outdoors, guided the right way.

Every outing is tailored to the season, conditions, experience level, and kind of day you want to have outside. Trips are offered within approximately 1.5 hours of Eau Claire.

01 / OPEN WATER

Guided fishing

Target walleye, bluegill, panfish, bass, catfish, sturgeon, muskie, and northern pike on a trip built around your goals and experience level.

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02 / HARD WATER

Ice fishing

Stay mobile, read changing conditions, and chase active fish through Wisconsin hardwater with the gear, planning, and guidance to make the day count.

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03 / DEER

Deer hunting

Seasonal deer hunting experiences centered on preparation, strategy, safety, and respect for the land.

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04 / TURKEY

Turkey hunting

Spring turkey trips built around calling, movement, patience, and a memorable day in the Wisconsin woods.

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Know before you go

What’s included and what to bring.

DF Outdoors provides the core guide equipment so clients can focus on the experience. Final details are confirmed for the specific trip, season, and conditions.

What DF Outdoors provides

  • Rods, bait, tackle, and life jackets for fishing trips.
  • Ice-fishing gear and guide equipment for hard-water trips.
  • Blinds and decoys for hunting trips, as applicable.
  • All other basic equipment needed for the planned outing.
  • Fish cleaning is available for an additional $1 per fish.

What clients should bring

  • A valid Wisconsin fishing or hunting license for the activity.
  • Water for the day.
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.
  • Favorite personal rods or sonar units, if you prefer your own setup.
  • Any personal hunting equipment Dom confirms when the trip is planned.
Trip lengthStandard trips are approximately 8 hours.
Open waterUp to 4 guests, plus Dom.
Ice fishingLarger groups can be accommodated—confirm the group size when booking.
ExperienceChildren and beginners are welcome.
PaymentThe remaining balance is due the day of the trip.
WeatherTrips are rescheduled when conditions are unsafe.
Target species

From panfish to trophy predators.

Trip plans depend on the season, current conditions, and what you want to chase.

Fishing

Walleye Bluegill Panfish Bass Catfish Sturgeon Muskie Northern pike

Hunting

Deer Turkey
Dom and a young ice-fishing client holding a northern pike on a Wisconsin lake
Trips for every experience level

More than a catch—it’s a day they’ll remember.

DF Outdoors welcomes first-timers, families, young anglers, and experienced outdoorsmen. Dom adjusts the pace, instruction, and plan around the people in front of him so each trip feels personal, safe, and genuinely fun.

From helping a new angler land a northern pike through the ice to chasing a specific species with a seasoned fisherman, the trip is built around the client—not a one-size-fits-all itinerary.

Beginner- and family-friendly
Dom FlockOwner + Guide, DF Outdoors
Meet your guide

Good trips are about more than the catch.

Dom's passion for the outdoors started early and grew into a career sharing some of Wisconsin's best hunting and fishing opportunities. His easygoing approach, local knowledge, and focus on helping clients find fish make the experience feel personal from the start.

DF Outdoors welcomes everyone from first-time hunters and anglers to seasoned sportsmen. The goal is simple: create a trip that is fun, safe, tailored to the client, and filled with the kind of memories that keep people coming back outside.

Patrick Durkin Outdoors profiled Dom's relentless ice-fishing approach in 2023, following an Eau Claire-area crappie outing and highlighting how he stays mobile, reads fish, and adapts tackle to changing conditions.

Patient instructionLearn techniques you can use long after the trip.
Tailored experienceNo cookie-cutter day on the water or in the woods.
Safety firstClear expectations and responsible decision-making.
Real WisconsinSeasonal opportunities shaped by current conditions.
From the field

See what DF Outdoors is chasing.

Fresh clips, catches, conditions, and field updates from @df__outdoors—focused on the fish, the strategy, and the Wisconsin outdoors experience.

Better off fishin'
DF Outdoors field clip
Hard-water action
Ice fishing with DF Outdoors
Meet the man on the ice
Guide personality + know-how
Featured media

DF Outdoors beyond the boat.

Read, watch, and listen as Dom shares the techniques, strategy, and stories behind his approach to Wisconsin fishing.

Patrick Durkin Outdoors · 2023 Profile

Impatience Pays: Hole Hoppers Put More Crappies on Ice

The feature follows Dom on an Eau Claire-area crappie trip and highlights the mobile, detail-focused ice-fishing approach that became part of DF Outdoors Guide Service.

Read the full story Larry Smith Outdoors

Ice Fishing for GIANT Catfish in River Basins

Larry heads to northern Wisconsin to meet Dom Flock of DF Outdoors and chase giant catfish through the ice.

Watch the episode Iced Up Podcast

Breaking Down Ice Fast & a Flock of Catfish

Dom joins the show to talk fast ice breakdown, picker-boat strategy, and chasing catfish through the ice.

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★★★★★
“Great guide… knows where they will be even if it’s a slow day in the water.”
Fishing_slayer · 5-star Google review
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Start planning

Tell us what kind of trip you're after.

Use the request form to tell Dom what you are looking for. DF Outdoors will reply by email with availability, trip details, pricing, and next steps.

Service area & pricingTrips are offered within approximately 1.5 hours of Eau Claire. Contact DF Outdoors for pricing.
Reservation policyA $100 deposit is required to reserve a date. Deposits are nonrefundable. Trips may be rescheduled for bad weather. Deposit arrangements are handled by email or phone after availability is confirmed.
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Send the basicsTrip type, preferred date, group size, and experience level.
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Get availability & pricingDF Outdoors follows up by email with availability, pricing, and trip details.
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Lock in the tripConfirm the plan and arrange the $100 deposit by email or phone.

Request a trip

DF Outdoors will reply at the email address you provide.

Pricing is provided after your request is reviewed. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required after the trip date is confirmed. Payment details are handled by email or phone. Bad-weather trips may be rescheduled.