Dennis Kavanagh - Your Upland Outfitter and Guide
Hi,
I'm Dennis Kavanagh owner of Montana Bird Hunts. (I'm the one who's petting the setter.) Here is what I and the folks that work with me provide on our guided hunts:
You are welcome to bring your own dog. Our hunts are strictly for wild birds. Our goal is to make sure that you enjoy your hunt by giving you the best and safest hunt possible.
I'm Dennis Kavanagh owner of Montana Bird Hunts. (I'm the one who's petting the setter.) Here is what I and the folks that work with me provide on our guided hunts:
- The best native wild bird habitat available.
- Well trained bird dogs that have lots of experience on wild birds.
- Hunting areas that have world-class scenery.
- Well maintained equipment.
- The best hunting guides in the business.
- The best dining and lodging available.
You are welcome to bring your own dog. Our hunts are strictly for wild birds. Our goal is to make sure that you enjoy your hunt by giving you the best and safest hunt possible.
Profiles
Dennis Kavanagh - owner/guide
Dennis has been bird hunting over pointing and flushing dogs for over 40 years. Dennis grew up in Michigan hunting ruffed grouse, woodcock and pheasant. Dennis is a graduate of Michigan Technological University. Dennis has been a licensed Montana outfitting and bird hunting guide since 1982, and a licensed Arizona quail hunting guide since 1994. Currently, Dennis runs English pointers, setters and cockers.
Justin McGrail - guide
Justin has been guiding with Montana Bird Hunts since 2011. Justin grew up in Michigan and has devoted his life to training and working with hunting dogs. He has been a professional dog trainer since 1993, own and operates Black Creek Dog Training Center in Nunica, MI and has been a Michigan grouse and woodcock guide since 1995. Besides guiding in Michigan and Montana, Justin has guided and trained bird dogs in Oregon, Washington, Kansas,and Arizona. He and his dogs have hunted wild huns, grouse, chukar, pheasant and quail,. For the past several years Justin has judged the Michigan Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Dog Classic. Justin runs setters, short-hairs, pointers, Labs and English cockers.
Casey Phelps - guide
Casey has been guiding for Montana Bird Hunts since 2016. Casey grew up in Idaho and lives in Helena, Montana. Casey runs setters, pointers and German wire-haired pointers. Casey guides fisherman and is also the outfitter of record for The Lodge at Eagle Rock on the Missouri River near Craig, Montana.
Nolan Huffman - guide
Nolan has been guiding for Montana Bird Hunts since 2011. Nolan grew up in North Carolina and has devoted his life to training and working with hunting dogs. Nolan owns and operates Beeline Brittanys. Nolan's formal training dog program is open to all pointing breeds and can be tailored to your desired end result. He trains hunting dogs and NSTRA trial dogs all the way to "steady to wing and shot" or any level in between. Nolan runs Brittanys and pointers.
Dennis has been bird hunting over pointing and flushing dogs for over 40 years. Dennis grew up in Michigan hunting ruffed grouse, woodcock and pheasant. Dennis is a graduate of Michigan Technological University. Dennis has been a licensed Montana outfitting and bird hunting guide since 1982, and a licensed Arizona quail hunting guide since 1994. Currently, Dennis runs English pointers, setters and cockers.
Justin McGrail - guide
Justin has been guiding with Montana Bird Hunts since 2011. Justin grew up in Michigan and has devoted his life to training and working with hunting dogs. He has been a professional dog trainer since 1993, own and operates Black Creek Dog Training Center in Nunica, MI and has been a Michigan grouse and woodcock guide since 1995. Besides guiding in Michigan and Montana, Justin has guided and trained bird dogs in Oregon, Washington, Kansas,and Arizona. He and his dogs have hunted wild huns, grouse, chukar, pheasant and quail,. For the past several years Justin has judged the Michigan Grouse & Woodcock Hunting Dog Classic. Justin runs setters, short-hairs, pointers, Labs and English cockers.
Casey Phelps - guide
Casey has been guiding for Montana Bird Hunts since 2016. Casey grew up in Idaho and lives in Helena, Montana. Casey runs setters, pointers and German wire-haired pointers. Casey guides fisherman and is also the outfitter of record for The Lodge at Eagle Rock on the Missouri River near Craig, Montana.
Nolan Huffman - guide
Nolan has been guiding for Montana Bird Hunts since 2011. Nolan grew up in North Carolina and has devoted his life to training and working with hunting dogs. Nolan owns and operates Beeline Brittanys. Nolan's formal training dog program is open to all pointing breeds and can be tailored to your desired end result. He trains hunting dogs and NSTRA trial dogs all the way to "steady to wing and shot" or any level in between. Nolan runs Brittanys and pointers.