Outdoor Academy

Hunting seasons are starting in earnest across the flyways and before we know it will be the holiday season! If you have a waterfowler on your list, here are some pointers to find the right gifts for them (and maybe for yourself too).

Just minutes from downtown Savannah lies Tybee Island – a barrier island and coastal paradise on Georgia’s seaboard. Idyllic beaches, pristine golf courses, and world-class redfishing await Tybee Island’s visitors – making this seaside haven a premier adventure destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Anglers will have the opportunity to explore the island’s prolific redfish fishery, accompanied by renowned local fly fishing guide, Chad DuBose. Chad and his team of expert guides are thrilled to welcome a select crew to the Georgia coast for an epic weekend of redfish chasing, clays shooting, and golf.

Tucked away in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon is the Rio Marié — a haven for giant peacock bass. Aboard the Untamed Amazon – the very first deluxe fishing vessel in the region – anglers will have the opportunity to explore 500 miles of this pristine jungle river, home to the largest peacock bass in the Brazilian Amazon. Expert local fly fishing guides and native specialists will join you on your journey, offering an immersive experience in the region's vibrant history and culture. Your host on this Amazonian expedition will be Capt. Scott Owens, a world-class Georgia-based fly fishing guide. For those who dream of fishing in the planet's most untouched corners, a trip to the Rio Marié is more than just an escape—it's a unique adventure that will create memories as timeless as the landscape itself.

If you’re looking for outdoor adventure in the most breathtaking places on the planet, you’ve come to the right place! AnyCreek works with the top guides and outdoor lodges in the space to create exclusive destination trips around the world. We’re excited about this opportunity to help our community of guide partners and adventure seekers access all that these unique experiences have to offer.

The Unalakleet River Lodge, situated on the bank of its namesake river in the Northwest Alaskan wilderness, is a freshwater fly angler’s dream destination. The Unalakleet River boasts one of the most impressive Pacific salmon runs on the planet. King, chum, silver, and pink salmon — as well as Dolly Varden and native arctic grayling — are plentiful and exciting targets for anglers of all skill levels. The lodge’s compound of beautiful spruce log dwellings and community spaces is the only fishing lodge on the river, offering anglers unparalleled access to one of Alaska’s finest fisheries. Amber Haynes, founder of women’s hunting apparel brand McKenna Quinn, will host you on a week-long expedition chasing trophy fish in this breathtaking location. Amber is passionate about making outdoor experiences accessible to women, and she’s thrilled to journey to the Unalakleet River Lodge with a select group of female anglers.

Nestled in the remote wilderness of Alaska, Saltery Lake Lodge is a hidden gem that boasts world-class salmon and trout fishing. Situated on Kodiak Island – accessible only by float plane – the charming fishing lodge is located just steps from the shores of beautiful Saltery Lake and is surrounded by four productive salmon rivers. These waters are home to a variety of freshwater game fish – from Sockeye, Silver, Chum, and Pink salmon to Dolly Varden, rainbow trout and steelhead. Capt. Tyler Bowman, a Charleston, SC native and fishing guide, will host you on your five-day expedition chasing these fish across breathtaking Alaskan landscapes. Tyler has spent the past six years traveling to and fishing Kodiak Island, and he is thrilled to return to one of his favorite freshwater fishing destinations with a select group of anglers.

Buying waders is the bane of many duck hunters’ existence. To borrow from a book title by the great fly fishing author John Gierach, there are three certainties in life: “death, taxes, and leaky waders.” Gierach was writing about fishing waders, but duck hunting waders leak all the same. As beautiful as duck habitats may be, they are invariably hell on a duck hunter’s equipment. Between submerged stumps, sharp corn stalks, and rogue barbed wire, there’s no shortage of threats to the longevity of a duck hunter’s waders. That said, certain waders handle such a beating better than others. We polled our AnyCreek guide partners for their favorite duck hunting waders, and this is what they came back with. Read on to learn about the waders that will keep you in the blind all winter long.

Deer hunting is a thrilling experience that requires considerable planning, practice, and patience. There are few things more exciting than getting a shot at a buck you’ve been tracking for months – but there’s a significant amount of work that goes into setting up such a shot. This article delves into the essentials of deer hunting, covering everything from deer habitats and feeding habits to selecting the appropriate gear and timing your hunts. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting, grasping these fundamentals can significantly enhance your experience and lead to more success in the field. Read on to learn all you need to know to make your next deer hunting adventure a memorable one.

John Gierach, beloved angling author and fly fishing icon, passed away last week at the age of 78. Gierach authored more than twenty fly fishing books over the course of his writing career, and his words leave an indelible mark on the fly fishing world. Supremely talented yet unfailingly modest, Gierach had a remarkable gift for making readers feel as though they were on the water with him. Consider this an appreciation post for an individual who spent a lifetime sharing the magic of the sport that we love.

Nestled in the lively fishing village of Punta Allen lies Punta Allen Fishing Club, a state-of-the-art, Mayan-inspired fishing compound with access to some of the best saltwater fly fishing on offer in Mexico. Located just steps from the white sand shore of beautiful Ascension Bay – Punta Allen Fishing Club is a haven for bonefish, tarpon, snook, and permit. Capt. Tyler Bowman, a Charleston, South Carolina native and professional fly fishing guide, will host you on your week-long expedition chasing the renowned flats-dwelling species of the region. Tyler has spent his whole life exploring new waters and honing his craft in the Lowcountry marsh, and he’s thrilled to return to one of his favorite flats fishing haunts with a select group of anglers.