Hello. I must admit, I'm a bit jealous. I don't think I'm gonna find a guided waterfowl hunt under my tree this year. What a great gift idea. I'm not sure when you want this trip to take place. Most guide outfits usually book up the entire season by now. You might find a cancellation, but those can be hard to fit into your schedule. You might want to consider booking for next season. Anyone can advertise hunts on the internet and e-mail back and forth. If it were me, I would consider attending one of the sportsmen shows either in Puyallup or Portland. Lots of guide outfits to choose from and you can get a better feel for who you're dealing with when you shake hands and talk face to face. Make a list of questions such as best time of the year for successful hunts, deposit requirements and total package prices with no added fees. Then compare apples to oranges of what each one has to offer, such as meals, lodging or bird cleaning. There are a few guide ads in the fish and wildlife printed waterfowl regulations. good luck with the process. I hope it's a great experience. Joe
