... I booked and went on a archery Moose hunt with (an Alberta Outfitter) "Louis Shilka at Alberta Wilderness Adventures in Worsley, Alberta". The hunt was absolutely fantastic; it was everything that I ever imagined a guided hunt would be. And let me say right now that I did not get a moose; a moose would have been the cherry on top. But not getting a moose was not because the (Outfitter) "Louis Shilka" or the Guide "Rick Kamenicki" didn't do everything in their power to try make it happen.

The camp was wonderful. (The Outfitter asked) "Louis Shilka" asks that the hunters bring camp slippers to wear in the eating cabin……well the eating cabin was so nice I would have taken off my boots when I went in to eat anyway. The food was so good, even hunting day light to dark every day, I gained 5 pounds. "Bev", the camp cook was absolutely a fantastic cook. The meals were hot, delicious ready when you woke up and waiting on the hunters at the end of the day The sleeping cabins were simple and exactly what was needed…….comfortable & warm after a long day of hunting.

I can't say enough about (the Outfitter and Guide) "Louis and Rick". Neither told me how to hunt. We talked about hunting and discussed tactics. They explained how and why we would hunt a particular way on a given day and they answered questions. I feel like I learned a lot about moose hunting specifically and hunting in general. We tried stand hunting, spot and stalk and calling. I saw 32 moose, 3 of which were bulls and got within 115 yards of one bull - just out of range for me with my bow. I also saw bears that I could have taken, whitetails and mule deer.

When I came home from my hunt I have told everyone that will listen to me what a wonderful hunt that I had. I describe it as a hot fudge sundae with whipped cream and nuts……the only thing that was missing was the cherry on top. And it was fantastic even without the cherry.

I also feel like I made three new wonderful friends. "Louis, Rick and Bev have an open invitation that if they are ever near my home they can call and stop by anytime…..there will always be room for them here."

I am already planning a trip back "to hunt with Louis, Rick and Bev for the fall of 2009". This time I am planning on taking some of my friends so they can enjoy this wonderful experience...

"If you ever have an outfitter just starting out that needs some guidance on how to treat their clients or run a hunting camp, I would highly recommend that you have them visit (maybe even hunt a week) with Louis Shilka, Rick Kamenicki and Bev. They would be better for the experience".

Arthur Bundy
Scottdale, PA.
Phone: 724 887 7782

We arrived at his camp site late afternoon and were surprised to see how clean his camp area was, it looked more like a resort then a hunting camp. Other bear camps we have been in were smelly and run down. Louis tries to keep the number of hunters at a minimum so we can get a lot of one on one with the guides. There were 5 hunters in camp the week we were there and we received a lot of personal attention. The weather was a bit warmer then we all expected and it made finding these bears a lot more difficult but they never gave up the pursuit of locating some bears for us. I could talk forever on the great time we had during the hunting and after the hunt sitting around the campfire telling everyone our past hunting adventures but the short of it is, we all had a fabulous time.

I managed to take a nice black that charged me twice, at close range, before I managed to put him down. My friend, Al took 2 blacks and although Rick didn't get the chance to get his trophy he did have a close encounter with a Grizzly bear that will be memorable for him the rest of his life.

I would not hesitate to book another hunt with this outfitter and if you have any questions feel free to contact me.

David Leclerc
Terryville, CT
860-584-9071

Thank you for an outstanding hunt, it was truly first class and has given us many memories we will long cherish, along with making great new friends.

We enjoyed the time spent together and the opportunity to learn more about you and your great operation. Your knowledge of game animals and their habitats and the country you hunt were very impressive. It became apparent, though, that much of your success is the result of plain hard work and commitment from you and your guides to give your clients the best quality hunt.

I can honestly say that I know very few outfitters that take care of the details like you do, and as you know those details can mean the difference between a successful hunt and a walk in the woods.

So from my wife and me, thanks again to you and the Alberta Wilderness Adventure staff for all you did to make our first Canadian hunt a truly memorable one.

Clayton Bishop
Hawera New Zealand
Phone: 00646 2785918

Hello Louis, Rick, Sean, and Bev,

I would like to put out a few words to the Sportsmen that haven't had the great opportunity to experience some of the finest hunting and friendship that an outfitting camp can provide with, Louis Shilka owner of Alberta Wilderness Adventures. I have hunted Moose three years in a row with two other hunters each year and found out that the guides, Rick and Sean, won't let you go home without your trophy Moose, Meat Bull, or Mule Deer if that's your choice.

My first year, Rick says "What are you looking for"? " A nice Moose rack", I answered. So, this year, he asked and I told him my wife said I have enough big racks. So he dialed in his Birch Bark caller and brought in my first 2 point Bull.

Our hunts have been 100%, and I have hunting friends that have been to Louis's camp Moose and Mule Deer hunting on different hunt dates and all got their game. They said the camp, food, and guides were the best they have seen in their hunting days. I think of my hunting trips to Louis's camp every day, and hoping that the Good Lord willing, I can be there again and enjoy Bev's cooking and the friendly hand shaking over a nice Bull Moose.

Jack Biggs
Sequim, WA
Phone: 360 683 2705

Louis,

Last September was our first trip to hunt with Louis Shilka. We were a group of four hunters with three moose and bear combo hunts and a moose and mule deer combo hunt. On our trip we killed 3 moose, 4 black bear and 1 mule deer. Everyone had at least one opportunity on moose.

The guides Rick and Sean where excellent and the food was very good along with the atmosphere in the lodge. Breakfast and dinner was just great also. The lodge is just beautiful and the grounds around the place are beautiful.

This hunt was a very pleasant experience and I am looking at booking a 2009 Bear hunt.

Thank you again for a great time.

Scott Goeddel
Waterloo, IL.
Phone 618 939 2987