Northern Minnesota • Strathcona • 1,000+ Acres
Experience True
Wilderness
Pursue trophy whitetails with Minnesota’s premier guides on private food plots, hardwood timber, and open fields.
★ Trusted by Hunters Across Minnesota ★
Our Story
About North Star Guiding
Chad
Owner & Head Guide
Meet Chad
Chad grew up hunting deer, birds, and fishing the waters of northern Minnesota. With a deep love for the outdoors and time spent with family and friends, he brings genuine warmth and passion to every guided experience.
Hunting Experience
Our hunts are 100% free range on 1,000+ acres of private land spanning food plots, hardwood timber, open fields, and marshy areas around Strathcona, Middle River, Gatzke, and Goodridge, Minnesota.
We position you in the best spot based on current wind, temperature, and deer movement — giving you the highest odds at seeing mature whitetail bucks.
Our Philosophy
North Star Guiding strives to make each deer hunt exciting, safe, and fun — building memories that last a lifetime. Whether it’s your first hunt or your fiftieth, we treat every guest like family.
We look forward to sharing our passion for the outdoors and helping you create unforgettable moments with friends and family in the beautiful forests of northern Minnesota.
What We Offer
Our Services
Pursue trophy whitetails with Minnesota’s premier guides. You choose the stand type — we handle everything else.
Semi-Guided Whitetail Hunts
Expert guidance placing you in the best stand location based on current conditions. Transportation to/from stands and retrieval of harvested game included.
Pre-hunt scouting, real-time intel, stand rotation based on wind and deer movement.
Stand Options
Multiple heated raised box stands, open tree stands, and ground blinds available across 1,000+ acres of private land. You pick the style that suits you best.
Enclosed heated boxes with 360° visibility, traditional tree stands, and concealed ground blinds.
All Meals Included
Three meals a day included with every hunt package. Fuel up for full days in the field without worrying about cooking.
Breakfast before morning sit, hot lunch, and hearty dinner after the evening hunt.
Full-Service Packages
Lodging, meals, transportation, and game retrieval all included. Hunters only need to bring their license, tags, and gear.
Note: Hunters must purchase their own licenses and tags through Minnesota DNR.
Stay With Us
Lodging
Rest up between hunts in our comfortable accommodations — everything you need to recharge for the next morning sit.
Soaring Eagle Cabin
160 Acres Private LandLocated on a wooded property near Gatzke, MN — approximately 23 miles south of Roseau. Borders thousands of acres of state land for an unmatched hunting experience.
Included Amenities
- Two bedrooms • Seven beds total
- One bathroom with shower
- Fully updated living space
- Heated deer stands on property
- Food plots, trails & wooded terrain
- 160 acres + adjacent state land access
Wild Eagle Cabin
Fully Renovated 2023Located approximately 9 miles northwest of Middle River, MN. Fully renovated in 2023 with spacious storage for all your hunting gear and equipment.
Included Amenities
- One bedroom with two sets of bunk beds
- Four beds total
- One bathroom with shower
- Spacious gear storage
- 147 acres of private land
- Fully renovated in 2023
The Experience
Hunt Gallery
Real experiences from North Star Guiding — the land, the stands, and the unforgettable moments.
Jack's Trophy Buck
Jim's 2022 Whitetail
Stacey's 2022 Harvest
Garrett's Big Buck
Janel's Night Harvest
“We had an absolutely amazing experience with Chad and North Star Guiding. Best hunting trip of our lives — we’ll be back every season!”
— John M., Minneapolis
“Chad put us on deer every single morning. The stands are top-notch and the cabins are super comfortable.”
— Mike T., Wisconsin
“First time deer hunting and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate.”
— Sarah K., Duluth
“The meals, the stands, the land — everything exceeded expectations. North Star Guiding is the real deal.”
— Dave R., Twin Cities
Prepare For Success
Plan Your Trip
Current conditions and licensing information for the Strathcona, MN area.
Strathcona Area Weather
Northern MN — Typical Fall Hunting Conditions
This Week
32°F
For live forecasts: NWS Forecast • MN DNR Weather
MN Hunting Licenses
Minnesota DNR licensing requirements
Deer License & Tag
Required for all hunters. Purchase your MN deer license and tag before your hunt at the MN DNR. Residents and non-residents have different fees.
MN DNR Deer LicenseFirearms Safety
First-time hunters may need a safety certificate. Check MN DNR requirements for firearm safety course schedules near you.
Safety Course InfoNon-Resident Permits
Non-Minnesota residents must apply for special permits. Apply early — limited availability. Review all non-resident requirements before your trip.
Non-Resident InfoGet In Touch
Start Your Adventure
Fill out the form below and Chad will personally reach out to discuss your hunt. All bookings are handled directly \u2014 no automated systems.