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As my journey continues with Narrows West, it seems like every week brings me a new aspect of this company that is new. 

After my last visit to the Narrows, I had a long visit with Blair who runs the Outfitting end of things.  Blair is an experienced hunter, and is well known for his ability to put hunters in the right spot to get the prize that they were looking for.  Bear hunting seems to be the sport of choice, as many Americans come up to test their skills against the bear.

With bear season getting ready to open in September, they are busy preparing the baits, and getting set for the visitors that are coming.  People usually come up looking for a unique bear.  Meaning a black bear that may actually be blonde, or have different markings on them.  Anything that makes them stand out from the average black bear, makes them a sought after commodity.

With a passion for the busines, and  years of experience under his belt Blair is well know around the US as one of the best in the business.  He does all the processing and skinning himself, and has created great relationships with repeat customers that rely on his hunting experience to make their trip successful.   Maintaining a close relationship with people like Bushnell, who will send 10 people up at a time to hunt with Blair, he has built a very successful Outfitting company.  Whether you are looking for bear, deer, fish, or goose hunting, he is the one who knows all the right spots. 

Blair is a licensed outfitter, as well as a licensed commercial fisherman.  For the people who are looking to take trophies home in all 3 categories of fishing, goose hunting, and bear hunting, he is definitely the man to help you reach those goals. 

After talking with Blair, I also got a chance to talk to Brian, who is one of the guides that take people out and drops them at their tree stand, or bluff,  which ever is necessary.  If you want to hear some great stories about bear hunting, I highly recommend that you stop in at the lodge and chat with these two men as they certainly have stories to share. 

In 2009 a group of hunters came from different areas in the US.  However the one thing that they all had in common was that they were all involved with hunting in some aspect of their business.  Some worked for hunting and fishing magazines, while others worked for gun companies.  It was a collaboration of big names from varying areas, and they were wowed by the experience that Blair, and Narrows West had to offer their crew.  They left extremely happy with about 55 geese, a few bears, and several master anglers that were released back into Lake Manitoba.

All in all, Blair’s reputation as a top notch Outfitter, is well earned, and well know through out the United States, and people continue to travel miles for a chance to hunt under his guidance.