Staff Members

David Hartlin is a veteran professional guide with nearly three decades of experience pursuing Atlantic salmon, striped bass, and big game across Eastern and Northern Canada. He has guided clients through the rivers and wilderness of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Labrador, and Nunavik, earning a reputation for deep local knowledge, safe and professional field practices, and a calm, patient teaching style. Whether on the water or in the backcountry, David focuses on ethical, conservation-minded guiding and delivering memorable, high-quality experiences for every client.

Chris was born and raised in Flat Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he developed a deep connection to the outdoors at an early age. Much of his childhood and youth were spent hunting, trapping, and fishing with his father and uncles. A lifelong avid hunter, Chris obtained his guide license in 2019 and has since completed many successful seasons guiding moose, caribou, and bear hunts in Western Newfoundland. In recent years, he has also expanded his guiding experience to include Atlantic salmon fishing and has proudly assisted local community organizations in hosting youth fishing seminars. Outside of guiding, Chris spends as much time as possible on the land, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking, snowmobiling, and hiking. He is especially grateful to share his knowledge, skills, and passion for the outdoors with his two young sons.

Bailey was born and raised in Flat Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. Growing up surrounded by rugged backcountry and rich wildlife shaped him into the avid outdoorsman he is today.

In 2017, Bailey began guiding professionally, turning his passion for the land into a career he's proud of each year, Bailey guides between 10 and 15 weeks seasonally, helping visitors experience the wild beauty and traditions of the region. Over the years leading moose, caribou, and bear hunts, as well as salmon fishing trips. When winter sets in, occasionally guided snowmobile tours across the frozen terrain, sharing both the thrill of the ride and the stories of our land. The outdoors has always been his home, and guiding has allowed him to share that home with others—one adventure at a time.