An Introduction to Your Outfitters
AWGS is a long-established full-time Outfitting and Guiding operation that is run by partners - David Bzawy, Tyler Shyry, Terry Birkholz, and Dean Bromberger.
All of us are born & raised Albertans that grew up forming both a passion for hunting mature Whitetails, as well as an understanding of how to hunt and guide for them. Also, after being in this business for 25 years, we have the understanding of what constitutes a true "quality" hunt for clients.
Together, along with our experienced and knowledgeable guiding staff, we manage two highly successful operations for hunting mature Whitetails in two legendary areas of Alberta. Both of our hunting areas are located in and we hunt the “forest fringe” habitat that borders the rich soiled agriculture that Alberta is known for.
Our hunt method and tactics are simple – we set you up to "ambush" and "call in" bucks! You will not find yourself at any time during daylight hours hunting in a pick-up truck, nor will you find yourself being told to shoot at a running deer that was pushed out of a patch of woods.
We are professional and ethical in our approach and only want clients in camp that share our passion for big Whitetails and the ethical / fair chase aspect to harvesting them.
Our success rates are some of the highest you’ll find – considering you should be striving to find an Outfitter that produces "multiple opportunities" on mature bucks. Our opportunity ratio ranges around 80 to 90% year over year on “shooter” class bucks – that is 140" or better.
Most of AWGS clientele have hunted here for years, so you’ll find a more selective hunter in our camps that tend to "pass" on a 140" – 150" type deer. So, as a result, our actual kill ratios hover around 55 to 60%, but that is on some great bucks!