Who We Are
WFO was started in 1988 by Rob Kotanen who was joined in 1991 by Garth Matyasovszky. In 2014, after countless successful hunts and valued new friendships, Rob decided to retire and spend more of his time travelling, spending time with family and harvesting more animals of his own.
Garth continues on as a guide and now as sole proprietor of WFO. Garth just recently retired (2022) from Hydro One (formerly Ontario Hydro) and had been a Powerline Maintainer since 1990. He is very passionate about hunting and has taken numerous Pope and Young animals.
WFO has entertained clients from around the world including Finland and Germany. Clients from the USA have come to visit and hunt with us from as far away as Texas, Alabama and many of the Midwestern States.
WFO has the capability to cater to physically challenged hunters and have had several hunters with disabilities take beautiful bears.
Plan Your Hunt Now! Our clients have come to appreciate the professional and knowledgeable guides of the WFO team to plan an exclusive hunt for their group. Contact us to tailor your own "Hunt of a Lifetime".
what to expect
Hunting Areas:
WFO has access to approximately 2500 sq. miles of exclusive wilderness on which to hunt in Ontario. The terrain varies from mountainous in the south to lowlands in the north. The areas are littered with lakes, large and small so you can try to catch a few northern pike, walleye or bass while on your hunt.
General Information:
- Great quad country
- Bait sites set up for bow, rifle or muzzle loader
- Accommodations and 3 home-style meals a day
- 5 Day Hunts, 6 Night stay
- Great Fishing!
- Boats and canoes available
- Freezer storage
- Assistance in the form of tracking, advice and stand set-up at no additional charge
- Bear Licenses, Export Permits, Fishing and Small Game Licenses can be purchased at D&R Sports, Canadian Tire and Service Ontario at Pigeon River Crossing
- No trophy fee
- No handguns permitted across Canadian border
What To Bring:
- Printed tag & summary...do not forget this!!! (see Links page for links and instructions)
- Previous hunting license issued from your state of residence
- Hunter Orange hat and vest (camo orange is not acceptable in Ontario) (legal requirement)
- Helmets (legal requirement)
- Weapon of choice - gun, bow or crossbow with ammo/arrows
- Soft or hard gun case/bow case (legal requirement)
- Chair for blind and tree stand harness
- Binoculars/range finder
- Knife with sharpener or blades
- Thermacell with refills
- Cans of spare fuel for ATV
- Light and warm clothes (never know what the temperature will be)
- Scentlock suit/scent killer
- Sunscreen
- Rain Gear
- Extra Footwear/Gloves
- Headlamp/Flashlights (and batteries)
- Sleeping bag/ Pillow/ Towels
- Fishing rod and tackle
- Cooler and freezer bags for meat