Plihal's Frank Lake Guiding and Outfitting

Outfitter Gene Plihal receiving the 2005 APOS award for largest bear harvested with rifle.

First licensed to provide guiding service in 1978 by the Alberta government, Plihal's Frank Lake Guiding and Outfitting provides a combination of experience in Gene Plihal 31 years in the business and the vitality and youthful exuberance of Emily Plihal, starting her 7th year as guide and aspiring co-owner of the business.

With 57 allocations/licenses for moose, black bear, mule deer and bird game, we represent one of the larger outfitters in the Peace/Smoky River area. Boasting 31 years in business without a wildlife offense, we have one of the cleanest, long standing outfitting records in Alberta.

Equally impressive, we think, is that our business has never been asked to appear before the disciplinary committee of the Alberta Professional Outfitters' Society, and in a business brimming with potential ethics and conduct issues, we think this is an achievement.

Guide Emily Plihal with Nick Palma and his moose.

Emily,guide, with Derek McMurry and his bear.

Hunters will stay in the lodge located 10 miles north of Donnelly.