Central Montana Outfitters
Great Falls, MT
“Hyde Drift Boats are made of true quality and craftsmanship. I spend hundreds of hours guiding fly fisherman in Montana out of a Hyde Drift boat each year. When purchasing a boat I am looking for one that handles well, is easy to control and looks first class on the water. I also want something that is comfortable for me as well as my clients. If they are comfortable they fish better and go away happier. As a young guide I guided out of a lot of different brands of drift boats. When I got my outfitters license and it came time to buy my own drift boats I went straight to Hyde. Today, I know what is on the market and when it is time to upgrade my boats I still go straight back to Hyde. Quality products and unbelievable customer service is why I guide out of a Hyde Pro Series Drift Boat. You might find a cheaper drift boat but in my opinion you won‚Äôt find anything that is better.”
– Chad Schearer
Many people dream of making a career out of their life’s passion. As a licensed professional outfitter and guide in the state of Montana, and owner and operator of Central Montana Outfitters, Chad Schearer is making a life out of his dreams. When Chad was old enough to carry his gear, his father introduced him to the world of hunting and fishing. From that point on, Chad was hooked.
As he spent more time in the woods, Chad became more fascinated with all aspects of outdoor sports. By his teenage years, Chad knew that this was more than a hobby for him—hunting and fishing were a part of his life. He enrolled in the Montana Hunter Safety Education Program and became a junior instructor. A few years later, Chad became a State Hunter Safety Instructor, beginning his guiding career with friends.One of the youngest outfitters ever licensed in North America, Chad, now 32 years old, is an accomplished guide, world champion caller, and professional speaker.
As an outfitter, Chad’s main goal is to provide his clients the highest quality hunting and fishing experience. Word gets around. Chad’s clients include humorist Patrick McManus (Outdoor Life Magazine); top writers John Haviland, Colin Moore, Bob Robb, and Joe Byers; Country music recording artists Tim McGraw, Mark Collie, Ricochet, Sons of the Desert, and Trace Adkins and Jeff Cook of the recording group Alabama; cowboy cartoonist Boots Reynolds; and Tug McGraw, professional baseball player.
Chad’s professional career is not limited to the nearly 200 days per year he spends outdoors guiding clients on hunting and fishing excursions, river rafting adventures and horseback riding trips. When the season ends, Chad continues to hone his craft. Spending as much time as possible traveling to a variety of exhibitions, Chad shares his vast knowledge of the outdoor industry with hunting enthusiasts at sport shows, private hunting clubs, retail outlets, churches and in sporting and trade publications.
Chad’s experience guiding clients 200 days per year on hunting and fishing excursions, river rafting adventures, and horseback-riding trips is expanded by presentations at the nation’s leading sport shows, private hunting clubs, retail outlets and churches. He also writes regularly for consumer and trade publications. Chad has appeared as a special guest on radio talk shows, television news programs, and has been featured in hunting videos, catalogs and television shows such as TNN’s “Realtree Outdoors”, “The Hunters Journal”, “Adventure Bound Outdoors”, “North American Fish and Game”, “Knight & Hale Presents-The Ultimate In Elk Hunting: “Calling All Bulls” video, “Advantage-Mule Deer” video, “Golden Eagle/Satellite Archery Catalog”, “Burris Optics Catalog” and the >“1998 & 1999 Knight & Hale Game Calls Catalog.”
Most recently, Chad has joined the staff of Winchester Muzzleloaders. You can watch him regularly on the “Blackpowder Guns and Hunting” television show.
In addition, Chad is recognized by national outdoor product manufacturers and currently serves as pro staffer for Mossy Oak Camouflage, Knight & Hale Game Calls, Fred Bear Archery, Easton Arrows, Winchester & CVA Muzzleloaders, Buck Knives, Code Blue Scents, Powerbelt Bullets, and Trophy Rock Minerals.