Bill Slaughter's Northwoods Guide Service

05/27/2022

Check out this amazing story about my Dad written by someone who considered a very close friend, Tim, you just nailed this one, thank you so much for the kind words, no one could of done a better job capturing Bills love for what he did bett he then you!

Few people knew the secret spots and understood the nuances of thriving in boundary waters border country like Bill Slaughter.

05/11/2022

Here is Bills obituary posted today, I think it captures him so well and he would of approved. A celebration of life will be held in Ely this summer we just don’t have a date selected yet.

William (Bill) Slaughter, age 59 of Ely, MN passed in peace Saturday May 7th with family by his side in Alexandria, MN. Bill was born and raised in Ely, MN and is where he spent most of his life. He has the northland in his blood and was able to take his favorite things; fishing, hunting, camping an...

10/28/2013

I am having a hard time figuring out how to delete this page, but for those of you who don't know, I have retired from the Guiding business and my wife Laurie and I are currently living in Springfield, MO. We have had a great run on a very successful business for years and I enjoyed taking you and your families out into the wilderness, but it was time for a change. Feel free to message me on this page while it is still up as I would be happy to give out referrals to some great mushers up in Ely. Again thank you for all the support and business over the years it was great!

12/26/2011

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

12/14/2011

We still have a couple puppies left, if you are interested give me a call 218-365-2650. They will make a great Christmas present, guaranteed to put a smile on their faces. The puppies are ready to go now and have all their shots too!

11/29/2011

I just posted pics of the puppies that are for sale. If you are interested please call me 218-365-2650. They will be ready to go in two week!

11/29/2011

Alaskan Malamute puppies for sale! $200 a piece, they are 5 weeks old, and will be ready to take home in two weeks. They will have all their puppy shots before they come home with you =) Pictures coming soon, there are 4 girls, and 3 boys. They would make a great Christmas present and companion for anyone in your family. Give us a call at (218)365-2650 for more details.

11/17/2011

I just posted the clip from our portion of the Larry the Cable Guy show under my videos, check it out and pass it along to your friends and family! Tell them to book their trips for this winter now so they can experience the simplicity and beauty of the northland!

11/17/2011

Are you stumped on what to get your family for Christmas this year, if so give me a call at 218-365-2650 and we can plan a great dogsledding trip that will defiantly bring a smile to their face. Whether you want to do a short ride, or made a day or night out of it I can accomodate all of your needs.

08/12/2011

Well summers end is closing in on us fast, but fall in Ely can be breathtaking. Give us a call to book a nice relaxing canoe trip through the BWCA or one of our many other local lakes to take in the scenery and maybe throw out a line too!