Crex Meadows Photography Guided Tours

Guided Photography in Crex Meadows, Grantsburg WI

What is Crex Meadows?

Located in scenic northwest Wisconsin, Crex Meadows has 30,000 acres of restored wetland and brush prairie intensively managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources-Bureau of Wildlife Management. With more than  280 species of birds, 720 species of plants and over 96 species of butterfly as well as a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians and insects, it’s no wonder why more than 100,00 people visit Crex Meadows every year. 

What will you do?

Crex Meadows is an excellent place for wildlife photography. There is a wide variety of wildlife and landscape throughout every season for photography enthusiasts to capture.  Crex Meadows is listed as one of the top 500 birding spots to visit in the United States. There are over 280 species that use the property, and many are seen consistently each year. Other than birds, there are a variety of species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects that visitors can view throughout the properties. 

What you might see: 

Cost:

What to bring?

• Camera and long lens

• Extra batteries

• Memory card

• Tripod

• Snacks

• Water

• Warm outdoor gear in winter (preferably not bright colors)

Expenses not included in tour:

• Meals

• Transportation to or from the bog.

• Lodging

• Any other expenses not attributed to the guide.

Things to Know

• There is not a guarantee that we will see any wildlife. These are wild animals and I will do my best to find them for you but it is never a guarantee they will be out and about for us to see.

• Most of this is a driving tour. You must be able to sit in a vehicle for long periods of time. Bathrooms are located on far parts of the wildlife area or are porta-potties.

• Snacks are important to bring. If we get a good day and are seeing lots of wildlife we may not be stopping for lunch which is about 15-20 min from the main part of Crex Meadows.

• Some trails are not accessible in the winter months.

• We start early and sometimes end late. If you booked a full day guide, prepare to be there just before sunrise and not leave until after sunset.

• I am not a trained naturalist, but I have been to Crex Meadows for many years and know the spots wildlife are commonly seen.

  
  

Policies regarding cancellations/rescheduling, refunds, and booking fees:

All prices are quoted in US dollars and all payments must be paid in US dollars.  I accept Visa, MasterCard, Venmo, and PayPal for the retainer/booking fee.

Final payment of the tour fee is due 10 days prior to the tour date.

Trip retainers/booking fees are non-refundable. All payments made towards any tours or workshops that are discounted or are otherwise promotional in nature are also non-refundable. Acceptance of any participant is subject to receipt and review of all required forms, documents, and payment.

If final payments are not received by your tour's respective due date, then I reserve the right to treat your reservation as canceled, as per my cancellation & refund policy.

I must receive written notice of your cancellation, at which time cancellation fees in the following amounts apply:

• 60 or more days prior to the tour: Fees returned to you except for the non refundable retainer/booking fees. 

• 59 days prior to the tour: 50% of the fees paid except for the retainer/booking fees are returned to you. 

• Within 5 days of the tour: No refunds are available.

No partial refunds are made for unused portions or services of guided tours for any reason whatsoever. Tours are sold as a package only.

All my workshops & tours are subject to the realities of the natural world. Although I will do everything in my power to stay on the itinerary, circumstances including but not limited to permit availability, weather, snowpack, wildlife, park or public land closures, and forest fires can affect my itineraries. Payments are not refundable for any itinerary change.

I do not offer full or partial refunds for travel delay/disruption. For example, if a flight is delayed and as a result you miss your scheduled day, you are responsible for arranging alternate activities during a delay, travel support, extra hotel stays or related expenses. I will do my best to accommodate the change in schedule but I may already be booked out for alternative days. 

Ambers Impressions Photography reserves the right to cancel guided tours. Ambers Impressions Photography is not responsible for additional expenses incurred preparing for the trip (for example: non-refundable advance purchase air tickets, clothing, equipment, visa fees, medical expenses, etc.).

Rescheduling/Transfer Policy

If you transfer or reschedule from one tour to another tour OR choose another date: 10 or less days prior to the trip start date, there is a $50.00 administrative fee (please note on some guided tours there are exceptions to this rule such as if I have had to make hotel accommodations for myself). Discounted or otherwise promotional pricing is not transferable. Less than 59 days prior to the trip's start date, regular cancellation and refund policies will apply.

Contact us

For more information or to book a tour, please contact us at info@ambersimpressions.come