At Halligan Outdoors Guide Service, we pride ourselves on offering one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences across Southern Wisconsin. Whether you’re chasing the thrill of ice fishing on frozen lakes, stalking bullfrogs after dark, or scanning the shallows for carp with a bow in hand—we’ve got you covered. We provide fully guided ice fishing trips on the region’s most iconic fisheries including Lake Geneva, Lake Delavan, and Lake Como—perfect for families, friends, or serious anglers looking to put fish topside. During the warmer months, we shift gears to offer bowfishing adventures on Lake Geneva, Lake Delavan, and waters across the entire state of Wisconsin. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or brand new to the sport, we supply the gear and the guidance to make it a night to remember. And most uniquely, we are Wisconsin’s first and only licensed frog gigging guide service. From land-based outings to boat missions, we help you experience this Southern tradition right here in the Midwest—cleaning and bagging included.
Book your adventure today. Full send. Full flavor. Halligan Outdoors.
James Cooper, the owner and driving force behind Halligan Outdoors Guide Service, has lived and breathed the outdoors since he was just eight years old. Growing up, James spent countless days hunting and fishing with family and friends, building memories that shaped his lifelong passion for the wild.
Some of his fondest childhood moments come from crabbing, frog gigging, and fishing alongside his grandpa in Pitkin, Louisiana. Later, he chased whitetail bucks and frogs across Ohio before eventually moving to Wisconsin, where his outdoor journey continues today.
Through Halligan Outdoors Guide Service, James has turned that lifelong passion into an opportunity to share authentic outdoor adventures with others. Whether it’s ice fishing, bowfishing, or Wisconsin’s only frog-gigging guide trips, James still chases the dream every day—and invites others to join him on the water and in the field.