Covert Creek Outfitting
Our mission is simple: Connect like-minded people through a love for the sporting and outdoor lifestyle! Experience and education are the foundation of what we do. We pride ourselves on being able to give you a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience like none other. Our goal is to give you the knowledge you need to be successful in your own adventures. Whether you are a new angler or upland hunter, or you have years of experience, we are excited to work with you to plan a trip of a lifetime!
Joe Heusinger, owner and outfitter of Covert Creek Outfitting, LLC, has been fly fishing and upland bird hunting for over 20 years! Going into his 9th season of guiding, he still maintains the mindset that what we do is about the experience. Fly fishing and grouse hunting the Catskills is not always easy, and that’s the very reason we do it! Joe and his team welcome you to a region they hold close to the heart and look forward to being your premier fly fishing and wingshooting outfitter in New York’s Catskill Mountain region!
Our entire team is made up of New York State licensed & insured guides, all based in the Hudson Valley & Catskill Mountains. Our guides have a deep knowledge and passion for fly fishing and upland bird hunting, and we’re excited to help you however we can.
Founded formally in 2019, our Outfit is a special thank you to both of Joe’s grandfathers for what they taught him in the outdoors. From catching trout in the local reservoir, to Saturday morning pheasant hunts; Thanks to them he was able to grow up with an appreciation of what the outdoors has to offer. Through these early experiences, it became obvious that fishing and hunting are not about the actual act, but about the idea, the memories, and the friendships made.
– Joe Heusinger / Owner & Outfitter
Our Team
Joe Heusinger – Owner/Head Guide:
NYS Guide License #8567
Joe, owner & outfitter, is a New York State Licensed Fly Fishing, Upland Bird hunting, and Camping Guide.
Growing up in the Hudson Valley, Joe had upland hunting and fly fishing around him from early on. Having lived the sporting lifestyle over 20 years, it’s become apparent that the journey, the anticipation, stories told, and those who you share days afield with are what’s important.
He began guiding in 2017 and enjoys teaching, sharing in the success of others, and sharing his passion with both new and experienced hunters and anglers. When not on the river or in the uplands, he is most often training pointing dogs, tying trout flies, enjoying vintage double guns, reading sporting literature, or traveling to hunt and fish with friends.
Joe is an active member of many outdoor and conservation groups including the Ruffed Grouse Society, American Woodcock Society, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.
Jeffrey Smith – Guide, Fly Fishing & Wingshooting:
NYS Guide License #8650
Jeff is a New York State Licensed Fly Fishing, Upland Bird Hunting, and Camping Guide.
With family traditions deeply rooted in the outdoors, he accompanied his father on hunts behind hounds and bird dogs from an early age. Great mentors taught him the ways of the woods and waters, and he developed a deep respect for fish, game, and the habitat they live in. Jeff is a former Mainer and an all-around outdoorsman that loves teaching newcomers how to cast a fly rod or running his Shorthair, Hugo, for hunters in the grouse woods. He truly enjoys sharing his experience with folks on the river and in the uplands. In Jeff’s free time he enjoys new outdoor adventures, drawing and painting, and working gun dogs.
Jeff is a member of the Ruffed Grouse Society, Trout Unlimited, and the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.
Joe Cauvel – Guide, Fly Fishing:
NYS Guide License #9045
Joe is a newly licensed New York State Licensed Fishing Guide.
Growing up in Northwest Pennsylvania, Joe cut his teeth fishing as a kid with worms for stocked trout alongside his grandpa. Years later, wanting to be in the heart of fly fishing, he’s created a life in Sullivan County, New York where Fly Fishing in America took root. He’s obsessed with technical dry fly fishing, spending a lot of time at the bench tying custom fly patterns. Joe is, best put, a bug nerd! If you want to dive deep into insects, river currents, and some of the nuances of fly fishing he’s an excellent resource! He’s got a passion for clean, rich, moving water and hungry wild trout – often on the river multiple evenings fishing himself or with friends. When not guiding or fishing, Joe can be found in his home workshop where he is a Custom Furniture Artist, hand crafting modern heirloom pieces with Metals and Hardwoods for Clients in New York and across the Country.
Joe is a Life Member of Trout Unlimited.
Josh DuBois – Guide, Fly Fishing & Wingshooting: Coming Soon!
Are you a NYS Licensed Fly Fishing or Hunting Guide? Interested in guiding with Covert Creek Outfitting? Connect with us for more information!
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