Ryan McCollum: owner of Worldwide Wingshooter
Ryan McCollum has been immersed in the world of wingshooting from a young age, starting out with quail and dove hunts alongside his father and friends. His early passion led him to guide quail hunts in Southern Illinois during his high school years. This experience paved the way for his enrollment in the Shooting Complex Management program at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC),taught by Bruce Hering where he graduated as a National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) certified shooting instructor.
During his time in the program, Ryan completed a year-long internship at a prominent ranch in South Texas, where he gained in-depth experience in both wingshooting and deer hunting. He later went on to manage a prestigious wingshooting lodge in Southern California, focusing on quail, pheasant, and chukar hunts.
An exciting opportunity took him to Mexico, where he worked for four seasons in the renowned hunting regions of Tamaulipas. Determined to master the local language, Ryan committed to becoming fluent in Spanish, graduating from a full-immersion program in Costa Rica and continuing his studies at Southern Illinois University (SIU) between hunting seasons. His Spanish fluency has been invaluable, helping him build strong relationships with local outfitters and discover new, untouched hunting opportunities.
During his time at SIU, Ryan also pursued his passion for fly fishing, attending a guide school in Montana, which led to his role as an Orvis-endorsed fishing guide in Alaska. He later combined his love for wingshooting, fishing, and Spanish to establish his own operation in the Yucatán, Mexico, offering quail, duck, and tarpon fishing expeditions. This endeavor gave him a deep understanding of the region and its unique sporting opportunities.
In the early 2000s, Ryan expanded his horizons further by relocating to Paraguay, where he worked for Erland von Sneidern in both Bolivia and Paraguay, managing wingshooting operations for doves and pigeons. After Erland’s passing, Ryan took on the responsibility of overseeing these operations, ensuring the highest standards of service and client satisfaction.
Ryan then launched his own operation in Bolivia, specializing in dove, pigeon, and peacock bass fishing for six successful years. During this time, he married a Bolivian woman and became the proud father of three wonderful children. His career has taken him to premier wingshooting destinations across the globe, including the USA, Argentina, Paraguay, Mexico, Nicaragua, Romania, and beyond.
Today, as the owner of Worldwide Wingshooter, Ryan draws on his extensive experience to offer top-tier wingshooting destinations and personalized consulting services to enthusiasts worldwide. With his unparalleled knowledge and dedication to quality, he ensures that every client is matched with a reputable, first-class wingshooting or fishing operation.
At Worldwide Wingshooter, our services come at no cost to you, and we are always on the lookout for the next exceptional destination. Whether you’re seeking a classic experience or an undiscovered gem, Ryan and his team are here to make your next adventure unforgettable.
Contact Ryan today to plan your next wingshooting or fishing expedition. [email protected]
Jack Tinsley Wingshooting Consultant / Canada
With over 60 years of hunting experience across the Canadian prairies and beyond, our wingshooting consultant and salesman brings unmatched expertise to Worldwide Wingshooter. Born, raised, and still a proud resident of Manitoba, he has dedicated his life to the outdoors and the art of wingshooting.
His career spans 33 years as a peace officer, including leadership as a SWAT Sniper Team Leader for the Winnipeg Police Department. A true marksman, he has achieved the impressive milestone of shooting 100 straight in trap and is a former professional field trial gunner.
His extensive hunting experience ranges from waterfowl and upland game in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Alberta, to guiding black bear hunts and pursuing big game like deer, elk, moose, and caribou. His passion for the hunt has also taken him to Argentina and Nicaragua for doves, Mexico for quail, and various U.S. states, including North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and Texas, hunting everything from pheasants and wild hogs to plains bison.
As a published best-selling author and with over a decade of experience as a wingshooting consultant, he now applies his wealth of knowledge to helping others find the perfect hunting experience through Worldwide Wingshooter. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or new to the field, his insights and expertise ensure your next wingshooting adventure is one to remember. Contact Jack at [email protected]
Pablo Montealegre Wingshooting Consultant / Travelling Wingshooting Instructor
Pablo Paul Montealegre is a world-renowned wingshooting instructor and sporting clays champion, with extensive experience across the globe. He has been hunting and fishing in top destinations including the USA, Canada, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Mozambique, Colombia, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Pablo offers a personalized and immersive teaching experience, whether you’re shooting at his Florida Keys base or taking lessons on live birds in the country of your choice. He has also fished throughout Central America. Take him on your next wingshooting adventure and learn tips from a true professional. contact him at [email protected]
Clay Whitfill: Wingshooting Consultant
Growing up along the Texas Gulf Coast, Clay discovered a passion for wing shooting while joining his father on dove and quail hunts in South Texas. These early experiences on a corporate hunting lease and entertaining customers introduced him to the world of sporting pursuits and set him on a path to become a skilled hunting and fishing guide.
Pursuing this dream, he enrolled at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, where he earned a degree in Wildlife Management. After graduation, Clay honed his skills on various private ranches in deep South Texas, managing and guiding hunts for whitetail deer, exotics, dove, and quail. His career then took him into the oil and gas industry, eventually moving into a sales role in Wyoming due to his exceptional people skills and customer service.
Following his time in the oilfield, Clay joined a Texas-based land and wildlife management company specializing in wildlife and agricultural exemptions for private landowners, gaining expertise in land conservation and stewardship. Alongside his professional journey and having hunted all over Texas, he developed a love for international wing shooting and fishing, with expeditions across Argentina, Bolivia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico, pursuing a range of species from doves, ducks, and perdiz to red stag and exotic fish like roosterfish and peacock bass.
Currently based in Costa Rica, Clay also owns and operates a travel company there, merging his love for adventure with his extensive industry knowledge. Driven by a personal goal to hunt doves in as many countries as possible, Clay has set his sights on Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Uruguay for his next adventures. He has also served as the U.S. representative for various Argentinian outfitters, leveraging his knowledge and experience to connect fellow hunters with world-class sporting opportunities.
In his free time, Clay enjoys shooting sporting clays, and is an active member of the National Sporting Clays Association. His greatest accomplishment was winning the 2020 combined sub gauge National Championship in the AA Class and being named a Third team All American in 410
Today, as a consultant at Worldwide Wingshooter, Clay is dedicated to making others’ hunting and fishing dreams a reality. His expertise and global network ensure that every client finds the perfect destination, whether for wing shooting, big game hunting, or fishing. Contact Clay at [email protected]
Arbe Chale Hau – Partner in our Yucatan Mexico operations and other new destinations.
English:
Arbe Chale, born and raised in Yucatán, Mexico, brings over 30 years of expertise in working with pointing dogs and quail hunting. Known for his exceptional skill with bird dogs and his attentive care for guests, Arbe creates an inviting, rewarding hunting experience for all. His deep knowledge of quail is unmatched, making each hunt an unforgettable experience. In addition to quail, Arbe is an avid duck, turkey, and deer hunter, with guiding experience across these species. As our dedicated partner in Yucatán, he leads remarkable quail hunting and tarpon fishing experiences, while we continue to explore new areas across Mexico, preparing to introduce them in the coming seasons for even more exciting wingshooting and fishing adventures.
Español:
Arbe Chale, originario de Yucatán, México, cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia trabajando con perros de muestra y cazando codornices. Conocido por su gran habilidad con los perros de caza y su esmerado cuidado hacia los clientes, Arbe ofrece una experiencia de caza acogedora y gratificante para todos. Su profundo conocimiento sobre la caza de codornices es otro de sus puntos fuertes, haciendo que cada salida sea una auténtica lección de caza. Además de las codornices, Arbe es un apasionado cazador de patos, pavos y venados, con experiencia guiando en estas especies. Como nuestro socio en Yucatán, lidera notables experiencias de caza de codornices y pesca de sábalo, mientras seguimos explorando nuevas áreas en México que planeamos abrir en las próximas temporadas para ofrecer aún más emocionantes aventuras de caza y pesca.
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