Description:  Every hunter dreams about going to Canada to hunt for giant bodied and heavy horned whitetails.  This destination has the quality hunting everyone dreams about.  Bucks in the 150s and above are not uncommon and many hunters have successfully connected on 170 and above whitetails.  Hunts take place from very comfortable ground blind and tower blinds in a mix of boreal forest, bush and farm lands.  All bush style hunting is done from heated blinds with two-way radios for communication with guides.    

Deer size is relative with larger bodied deer being the norm for the far north regions of North America. With that being said, they're at about the northern limit of the white-tail deer range and have them about as big as they get. Each year some deer tips the scales at the 300 pound mark, a small deer would be in the 200 to 225 pound range (field dressed weight).

30 caliber rifles similar to the 30-06, 308 Win and up would be sufficient for most everyone, many hunters bring 7mm's and 270's...these are fine too. A magnum chambering would be an added benefit if the shooter is comfortable with the recoil. A little before-season practice and sight-in could be a good thing, perhaps zeroing at 200 to 250 yards. We will offer a sight-in check upon your arrival in camp as long as things are running smoothly.

The areas we hunt vary from open farm land to cut-lines in the bush areas and the distance of the shots can vary greatly too. Generally hunters are in elevated stands and the deer are moving or feeding pretty close with the average distance being about 50 to 150 yards. There are times in the farm land and on the cut-lines where deer can be seen at considerable distances and 300 yards and further would not be out of the question for a qualified shooter with proper
equipment.

Each year about 20% of deer hunters have the opportunity to bag a wolf or two so it's important to stay on your game!  

Accommodations:  Camps are very nice and comfortable hotel style camps.  All bed and bath linens are provided on your hunt.  You will have hot breakfast and dinner, and lunches will be packed for you and taken to your area with your hunting gear.

Transportation/Getting there:  Clients fly commercial to Edmonton, Alberta then rent a vehicle and drive to camp.

Saturday Prior to your Hunt Start:
You will fly into Edmonton, Alberta and make your way to Athabasca, AB. You can overnight at the Nisku Inn (Edmonton) 1-800-661-6966 or the New Western Inn (Athabasca) 780-675-2294, or come straight to camp. If you are renting a car and like to meet up with other hunters, please contact us and we can get you in touch with someone that wants to share the rental. If you need transportation from Edmonton, we can help with the arrangements for an additional fee.

Sunday:
Sunday * Once in Camp you will sight in your rifle and have a short orientation of the game laws in Alberta . Sunday night will be spent in your hunting camp. (Sunday is considered a prep day and we may or may not hunt on Sunday)

Monday – Saturday:
Hunting starts on Monday morning and ends on Saturday evening, you have 6 full days of hunting.

Saturday Evening (or last day of hunting if you have an extended hunt)
You leave our camp.
Sunday (or day following your last day of hunting if you have an extended hunt):
Recommended day to fly out after your hunt.

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Clothing should be light but warm for the first hunts of the season.  Temperature varies from 40 degrees to 10 degrees above with the possibility of snow and rain.  The later season hunts could be much colder - 0 degrees or colder.  Most of our hunting is done from a vehicle or stand; however, occasionally you will still hunt.  WARM CLOTHES are a MUST!

In Alberta, there is no requirement to wear high-visibility clothing (such as red or hunter orange) while hunting. 

Whitetails:

Hunting license
Your firearm
TSA approved hard-shell airplane lockable gun-case
Soft-sided gun case
Ammunition for firearm (2 boxes or 40 rounds)
Shooting sticks
Comfortable hunting boots
Heavy and light socks
Full camouflage clothing including face-mask
Florescent orange hat
Stocking cap
Camouflage Gloves
Rain gear
Heavy and light hunting jacket
Long underwear
Binoculars
Rangefinder
Flashlight
Headlamp
Hunting knife
Camera
Camp Slippers/shoes
Comfortable camp shirt and pants
Insect repellant

Personal Items:

Ear plugs
Toiletries and personal affects
Medical prescriptions & pain relievers
Glasses/Contacts
Sunglasses
Lip balm & sunscreen

Rates:  6 day Package - $5950

*Additional days can be added - Advance booking $600 per additional day and booking on site $800 per additional day

Dates:  November

Included:  meals, lodging, guiding, wolf and coyote hunting included, transportation during the hunt, and trophy prep of game taken.

Not Included:  Firearms declaration fees (approx. $50 due at customs), licenses & tags (approx. $550), allocations and taxes (approx. $325), airfare to Edmonton, Alberta and any overnight stays prior to your hunt, transportation to the lodge, taxidermy, and tips/gratuities

Approximate license cost:  Non-resident tags are approximately $550 per person.