Your hunt starts the minute you arrive at Saskatoon International Airport with a
personal pickup by one of our staff members, no having to rent a car here. We
look after all the details from pickup to drop off.
A typical day starts at about 4:00 am. With a continental breakfast and snacks to stuff in your pockets. Then it's off to the field with your guide for the morning waterfowl hunt. We hunt from Aframe blinds, layout blinds, ghille or white suits all depending on the situation. Nothing beats quality when it comes to decoys and we got em. Full body decoys make up the majority of are arsenal, but we do have silhouettes and sock decoys when the hunt calls for it. Guides are all accomplished callers, but we do use electronic callers when hunting snow/blue/Ross' geese. There's no dropping you off here, all hunts are completely guided.
After photos it is back to the lodge for a home cooked lunch and a quick rest before heading out in the afternoon.
There is always something to hunt here, so afternoon hunts are a guarantee everyday during our regular season. Afternoon hunts start around 2 pm and are a similar program as the morning hunts. We try to tailor every hunt for you, so your input is vital in making this the best hunt it can be. After photos it is back to the lodge for a hearty supper and a well earned, albeit a quick rest.
Weather can cause issues for some outfitters, but we have that covered. Rain does happen and we have quads to make sure we respect the landowners and still provide a high quality hunt.
LIMITS:
Ducks - 8 daily - 24 possession
Canada geese/speckle belly geese - 8 daily - 24 possession
Snow geese - 20 daily - No possession
Sandhill cranes - 5 daily - 15 possession
Sharptail grouse - 3 daily - 6 possession
Hungarian partridge - 8 daily - 16 possession
Any bird you are unable to take home will be donated on your behalf.
September 1-15
We offer 2 early season packages, guided only and guided with accommodations and meals. Both hunts are morning only hunts, with afternoons for you to do as you like.
With the guided only option, you will be send GPS coordinates to meet one of our guides. With the lodge option you will be driven out with your guide. Hunts are in freshly spotted feeds, over full body decoys and out of Aframe or layout blinds. These hunts are highly successful as the birds are unpressured and fresh from the nesting grounds.
There is the option to add afternoon hunts, depending on weather (heat). As for the afternoons, some clients choose exploring Saskatchewan, fishing on Lake Diefenbaker or golfing. All close afternoon options to choose from.
September 16-November 10
The season that has made Saskatchewan famous!
You come to Saskatchewan for dry field hunts and that is what we provide. We chase mallards and pintails, speckle belly, Canada and snow geese and the impressive sandhill crane. You tell us your wish list and we will do our best to fulfill it.
We run a high staff to client ratio to keep the hunts fresh. We have dedicated spotters that are on the road twice a day keeping tabs on the birds and providing the freshest feeds possible. Our guides have been described as old school killers. No glitz or glam, just 30+ years experience each in the guide seat. All of our field hunts are over full body decoy spreads, with silhouettes and socks for added backup if needed. We mainly hunt from Aframe blinds and layout blinds, but we do use white and ghille suits if the situation dictates. We have all the electronic callers and toys at our disposal when they are needed. During the regular season we hunt both AM and PM, there's no such thing as nothing to hunt here. There are no restrictions on when certain birds can be hunted, so its all on the table for both hunts.
We do occasionally hunt ducks in transition ponds, and this is some spectacular hunting. No waders are required on your part, the guides have that covered. We also have a healthy population of sharptail grouse and hungarian partridge. Whether you are looking to dedicate an afternoon or just taking a quick walk from the lodge, there are here to enjoy. From warm September mornings to the transition of crisp, late fall afternoons, we have you covered.
November 11-December 10
We are extremely fortunate to have the South Saskatchewan river as this provides an opportunity seen nowhere else in Saskatchewan, late late season Canada geese and mallards. These are the birds that live on the snow/ice line their whole lives. You have never seen the quality of birds like we have this time of year. For table fare, these are the fattest you'll ever see. Looking for a greenhead to put on the wall, these are true red legs. For the most relaxed birds you've ever hunted, these are them.
Once the snow and colder weather come, the birds feed once a day, so we only got out once. The upside is, these hunts are mostly double double hunts, Canada geese and mallards. We have been killing a few specks, snows, wigeon and pintails during this season as well.
I have heard lots of concerns about the weather during these hunts. Is it cold? Sure is. Will you freeze? Absolutely not. We have this hunt down to a science. We leave the lodge around 9am after a big breakfast. Getting to the field we set up and then get back in the vehicles and wait. When we see the first birds lifting off the river, we head to the spread. Most hunts are fast and furious.
This is 100% our favourite season!
