Very simply, our clients continue every year to give rave reports on this excellent outfit. Lots of moose and very high success, with lots of luck with calling during the rut. Also they have superb black bear hunts in the Peace River Region of Alberta, with success on two bears being almost expected! They also take great whitetails and mulies, with book deer harvested virtually every year. And then comes the moose hunting – perhaps some of the finest rut moose hunting for the price that there is! For example, take the results that two of our recent bowhunters conveyed back to us:
“Butch – If we sat down and spent an hour thinking about it, we still could not find even one thing to complain about! We were really into moose – called one to within 15 feet, where it stood drooling while deciding if we were a mate or not! We turned down a number of bulls before taking ours. Calling was excellent; guides were excellent; food was good and abundant; excellent equipment that’s well maintained and modern. A good comfortable camp with lodge and nice cabins. And these guys really worked. We sometimes ended up 150 miles apart to try other hot spots! Excellent in every category, and they had taken 22 moose for 24 hunters!!!”
Moose here will average in the 35” to 40” range, with a patient hunter willing to risk not filling his tag having a decent chance at bagging something bigger. Good representative Canada moose, with high success at a reasonable cost! Regulation changes are resulting in even larger bulls each year. But the excitement level of calling in these giant deer to within a few yards is simply off the charts. The two guys out of 24 hunters who did not score either missed or turned down a number of animals, so the opportunity is close to 100% on good moose! And success is about 85%, but do realize that Alberta weather can be a factor in success and animal movement. But the high success and reasonable cost makes this is a tough deal to beat!
Troy D.: “This was our first time to Alberta hunting. We had an amazing time. These guys know how to get it done. The weather didn’t cooperate but they adapted and we shot 3 moose and one whitetail. We are planning another trip with them. If you are adventurous, ask for the Devin experience.”
Chad D: “Awesome place to hunt moose, there are plenty of moose in the area. Seen 6 before I decided to harvest one! The guides know the area very well and called 3 into us within 20 yards of me! And you will not leave hungry, the food was great and plentiful!!”
LODGING: You stay in a comfortable lodge with good food and hot showers. No tents or cots here!
For gun hunters, you can hunt with rifle during the rut and on into the snow times in November when moose are very visible. They skin your game on the premises and have a large cooler. The meals are superb and usually two big meals are served daily. Often you can pick and choose among bulls. Contrast this with many Canadian moose hunts where so many guys never even see a moose on their hunts!! We have heard dozens of sad tales about non-existent moose, so this hunt is a true discovery! Also some superb wing shooting for ducks and geese – if you want to book that, be sure to call us, or if you want to re-book please call us. We need your loyalty on re-bookings or if you want to send a friend.
FOUR VERY IMPORTANT FACTORS TO BE AWARE OF WHEN COMPARING THESE HUNTS WITH OTHERS:
• Realize that THIS PRICING INCLUDES YOUR LICENSE! With some places charging $500 to $1,000 for tags, this is a big deal.
• Realize you get a wolf license included in all their big game hunts!
• And also realize THERE IS NO DRAW! Just book this hunt and go! Also it makes it much easier to book flights and make plans early. This alone can also save you several hundred dollars on fares!
• FREE airport pickup from Grande Prairie, Alberta – saves you $500 or more on a rental car!
Now in case that’s not enough, you may even be able to add on a black bear, elk or deer if tags are still available, and getting a bear here is almost a given, but BOOK EARLY! Normally you will fly to Edmonton, rent a car and drive to Grande Prairie (about 4 hours). Or you may fly right into Grande Prairie for pickup. Northwest, Alaskan, American, Air Canada, etc. have flights. There is a procedure for gun imports – pretty easy and we can help. Some clients choose to drive to bring all the meat home (local meat processor does not ship to U.S.!). There is also a local taxidermist, but such work tends to be rather slow in that part of the country.
Their moose hunting takes place in the world famous Peace River Country. It is known for having one of the highest moose densities in North America. Due to the Alberta’s management of moose, they have been taking high quality animals each year, with their largest being an unbelievable 63”. They have three different moose hunts to choose from, as well as combination hunts for moose with black bear, whitetail, mule deer, waterfowl, and elk. They also take some huge whitetails and mule deer every year.
EARLY BOW HUNTS: 6-Day hunts
You bowhunt in the archery-only season in mid-September. During this time they concentrate on the prime feeding areas, game trails, natural mineral “licks”, and other prime habitat showing fresh moose activity, mainly in the bush, with lots of walking and some calling. This is a very exciting and productive hunt, with success around 50%. You will normally see more moose on this hunt than any of their other moose hunts. Moose are relatively easy to stalk and, of course, are big targets. This makes this hunt very exciting. The weather at this time is pleasant, the days are long, and there is virtually no local hunting pressure at this time. If you want to have the challenge of taking North America’s largest member of the deer family with a bow, this is the hunt for you.
The archery-only season starts on August 25 but this outfitter doesn’t starting hunting them until mid-September, and archery ends on September 23. The reason the bow-only season is cheaper is that the allocations (granted to the outfitter by the Alberta government) that only can be used in that period have less value than the ones that can be used in the rifle season. There are no kill fees; only the charge for every species that is added to the base archery season cost. The outfitter takes 6-12 bowhunters per year.
RUT HUNTS – BOW OR RIFLE: 6-Day hunts
The rut moose hunts take place in late September to mid-October. During this time the moose are in the peak of the rut. They will call them in to you, making for relatively easy shots. Hearing their deep grunt as they respond is every bit as exciting as the bugle of a bull elk. This hunt can be done with bow or rifle and both are highly successful, but archery is not really recommended at a time when everyone else is hunting with a rifle. Success on this hunt is consistently 85%-90% + on kills, and of course opportunity is almost always 100%.
NOVEMBER POST-RUT HUNTS – BOW OR RIFLE: 6-Day hunts
At this time of year you will hunt your moose by spot and stalk. The moose are feeding more in the open at this time. The lack of leaves plus the presence of snow make them easier to spot and locate. Clients usually see a lot of moose on this hunt. This hunt can be done with rifle or bow, but lends itself more toward a rifle hunt as shots can sometimes be long. In the past few years they have killed their biggest bulls on this hunt. The kill percentage is similar to the rut hunt, 85%-90%. The hunts are done from blinds and by driving the roads, then getting out and stalking
2025 PRICES (all prices subject to change without notice until deposit received; all prices in USD)
6 Days. Licenses, meals, lodging and guiding included. No draw for tags!
All Hunts are 2×1 Dates Base Cost Licenses
Bull Moose (Rut) September 24 – October 31 $8,500 Included
Bull Moose (Post Rut) November 1 – 30 $7,500 Included
COMBO Moose/Elk November only $9,000 Included
COMBO Moose/Whitetail September 24 – November 30 $9,500 Included
1×1 hunts add $500/day
BLACK BEARS:
This is an outstanding outfitter in Alberta who not only produces good bears, but lots of bears. Over the last 8-10 years, they averaged between 1.6 to 1.8 bears per hunter. That includes bowhunters and gun hunters. In layman’s terms, that means nearly everyone has a chance at taking two bears! The outfitter hunts in the famed Peace River area of Alberta. The bear hunting there has been written up dozens of times in various sporting magazines. It’s one of the premier bear hunting areas in North America. The average size bear is also excellent. Typically, bears will average between six and seven feet in the spring, and perhaps a few inches larger in the fall. Top bears have made eight feet and seven footers are taken regularly.
Color-phase bears make up between 25%-40% of the population, with colors ranging from blonde to brown to cinnamon. Past clients uniformly give this outfitter excellent reviews. He goes through the trouble of putting out plenty of extra baits, feeds the bears well and regularly, has a great modern lodge with all amenities, with a couple’s room too, excellent guides, and his concession in the Peace River region produces genetically superior bears based on what we have seen! He does both rifle and bow, but really enjoys archers. ALL TAXES AND TAX REBATES ARE INCLUDED IN PRICE. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE HUNT ARE: LICENSE/TAG; MEALS; ACCOMMODATIONS; A WOLF LICENSE; FIELD DRESSING; TROPHY CARE; YOUR PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT AIRPOR IN GRANDE PRAIRIE; AND OF COURSE THEIR GUIDE SERVICE. The largest black bear ever recorded in Alberta recently came from their hunting area. Pike and walleye fishing, both lake and river, is also available during the day or when you tag out.
Three years in a row their clients have won the Outfitters Award for the largest black bear taken by a non-resident hunter. The high percentage of the brown color phase bears, ranging from a dark chocolate color to pure blonde, is an added bonus. Great area, great guides, great fun and great success!
Four very important factors to be aware of when comparing these hunts with others:
• Realize that their pricing INCLUDES YOUR LICENSE! With some states charging $500 to $1,000 for tags, this is a big savings.
• And also realize there is NO DRAW! No money wasted buying points! Just book this hunt and go! Makes it much easier to book flights and make plans early. Again, saves time and money.
• Free airport pickup in Grande Prairie – save $500 or more on a rental car!
• Free wolf tag.
These 3-4 items add up to savings of $1,000+ compared to similar hunts!
“Just thought I’d send a quick e-mail to let you know I had a great hunt last week with Hunt #69. Took two good bears, and the guiding & accommodations/food were excellent. My wife also really enjoyed herself – even got to tag along on a hunt, and watched me shoot a bear. Thanks for arranging such a great trip. Have attached a couple of photos. Best regards, & good hunting.” – Anton J.
He hunts different areas in the spring and fall, but both are from lodges. Comfortable lodging and good food is provided. Spring is primarily baiting, with some spot and stalk for those who prefer that. Fall is more spot and stalk, with some baiting. Both periods are equally successful. Spot and stalk is from pickups and ATVs, driving and glassing. You glass clearcuts and cutlines, and bears are out on the grass or in crops. You cover a lot of ground, and some folks like that more than sitting over bait. Others prefer sitting outdoors – your choice! Both are incredibly successful.
Fall hunts are generally archery-only for the last week of August, and rifle the first two weeks of September.
Fall is mostly spot and stalk in and around the grain fields, and that can be very exciting and can produce some huge bears. Bears can be seen hundreds of yards away, and the stalk is on! Bait can be a back-up! Of course, on a spot and stalk, you do not get the same opportunity to size up the bear that you get on a baited hunt, but the challenge of stalking a 7-footer to bow or gun range adds to the thrill. Either way, success is extremely high, with many hunters taking two bears, and with some taking a first bear and then passing up multiple other bears hoping for a monster. Since many hunters like to hold out for a monster second bear, you must realize that the statistics suggest that most hunters are seeing those big second bears and are taking them!! Bears are also heavier by a hundred pounds or so in the fall. Weather can always be a factor, and even more so in the fall. A heavy berry crop can also affect the numbers being seen, but that is simply hunting.
All hunts are 6 days in length. You will be transported on ATVs and pick-up trucks, with some walking as well. Food and lodging is included. For spring bear, in terms of transport details, fly into Edmonton. You then have a choice of either flying or driving into Grande Prairie. Free airport pickup in Grande Prairie is one consideration – saves the rental car fee. Or rent a car in Edmonton and drive. It is about a 4 hour drive, so not a big thing. If you elect to fly, Air Canada is now charging for each firearm transported. Plus airfares have taken a jump in recent years. You can drive for half the cost of flying, plus have the freedom of leaving early if you tag out. So my advice is rent a car in Edmonton, but do it now or soon as demand is high. You do not need a big 4WD in June, but sometimes a late snow does happen and 4WD might be nice then. In the fall, you will need to fly to High Level, Alberta, for pick up, or else to Edmonton and rent a car and drive about 8 hours to camp.
EARLY BOW HUNTS
You bowhunt in the archery-only season from late August to mid-September. During this time, they concentrate on the prime feeding areas, game trails, natural mineral “licks”, and other prime habitat showing fresh bear activity. This is a time when bears are in their feeding patterns. The weather at this time is pleasant and the days are long. The archery-only season starts on August 25 and ends on September 16 for everything but moose – moose ends on September 23. There are no kill fees. There is only the charge for every species that is added to the base archery season cost.
You should also be aware that this same outfitter also has some excellent rifle and bow elk and moose hunts, and some good whitetail hunts. And combos are very possible! Ask us for that information if interested.
NO FORMS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR HUNTING BOW INTO CANADA!
2025 PRICES (subject to change without notice until deposit received)
2025 Rifle Hunts Dates Base Cost Licenses
Spring Black Bear* (baited hunts sold out; spot and stalk avail.) May 4 – June 15 $5,500 Included
Fall Bear*( baited hunts sold out; spot and stalk avail.) Sept./Oct. $5,500 Included
* 2nd bear is included in cost on spring & fall bear hunts only
** 2nd bear trophy fee $600 on black bear combo hunts
Fall Archery Only Season Single Species or Combos:
Base Price: $4,500 + Chosen Species:
Bear: $500 + $750 for 2nd bear, Moose: $550
Whitetail Deer: $500
Mule Deer: $1,000
Elk: $1,000
All prices in US $ and subject to change without notice. Hunt prices are based on a 6-day hunt.
Non-Hunters Accompanying Hunters: $150 per day
Extra Days: $500 per day (2 on 1); $750 (1 on 1)
One on One Hunts: $500 per day extra
50% Deposit Required to Book ANY Hunt
Wolf License is included in all big game hunts
PRICES INCLUDE: Taxes and tax rebates; meals; accommodations; licenses; field dressing; trophy care; your guide; and your ROUND TRIP Transportation between camp and Grande Prairie. All of this is INCLUDED!
NOT INCLUDED: Transport into Grande Prairie from your home; tips; and the import fee on your gun. We will furnish you the forms – it is a simple form and very painless!
GETTING THERE
Fly to Grande Prairie, Alberta where outfitter will pick you up. Or fly to Edmonton and rent a car for approx. 4.5-hour drive to camp. Accommodations are in a nice lodge, 2 to a room, with satellite TV and WIFI.
GETTING YOUR WEAPON INTO CANADA
You are allowed to bring your personal firearm with you. This includes your rifles, shotguns or muzzleloaders (NO HANDGUNS!). For your firearms, a simple one-page form is required to be filled out to obtain a temporary Canadian firearms permit. This form can be down-loaded or mailed to you well in advance from The Royal Canadian Mounted Police at www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca. Click on the link on the left hand side for visitors/non-residents, then download the NON-RESIDENT FIREARM DECLARATION (form RCMP 5589/CAFC 909). Completing this in advance should reduce your time clearing customs. DO NOT SIGN IT UNTIL YOU APPEAR IN FRONT OF CUSTOMS, but fill it out. A confirmed declaration costs a flat fee of $25, regardless of the number of firearms listed on it. It is only valid for the person who signs it and for those firearms listed on the declaration. It is a simple form to fill out. IF YOU HAVE A DUI OR A CRIMINAL RECORD, CALL US! YOU MAY BE DENIED ADMITTANCE. NO FORMS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR HUNTING BOW INTO CANADA!
TO PREVENT PROBLEMS WHEN RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR FIREARMS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT BY TAKING THEM TO ANY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL (“CBP”) OFFICE BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE UNITED STATES. THE CBP OFFICE WILL REGISTER THEM ON THE SAME CBP FORM 4457 USED TO REGISTER CAMERAS AND COMPUTERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU OFTEN CANNOT SIMPLY DO THIS AT THE AIRPORT WHEN LEAVING THE U.S., SO YOU SHOULD DO THIS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR TRIP.
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