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Straight answers on hunting Canada. What a guided hunt really costs, what the law requires of a non-resident, the gear and planning that make a trip work, and life on horseback in the Alberta Rockies backcountry.
Moose Hunting in the Yukon: The Non-Resident's Guide
The Yukon holds the biggest-bodied moose on earth, and non-residents must hunt with a registered outfitter. What a Yukon moose hunt involves, and how our Alberta hunt compares.
Aug 20, 2026ReadOntario Hunting Season Dates: Deer, Moose and Bear
How Ontario's hunting calendar works: October bow and November gun deer, the fall moose seasons, spring and fall bear, and what a non-resident needs.
Aug 18, 2026Read
Cabins Near Nordegg and Abraham Lake: Where to Stay in David Thompson Country
A roundup of cabin and lodge stays near Nordegg and Abraham Lake, from Aurum Lodge and David Thompson Resort to the Shunda Creek hostel, plus what to expect off the grid.
Aug 17, 2026ReadBC Hunting Season Dates: How British Columbia's Calendar Works
The shape of BC's hunting calendar: spring and fall bear, the September openers, the Limited Entry Hunting draw, and the guide rule for non-residents.
Aug 15, 2026Read
Goldeye Lake, Nordegg: Camping, Fishing, and Access
A local guide to Goldeye Lake near Nordegg, Alberta: a small recreation-area lake for paddling, trout fishing, and camping, with honest, evergreen detail.
Aug 13, 2026Read
Hiking Near Nordegg: Trails, Falls, and Viewpoints
A local guide to hiking near Nordegg, Alberta: well-known trails and waterfalls including Coliseum Mountain and Siffleur Falls, framed honestly, plus safety.
Aug 10, 2026Read
Combination Hunts in Canada: The Math of Stacking Tags on One Trip
Add mule deer, bear or a free wolf tag to your main hunt. Why one 10-day combination trip beats two separate hunts on airfare, camp and days afield.
Aug 6, 2026Read
Cancellation Hunts: Why They Open, and How to Be the Hunter Who Gets the Call
Why cancellation slots open on quality hunts, how the deposit mechanics create them, and exactly how to be licence-ready and reachable when one comes free.
Aug 3, 2026Read
Cow Elk and Meat Hunts: The Honest Freezer Option
A guided cow elk hunt runs US$1,000 to $2,000, the cheapest way to fill a freezer with wild elk. Why outfits run them and how they compare to a meat moose.
Jul 30, 2026Read
Horseback Hunting Trips in the Canadian Rockies: What It Is Really Like
Every hunt on our country moves by horse and foot because motorized vehicles are banned in our zone. Here is what riding a packstring into the Blackstone is really like.
Jul 27, 2026Read
Mountain Hunting Fitness: Getting Ready for the High Country
Honest fitness prep for a horseback and foot backcountry hunt: how to train in the months before, why a bighorn is harder than a deer, and what the hills reward.
Jul 23, 2026Read
Guided Hunt Gear List: The One Pack That Fits Most Canadian Hunts
The universal packing list for a guided Canadian hunt, plus what changes by species and season, and the three things clients always overpack.
Jul 20, 2026Read
Trophy Hunt Prices Explained: The $2,500 to $100,000 Ladder
Why a bear hunt costs $2,500 and a bighorn costs $97,500. The full price ladder explained by allocation, days, horses, camps and guide ratios.
Jul 16, 2026Read
Elk Hunt Gear List: What We Send Clients Before a 10-Day Rut Hunt
The gear list we send before a 10-day horseback elk rut hunt, laid out by system: boots first, layers, glass, pack, sleep, and the paperwork you cannot forget.
Jul 15, 2026Read
Archery Black Bear Hunts: Methods, Shot Angles and Real Odds
Bow hunting black bear in Canada: bait versus spot-and-stalk, honest shot angles and distances, spring versus fall, and the CITES export rule you cannot skip.
Jul 14, 2026Read
Best Caliber for Elk: Guide-Approved, No Magnum Worship
Anything from the .270 through the .30-06 class kills elk cleanly with the right bullet at our ranges. A magnum is not required. What our elk clients bring.
Jul 13, 2026Read
How Much Does a Guided Hunt in Canada Cost? The Complete Price Ladder
The definitive cost ladder for a guided Canadian hunt, from a $2,500 black bear to a $97,500 bighorn. Real prices by species, what drives the number, deposits, and the full landed cost.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Deer Hunting in Canada: Whitetail and Mule Deer, Province by Province
Guided whitetail and mule deer hunting in Canada: where the giant bucks live in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, the November rut, what it costs, and the non-resident guide law.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Black Bear Hunting in Canada: The Complete Guide by Province
Where to hunt black bear in Canada, spring versus fall, bait versus spot and stalk, what a guided bear hunt costs, the non-resident guide law, and getting your bear home under CITES.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Elk Hunting in Canada: The Complete Guide
Where to hunt elk in Canada, what it costs, and the difference between a rut hunt and a migration hunt. A full guide built around our Alberta Rocky Mountain elk.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Moose Hunting in Canada: The Complete Guide
Where to hunt moose in Canada, what it costs by province, the guide rules, and why the Alberta mountain rut is our pick. A full moose hunt guide for non-residents.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Hunting in Canada: The Complete Non-Resident's Guide
Who needs a guide by province, the licence and firearm rules, real fees and costs, and when to book. The complete start-here guide for hunting big game in Canada.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Hunting Lodges, Fly-In Camps and Wall Tents: What Each One Really Buys You
The three ways a Canadian guided hunt puts a roof over your head: lodge comfort, fly-in remoteness, and backcountry wall tents on a horse trail. Honest pros, cons and cost logic.
Jul 10, 2026Read
What a Guided Alaska Moose Hunt Really Costs
A guided Alaska moose hunt runs US$28,000 to $45,000 by market reports, plus tag and charter. Real fees, the guide law, and how our Canadian moose compares.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Guided Archery Deer Hunts: What Changes When You Bring a Bow
Bringing a bow on a guided deer hunt changes the setups, the distances and the patience. Here is how our guiding adapts, and what the November rut gives you.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Best Caliber for Whitetail Deer: What Our Guides Watch Work
Any common deer cartridge from the .243 to .30-06 class kills whitetail cleanly at our ranges. What actually matters more than caliber, from the rut.
Jul 10, 2026Read
Camping Near Nordegg and Abraham Lake: Public Campgrounds in David Thompson Country
A roundup of the public campgrounds along the David Thompson corridor near Nordegg: Goldeye Lake, Fish Lake and Crescent Falls, plus seasons, sites and how to reserve.
Jun 22, 2026Read
Saskatchewan Hunting Season Dates: Whitetail, Moose, Bear and What Non-Residents Can Hunt
Saskatchewan's whitetail, moose, black bear and wolf season windows, plus a plain answer on what non-residents can and cannot hunt (elk and mule deer are resident-only).
Jun 15, 2026Read
Elk Hunting in Saskatchewan: Why Non-Residents Can't Book It (and Where You Can)
Saskatchewan sells no non-resident elk licence, so a visiting hunter cannot book a guided elk hunt there. Here is why, and how to hunt Rocky Mountain elk in Alberta instead.
Jun 8, 2026Read
Alberta Draws, Tags & Outfitter Allocations Explained
How Alberta's limited-entry draw works, why non-residents cannot use it, and how an outfitter allocation gives you a guaranteed tag with no draw and no points.
Jun 1, 2026Read
Black Bear Hunting in Ontario: Spring & Fall Baited Bears
Ontario's spring and fall black bear seasons, the licensed-operator rule for non-residents, how baited bear hunting works, and how it compares to hunting bear with us in Alberta.
May 25, 2026Read
Moose Hunting in Ontario: Tags, Outfitters, Cost
How non-residents hunt moose in Ontario: the tourist outfitter rule, the points-based tag allocation, the season, and how an Ontario hunt compares to our Alberta mountain rut.
May 18, 2026Read
Alberta Hunting Season Dates: Elk, Deer, Moose, Bear
When Alberta's big game seasons open and close, species by species: elk, whitetail and mule deer, moose, black bear, bighorn sheep and wolf, with the real dates.
May 11, 2026Read
The Canada Firearms Declaration Form (RCMP 5589), Step by Step
The RCMP 5589 non-resident firearm declaration, walked through: what it is, the flat $25 fee, 60-day validity, what you can bring, and exactly how arrival day works.
May 4, 2026Read
Crossbow Hunting in Canada: How the Rules Work, by Province and Season
Crossbow rules for big game vary by province and by season and change year to year. Here is the honest way to check, plus how weapon choice plays out on a guided hunt.
Apr 27, 2026Read
The David Thompson Highway (Hwy 11): Road Trip Guide
A local road trip guide to the David Thompson Highway (Highway 11): the drive from Rocky Mountain House to the Icefields Parkway, what you pass, and where to stop.
Apr 20, 2026Read
Elk Hunting in Manitoba: Why Non-Residents Cannot Book It (and Where You Can)
Manitoba elk is a resident-only draw, so a visiting hunter cannot book it. Here is the rule, why it is that way, and the two provinces that actually sell guided non-resident elk.
Apr 13, 2026Read
Moose Hunting in Newfoundland: The Budget Moose Destination in Full
Newfoundland is the budget moose hunt: dense moose, no draw, hunts from $5,200 to $9,500 plus a $502 licence, outfitter-only by law. Here it is in full, plus the honest Alberta call.
Apr 6, 2026Read
Things to Do in Nordegg, Alberta (Beyond the Hunt)
A local guide to Nordegg, Alberta: its coal-mining history, the lakes and waterfalls nearby, the David Thompson Highway, and what to do in each season.
Mar 30, 2026Read
Guided Whitetail Deer Hunts: Booking a Trophy Buck Hunt
What a guided whitetail hunt actually includes, the Saskatchewan-versus-Alberta reality, real prices, and how to judge whether an outfit is worth your deposit.
Mar 23, 2026Read
Abraham Lake, Alberta: Ice Bubbles, Seasons, Where to Stay
A local guide to Abraham Lake on the David Thompson Highway: the famous frozen methane bubbles, its windswept blue water, viewpoints, and when to go.
Mar 16, 2026Read
Hunting in British Columbia: The Non-Resident's Guide
What British Columbia offers a non-resident hunter, the mandatory-guide law you cannot skip, the grizzly closure, real licence costs, and an honest BC-versus-Alberta call.
Mar 9, 2026Read
Spring Black Bear Hunts in Canada: The Classic Season Opener
Why spring black bear is the classic season opener across western Canada: feeding behavior, hide quality, what a guided spring day looks like, and honest costs.
Mar 2, 2026Read
Private Land Hunts vs Outfitter Allocations: Two Fair Ways to Hunt, One Wilder
The US private-land ranch model versus the Canadian outfitter-allocation system: access certainty, wildness, and price logic, laid out fairly for both.
Feb 23, 2026Read
Trophy Whitetail Hunts: What Trophy Honestly Means
What a trophy whitetail honestly means by region, scoring in plain words, and managed-ranch versus wild-country hunts. Saskatchewan market $3,600 to $7,000 USD.
Feb 16, 2026ReadPlan your hunt
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