Whitetail - Saskatchewan
The
Saskatchewan winters have been mild for nearly a decade now, and the
whitetail deer, with great forage and super genetics, have flourished and
matured. The older bucks and fawns, usually the most susceptible to winter’s
harsh realities, have been thriving.
These whitetail hunts are a true
wilderness experience. The only access into hunting camp is with All
Terrain Vehicles (ATV). Most of the hunting is done by tree-stands and
ground blinds all of which are heated. The outfitter will also use
rattling antlers, decoys, grunt tube and hunting over bait to increase in
clients success.
Their accommodations are top notch; warm
cabins and lodgings set in the Saskatchewan north. They serve excellent
home-cooked meals, steam bath / bag shower room, the service always comes
with a smile, they can usually accommodate special needs diets. The
hunting season normally runs from last week in October ( Archery / muzzle
loader ) through all of November and into first week of December. Most
stands are set for shots of 50-75 yards. The bucks are huge-bodied,
upwards of 300 pounds, so they suggest rifles of .270 and up. Any of the
magnums are excellent choices.
Outfitter runs a great operation in all
aspects and has been doing so for over 14 years. Trophy quality in the
hunting area is excellent and hunters should be focusing on a buck in the
140 class and over. Hunters should be concentrating on a buck in the 150 -
165 range. They have taken bucks in the 200 class so the genetics are
there.
COST 6 Day Hunt $ 4,400 USD plus tax 5%,
plus licenses, approx $400 depending on exchange rate.
The 6-day hunting package includes guide,
meals and accommodations
Clients fly to Saskatoon and a charter
van service picks them up and brings them to camp. These travel
costs are not included in their package price.
Whitetail hunting is total 5 ½ days
(Monday morning through Saturday noon); arrival Sunday noon and depart
Saturday afternoon. |