Elk- Alberta #69

This excellent outfitter operates in the Peace River area of NW Alberta. We have worked with them for over 15 years and he always does an excellent job, regardless of the particular species our clients are chasing. They hunt an interesting area which is a mix of forest and farmland. This is beneficial to the elk, and they have a very healthy elk population that is growing each year. Bowhunts run late-August to mid-September, and then the rifle season opens. The changeover between seasons happens right at the peak of the rut, making the elk hunting with both weapons very successful and enjoyable. We love to hunt bugling bulls yelling “Hey, I’m over here!”

Some very important factors to be aware of when comparing these hunts with others:
• Their pricing INCLUDES YOUR LICENSE! With some States charging $1,000 or more for tags, this is a big deal.
• THERE IS NO DRAW! Just book this hunt and go! Makes it much easier to book flights and make plans early.
• Free airport pickup from Grande Prairie, Alberta – save $500 or more on a rental car!
• A wolf tag is included!
Their typical elk are nice 5x5s to 6x6s. We do NOT consider this a trophy hunt, however. Their largest elk was a 6×8 that scored well over 300″, but most are just nice respectable bulls. There have been bulls killed in the areas they hunt that are 350+”, but do not count on that. However, success is typically very high and good numbers of elk are seen. Their elk hunting has been very popular, so booking early is wise. Many hunters choose to do a combination hunt. One of the most popular combo hunts is the elk/moose/black bear, although you can combine elk hunting with any of the species they offer. Hunt bow or rifle in the bugle! Or hunt later and add deer or moose!

EARLY BOWHUNTS:
The archery-only season starts on August 25 and ends on September 16 for everything except moose. These are 6-day hunts, and during this time they concentrate on the prime feeding areas, game trails, natural mineral licks, and other prime habitat showing fresh elk activity. Silent elk make you work harder, but usually there will be enough squealing to help. This makes this hunt very exciting. The weather at this time is pleasant and the days are long. If you want to have the challenge of taking one of North America’s largest members of the deer family with a bow, this is the hunt for you.

The reason the bow-only season is cheaper is that the archery tag allocations can only be used during this period and thus have less value that 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.
We happen to love elk meat, and we really enjoy chasing these 700 pound critters around the forest. They are majestic, regal and smart! So a wise man hunts them where his chances will be high – areas with good elk populations. We also like to have the opportunity to take a second species, such as a moose or black bear, and they have plenty of both.

2024 PRICES (subject to change without notice until deposit received; all prices in USD)

Elk $7,250 6 DAYS
Rut Moose and Elk $10,000
Nov Elk and Moose $9000
MOOSE: Rut $8,500; Post rut Moose (Nov) $7,500
Whitetail $6,000
Nov White-tail and Moose $8750
Whitetail/Mule deer $8750
Mule Deer $7000
Wolf/ Coyote Nov-Dec $5,000
Spring bear Baited $5500
Spring or Fall Spot and Stalk $5000
Rut moose and Whitetail $9500
Rut Moose and Mule deer $10,000

Archery prices:
Base Price $4500 PLUS ADD THE SPECIES PRICE:
Species price:
Whitetail $500, mule deer $1000, moose $500, elk $1000
1×1 hunts are $500 extra per day. Additional days can be added for $500/day 2×1 or $750/day 1×1. Non-hunters $150/day. A wolf license is included on all big game hunts.

INCLUDED:
• Guiding
• Field Dressing and trophy care
• Meals
• Accommodations
• Licenses
• Taxes
• Pick up and drop off at Grande Prairie airport

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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