This outfitter hunts free range wood bison, waterfowl, wolf, moose, black bears and whitetails. His area is about 4.5 hours north of Edmonton, in the famed Peace River region (except for the bison hunts, which are much further north). He has a wealth of experience and works hard to send you home happy.
WOLF
Expect to be up at 6:00 AM and enjoy a light meal. It is dark by approximately 6:00 PM in the evening. The wolf and coyote hunt is exhilarating and can be hard work. The outfitter indicates his wolf hunts run about 65% harvest. One problem he reports is that clients are not staying alert. He picks them up after dark and they say they did not see anything, yet when they check the game cameras they have wolves on the camera, meaning clients are resting their eyes or maybe sleeping. His coyote hunts run 100% harvest. Hunts are based at his main lodge. Wolves are generally hunted over pre-baited sites, while coyotes are mostly done by calling. For their wolf hunts they use bait piles, spot and stalk, and calling. At this time of the year, there will be snow, so you will travel by truck, snowmobile, or quads while hunting.
Blinds can vary. If you want a heater, then wooden or pop up blinds are used, and they must be further away from the baits due to the propane smell and the hissing sound of the heaters. You spend about 8 hours a day in the stands, so dress accordingly.
All wolf pelts require a CITES permit for export from Canada. Hunters will leave their wolf/coyote pelts with the outfitter, who will have them tanned locally and shipped to the hunter’s taxidermist of choice in the U.S. for mounting.
The color of these wolves will vary from salt-and-pepper to white to jet-black. Mature wolves can weigh well over 100 lbs. and have skulls that can measure in the 17”-18” range. A wolf is the ultimate trophy and predator. Currently, there is no limit on how many wolves and coyotes you can shoot in Alberta.
COYOTE HUNTING
Imagine calling in a coyote from up to a mile out, watching him come in the whole way until he is within 50 yards or less, hair bristling, looking for supper – it’s a rush! The perfect break in a long winter! You may spend your day in a truck or out in fresh air, so layers are critical to ensure a comfortable hunt. The hides are thick and the fur is in perfect prime condition. The color this time of year is usually a light silver or pale beige color, and they are a good size. If you’re interested in making a set of coyote fur mitts, or fur trim on a jacket, or just hanging a pelt in the den, these are the skins you want. Take advantage of their coyote hunting expertise, as they are prepared to bring the coyote’s right into your lap. Whether it is fall or winter, they have techniques designed for the conditions.
2020 WOLF/COYOTE PRICES (subject to change without noticed until deposit received; all prices in USD)
DATES: November 1, 2020-March 31, 2021
6-day hunt $4,995 USD per person 2×1. Two or more hunters $3,995 USD per person 2×1. Plus 5% tax and $100 license. Includes guiding, meals, accommodations and pick up from Peace River airport.
NOT INCLUDED:
• Transportation to lodge
• Shipping, crating, and handling of trophy
• Taxidermy (can provide taxidermy services at an additional cost. Excellent taxidermists available)
• 5% Goods & Services Tax is due on arrival
• Licences/tags/permits
WOOD BISON
These hunts are world class hunts for totally wild and totally free range wood bison in Alberta. Wood bison are the giants of the bison clan. They can reach 2,600 pounds! These hunts take place on remote Crown land along the Peace, Athabasca and Slave rivers of far northern Alberta. They are done by traditional spot and stalk in a completely wilderness setting in the boreal forest. While not considered 100% pure blood wood bison, they are very close to pure (if 100% pure, you’d be unable to hunt or import them). But since they are not totally pure, you can legally do this hunt and import your trophy. Hunting these giants though is not easy – you will work to earn one. Success rates run around 65%.
If you have a love for the Great Outdoors, then you are sure to be blown away with this incredible traditional wood bison hunt! This is like no other bison hunt. This outfitter has an intimate knowledge of bison, their travel movements and territories, and is expert at putting you within range with gun or bow. Their average bison score SCI is over 62 with huge skulls. This may be the best opportunity on Earth to shoot a free range wild wood bison.
Their remote fly-in base camps offer an incredible view of the boreal forest, with large tented sleeping quarters and kitchen stocked with fresh produce. It is not uncommon to see black bears right from camp.
“For anyone looking for a different kind of adventure, I would highly recommend this outfitter’s wood buffalo hunt! You literally hunt the farthest northerly reaches of Alberta. My father and I hunted with Kevin in May. We found Kevin to a very hard-working guide. He was very familiar with the area and was honest (no BS to deal with!). Most bison hunts are quite easy; not this one – you actually have to hunt for them up here! These animals can disappear into the timber with a couple strides! Of course the animal’s size is a little overwhelming – larger than the bison in the lower 48. Both my father and I connected on our trophies! Another awesome opportunity that you have in this hunt is to kill a wolf! We saw lots of sign but left right after we harvested our bison. Something we both regret!!! The hunt is great for a couple buddies or a father & son like we did. This outfitter is the real deal!! We hope to hunt with Kevin again in the near future.” – D. Bahl
November 1-Aprl 30 Winter Bison Hunts
These hunts are not for the fair-weather hunter. In fact, the outfitter will want to speak with you in advance of booking to make sure that you understand what’s involved. Expect to be up early, as your days start at 6:00 AM, providing an opportunity to see the Northern Lights while enjoying a light breakfast. It is dark by approximately 6:00 PM in the evening. This bison hunt is tough, but very exhilarating, and it can be very hard work to find and close up on these animals. Expect temperatures to be EXTREMELY cold in February and March – expect -40F to +10F. These hunts will see many days with a bag lunch and beverages. You should expect to be out all day and you will earn your huge bison. Accommodations are in a motel or B&B.
May 1-31 and October 15-31 Spring/Fall Bison Hunts
Please expect to be up early, with your day starting at 6:00 AM with a light meal. It is dark by approximately 11:00 PM in the evening. Just like the winter hunts, these bison hunts are often very exhilarating and they can be hard work. Expect temperatures in April and May to be from 45F to 70F. Please be sure to bring your bug spray, as the bugs will be plentiful and hungry. Depending on the hunt and the locale of the animals, you may be out with a bag lunch and beverages, or you may return to the lodgings to eat and leave again later in the day as the daylight hours are longer. You should expect to be out all day, and expect to work for and earn your bison. You will normally be housed in a cabin, wall tent or hard wall trailer – it is dependent on weather and the hunting area chosen by your guide. Amenities will vary by location.
This very good outfitter is firmly committed to a policy of 100% fair chase and will stress principles and ethics above all else. When you hunt with him, you’ll know why we believe that his wild bison hunting is some of the best there is.
2020 WILD WOOD BISON HUNT PRICES (subject to change without notice until deposit received; all prices in USD)
Spring/Fall
$11,500 per person 2×1, 6-day hunt
Winter
$14,000 per person 2×1, 9-day hunt
Book two hunters and receive $1,000 off per person!
All hunts are 2×1. 1×1 is extra $1,500. Observers are $300 per person per day. A second bison can be harvested for an additional $3,000 U.S., to be paid before beginning the hunt for a second bison. Wolf can be hunted for FREE on any bison hunt.
Prices do not include 5% Goods & Services Tax to be charged on all items.
NOT INCLUDED:
• Transportation to/from specified northern location
• Shipping, crating, and handling of trophy
• Taxidermy (outfitter can provide names of local taxidermists)
• Meat cutting and freezing
• Costs associated with leaving earlier than scheduled hunt end date
• 5% Goods & Services Tax
• Licenses/tags/permits
MOOSE

Moose here are typically 35”-40”, with always a chance for bigger, and about 70%-80% success! That is outstanding anywhere that moose roam. Hunts takes place in the Boreal forest (big bush), using 4WD vehicles and quads. This outfitter takes only a handful of hunters per year.
The Peace River area has a very healthy moose population. You’ll be in Wildlife Management Area 544, and hunts take place in the remote backcountry in logged cutovers – near lakes, natural salt licks, cut-lines and beaver dams. Moose prefer these areas for the solitude, the food, and the abundance of water. Hunting may include sitting stands and calling – with more emphasis on covering some ground and locating bulls within rifle range.
Moose season runs from November 1-30, when they have finished rutting and are concentrated in feeding areas. Leaves are gone and moose are easy to spot in their wintering grounds. Snow allows for tracking into the hot spots, but a late-season moose hunt is for the hardy hunter looking for a nice bull.
2020 MOOSE HUNT PRICES (subject to change without notice until deposit received; all prices in USD)
6 days $5,500 per person 2×1; $7,000 per person 1×1
9 days $7,500 per person 2×1; $9,000 per person 1×1
12 days $9,500 per person 2×1; $11,000 per person 1×1
NOT INCLUDED:
• Transportation to lodge
• Shipping, crating, and handling of trophy
• Taxidermy (can provide taxidermy services at an additional cost. Excellent taxidermists available)
• Meat processing
• 5% Goods & Services Tax is due on arrival
• Licenses/tags/permits
WATERFOWL HUNTING
Goose hunting for Canada geese, snow geese, white-fronted geese (“specklebellies”), and duck hunting for mallards, pintails and widgeons. This outfitter’s area is where these geese stop to fuel up for their long flight south and also where ducks stage in the thousands in the Peace River parklands. The outfitter’s hunting area in Alberta is indisputably one of the premier waterfowl hunting areas in North America! According to the head biologist of northwestern Alberta, his area is the premier waterfowl location in the Peace Country. He likes to call it the Bird Capital of Canada. There have been recorded counts in excess of 26,000 migratory birds per day using his area lakes during migratory season.
He is committed to managing the number of waterfowl hunters to ensure that hunters will have excellent duck and goose hunting throughout their stay. You can expect a solid effort and a well-organized, well-run hunt. He is committed to a policy of 100% fair chase, and stresses adherence to sound principles and ethics above all else.
2020 WATERFOWL PRICES (subject to change without noticed until deposit received; all prices in USD)
DATES: September 1-October 31
3 days of hunting (max. 5 shoots) $2,995 per person
6 days of hunting (max. 11 shoots) $5,495 per person
Minimum 4 or more persons in a party. Shells and bird cleaning (breasting) are included.
Generally you will arrive Sunday afternoon, hunt Monday-Wednesday morning, or arrive Wednesday afternoon hunt Thursday-Saturday morning.
NOT INCLUDED:
• Transportation to lodge
• 5% Goods & Services Tax is due on arrival
• Licenses/tags/permits
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.
IMPORT OF BIRDS
U.S. migratory bird hunting regulations state that it is unlawful for a person to import into the United States migratory game birds belonging to another person. Evidence of sex and species must remain attached to the bird until the final U.S. destination is reached. It is illegal to possess a game bird which does not bear evidence of sex and species, unless you are at home processing it. Evidence of sex and species consists of one completely feathered wing attached to the carcass of the game bird. Inform the outfitter upon your arrival if you are planning on taking birds home with you, as the bird preparation includes leaving a wing for species identification.
TROPHY TRANSPORT OF HIDES, ANTLERS, AND CAPE AND MEAT HOME
The easiest way to get your antlers and cape back home is for the outfitter to put the items in a thick cardboard box and for you to take it with you on your flight home (not for wolves!). They put garden hose around the antler tips, clean, dry and then tape up the skull plate and freeze the cape. Frozen meat can also be taken home with you in a cooler. Generally, all the meat must be cut by a licensed butcher and you are responsible for paying for the processing. Shipping meat back to your home is another possibility, but it is an expensive, complicated, and time-consuming task.
 

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