fishing & hunting guide - Tourism Saskatchewan

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contributes one of every four ducks found on the
continent!) make Saskatchewan a paradise for bird
hunters. In addition to waterfowl, upland game birds,
such as Hungarian partridge, ruffed grouse, and
ptarmigan make bird hunting in the province extremely
rewarding.
Saskatchewan game-bird seasons open in early
September. This is an exciting time of year to be afield.
The sight of the wide open skies full of endless soaring
flocks of birds contributes to a memorable hunting
experience.
In addition to Saskatchewan’s outstanding bird hunting
opportunities, big game hunting is also superb. The
largest trophy white-tailed deer in the world exist here, a
fact influenced by large tracts of habitat, superior
genetics, rich minerals in our fertile soil, and our northern
climate.
Moose and black bear hunters enjoy excellent success
throughout the northern forest area. These magnificent
animals provide challenging hunts, frequently involving
travel by boat and ATV into the most remote parts of the
province. The Porcupine Hills, Cumberland Delta,
Wapawekka Hills, Pasquia Hills, and Meadow Lake region
are among many superb locations. Moose can be hunted
in the province's southern hunting zone as well.
Different areas offer a variety of hunting experiences. If
you plan to hunt from a tree stand, the forest fringe areas
are ideal. Hunters looking for more of a stalk will find the
parkland region of central Saskatchewan offers exciting
challenges.
Hunting to manage the numbers of moose, pronghorn
antelope, mule deer, and elk is reserved for residents of
Saskatchewan. Regulations require non-Canadians to
hunt bear, moose, and white-tailed deer with a licensed
outfitter. Most seasons are managed by computer-draw,
although there are open seasons for elk in some areas.
Residents can also acquire over-the-counter tags to hunt
moose, black bear, white-tailed deer, and elk. The
province offers abundant game populations and
opportunities to hunt on both public and private land.
Hunters should always obtain landowner permission
before venturing onto privately owned land.
Whatever your hunting pleasure, there are more than 200
dedicated outfitters representing the province’s finest
hunting and fishing operations. They are waiting to
welcome and guide you through your adventures. That
down-home prairie hospitality extends to the outfitting
community. You can be sure of a warm welcome and
benefit from the hard working cooks, guides, and more.
Saskatchewan outfitters offer world-class guided hunts.
These lodges offer the services of experienced staff and
knowledgeable guides, whose honest and sincere
attention to every detail helps ensure an enjoyable
adventure. Throughout your stay, you will encounter some
of the world’s friendliest people, who take great pride in
sharing Saskatchewan with visitors.
Private cabins are most often used to accommodate
guests at outfitting camps. Facilities can range from
deluxe to modern, semi-modern, or non-modern. A full
range of possibilities are available from doing your own
cooking in light housekeeping situations to onsite
camping to all-inclusive camps. Whatever the preference,
be it peace and quiet with all the amenities or the chance
to “rough it,” there is an outfitter who fits the description.
Saskatchewan has two international airports. Efficient
highway routes make travel convenient and hunting areas
easy to reach. However, access into the northern regions
of the province requires a degree of coordination, which is
another area of expertise filled by the ample number of
hunting outfitters.
A reliable outfitter will be able to guide you to the
province’s best hunting spots, for whatever type of game
and experience you are seeking. Some restrictions apply
to non-resident and U.S. hunters. For details on
restrictions, refer to the Saskatchewan Hunters’ and
Trappers’ Guide, available online at
www.environment.gov.sk.ca.
Saskatchewan is favoured with outstanding natural
resources and a raft of friendly outfitters willing to share –
it is truly a hunter’s dream. Great hunting adventures are
as abundant as the populations of ducks, geese, whitetailed
deer, moose, and black bear. It’s all here…waiting
for you to discover.
Direct air access into Saskatchewan is now available from
Denver,, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
For more information, visit Tourism Saskatchewan’s
website, www.sasktourism.com/hunting.
Upland game hunting