British columbia hunting guides world class outdoors. Located in the cassiar mountains of extreme northern british columbia, we are an ideal choice for those interested in hunting bc. The ponds and estuaries of the alaska peninsula comprise the first staging area for migratory waterfowl entering the pacific flyway. The fish and wildlife branch establishes legislation, policies and procedures for managing fishing and hunting activities, and for the allocation of fish and wildlife resources for recreational and commercial use. We hunt the migratory routes in the november rut season. British columbia big game hunting lodge antlers and. Some of these areas have permanent blinds, and others provide opportunities for. Surrounded by farmland, sloughs and small lakes, this area boasts a variety of migratory waterfowl that enjoy the abundant food supply and shelter. Big country outfitters offers true wilderness hunts in the spectacular north central region of british columbia. We have a bow only season for the first week of september before the rifle season opens. Managed waterfowl hunt areas mdc hunting and fishing. As for the bag limits, british columbia has an 8 duck limit, 10 dark geese, 5 snow geese limit, and 5 whitefrontedgeese. Hunting british columbia is any true outdoorsmens dream. Also, be sure to follow all federal, state and local hunting regulations regarding seasons and bag limits.
The land consists of over 20 farms and ranches totalling more than 25,000 acres. Why waterfowlers need to hunt vancouver islands sea ducks. Slackwater farms has 800 acres of oak, greenash and cypress bottomland available for deer habitat. American waterfowlers flock to canada every september and october for a first crack at ducks and geese before the birds wing their way south of the border and wise up to calling and decoy spreads. Beginning high in the mountains of southeastern british columbia, the columbia river flows 2,000 kilometers 1,243 miles through alpine and subalpine environments, mountain forests, lava fields, semiarid grasslands, and lowelevation rainforests before entering the pacific ocean. Hunts take place in the heart of the central pothole region of saskatchewan where we are licensed to guide over 30,000 square miles.
The columbia river is one of the most dominant environmental features of the pacific northwest. The two best times to hunt are in september during the archery season or with a rifle in november. It is the largest guiding territory in the it is the largest guiding territory in the southeastern corner of british columbia and encompasses the 80 mile. Before you head out to the field this season, remember to purchase your federal and state waterfowl stamps. I took a transfer to chetwynd, bc in 1990 where i opened a meat cutting.
Hunting british columbia elk chambered for the wild with. Washington duck hunting our washington guided duck hunts offer an excellent opportunity for fastpaced, up close and personal decoying mallards. British columbia is one of the few areas in north america that allows rifle hunting for elk during the bugle season. Hunting british columbia elk chambered for the wild with jim benton bc. Experience beautiful british columbia with a guided hunting trip in the kootenays with sawtooth outfitters west ltd. The 2020 fall limited entry hunting leh draw is now open for applications. The natural range of the mountain goat includes southern alaska and yukon, british.
The land that is now slackwater farms was undeveloped and unmaintained for many years before allen loe recognized the potential for agriculture and the tremendous duck population. The ponds and estuaries of the alaska peninsula comprise the first staging area. Black bear hunting generally takes place in british columbia and alberta in the autumn sometimes also in the spring. This british columbia big game hunting area is located in the purcell mountain range west kootenay and consists of around 4,400 square kilometers. We have some of the best british columbia hunting for sheep, mountain goat, caribou, and moose available.
Mexico duck hunting guides guided duck hunts in mexico. The regulations synopsis is a guide to hunting and trapping in b. Black bears can only be hunted in the autumn in ontario. Mule deer hunting, british columbia covert outfitting. C our mission is to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands for british columbias waterfowl, wildlife, and people.
British columbia has eight different hunting districts with varyinghunting season dates. The big game season takes place from august to december except bison and polar bear. We spend a great deal of time scouting prior to hunting season and carefully place our stands in only the absolute best locations. See photos from senior editor john tarantos hunt there last. Eagle lake, ontario and the surrounding area offers some of the most overlooked waterfowl hunting in canada. Na, ducks and geese, ducks, coots and snipe, snow geese and rosss. Central british columbia just may be the next hot canadian waterfowl destination. Covert outfitting brings together multiple licensed hunting concessions, offering the very best of each one, so that every hunt is a premium hunt. Browse managed waterfowl hunting opportunities on the 15 conservation areas listed below. This is done by administering the wildlife act of british columbia. As a result, they range from september through januarydepending on the district. It was a lifelong dream of mine to be able to hunt waterfowl full time and when the. We hunt a lot of farm land and use blinds and tree stands in september.
A tremendous local population of unpressured ducks and geese is supplemented throughout the season. Hunting outfitter, british columbia covert outfitting. With over a thousand acres of rice fields and just under a thousand of flooded new growth timber slackwater offers. Known locally as the ladner marsh, this lovely peninsula can be a real hotspot early in the season and again when the snow geese start to show. The limited entry hunting draw is expected to run in a manner consistent with previous years. This means that, unlike many other hunting outfitters in alberta, every single one. Bow hunts start on september 1st, with the opening of rifle season for most species beginning september 10th. Defines open seasons with maps indicating closed areas. The department limits the number of hunting parties on these areas to enhance hunting quality and maintain resource integrity. The spring hunting season opens april 15th to may 15th and the fall season is open from october 1st to 15th. Slackwater farms louisiana hunting guides and outfitters. Resident hunters are required to prove they are a resident of british columbia every 3 years. Here is our canada hunting price list for the 2020 and 2021 hunting seasons. New season dates are posted in late summer, or you can visit future big game hunting seasons to determine future dates for big game deer seasons.
Deer 1 1 the open season for hunting with a bow only for mule blacktailed deer bucks and whitetailed deer bucks in m. The scenery is picturesque, the land is rugged, and the animals are some of the largest in north america. Geesein the lower mainland of british columbia city of richmond. Thanks to wildlife restoration, and the amazing capacity of the bird to move into new habitats, canadian turkey hunting is offered in british columbia, alberta, manitoba residents only. Saskatchewan prairies and the quill lake region are legendary for world class goose and duck hunting. British columbia offers two turkey hunting seasons in region four and eight check the hunting regulations which wildlife management units are open. Our black bear hunting area is overrun with black bears and some real monsters are available to the serious trophy hunter. It is for the hunters protection as well as conserving wildlife and protecting the national resources. List of british columbia outfitters hunting outfitter. All species are available to non residents of british columbia without having to go through a draw system. We are located in vanderhoof british columbia, canada. Traditionally, the prairie provinces of manitoba, saskatchewan, and alberta have been the biggest draws for americans, and with good reason. The earliest waterfowl season in the united states opens in alaska on september 1.
Mexico duck hunting package 3 day 4 night all inclusive duck and dove combo hunt package. Lodging, food, beverages, guides, and bird cleaning packaging. Bco offers hunting adventures for canadian moose, rocky mountain elk, interior grizzly, mule deer, whitetail deer, black bear, cougar, timber wolf, lynx, and. The shy ruddy duck who conceals itself in cattailsthe fastflying canvasback or the boisterous canada goose. Migration season provides some of the best bird watching opportunities, particularly for waterfowl. We operate two distinct guiding areas, with a primary goal of providing the best guided hunting opportunities found anywhere. Mountain deer hunting at its finest covert outfitting is licensed to guide and outfit in the peace river valley of british columbia. All season dates on this page are effective for the current license year, which runs from september 1 to august 31. Feathers and fins outfitters provide professional guided goose and duck hunts on exclusive private lands in the heart of british columbia. A amarugia highlands conservation area b bob brown conservation area c columbia bottom conservation area d coon island conservation area e duck creek conservation area f eagle bluffs conservation area g fountain grove. One of the top mountain goat hunting areas in british columbia, our goat hunts provide 100% opportunity every year. With many of british columbias most sought after big game species, and more than 5000 square miles combined, you. Colourful ducks offer a unique and challenging hunt amid rugged. We were proud to be the hosts for bushnells trigger effect season 6 episode 11 which aired on june 26, 2018.
Trophy class big game hunting british columbia canada. Our waterfowl hunting area is situated in the picturesque battle river valley southeast of edmonton, alberta. Hosts dean trumbley and kent michie are hunting with ryan sterne from vista outdoors for waterfowl in central british columbia. Heading out with your binoculars can be a lot of fun especially when you can spot a few characters in the crowd. Hunting guides at crystal creek lodge have substantial bird hunt guiding and dog handling experience. Many hunting trips require travel by float plane to access the hunting area. Alberta is the nesting ground for several species of duck. Hunting for diver ducks on the great columbia river.
There are, after all, 367,699 square miles in the british columbia province. Visitors to british columbia can expect the late fall to early winter weather of british columbia to. Mallards are the most plentiful waterfowl in the area but you will see pintails and several other varieties of duck flying into fields, small wetlands, and potholes. Hunting bc, canada for moose, caribou, stone sheep, and.
Elk bear goat moose deer hunts rocky mountains british. Waterfowler heritage days and open seasons in british columbia. During the afternoons, we head out to the field to hunt ducks. These intensively managed wetlands provide waterfowl with muchneeded habitat during migration. We are currently taking reservations for the 2019 hunting season. Big game hunting species in bc hunt guide outfitting in bc. Waterfowl hunting duck hunts goose hunts alberta canada. Adaptive harvest management 2018 hunting season preface the process of setting waterfowl hunting regulations is conducted annually in the united states u. Duck and goose hunts feathers and fins outfitters provide professional guided waterfowl hunts on exclusive private lands in the heart of british columbia. We have 12 private flooded corn field ponds fully equipped with aerators and permanent blinds to ensure our hunters success all season long. In years since the farm has been crafted into one of louisianas foremost duck hunting outfitters. Guided hunting trips in bc sawtooth outfitters west ltd. When nonresident hunters come to british columbia, a professional guide must be hired.
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