Booking your Alberta Hunting Trip with Moose Lake Outfitters

This information covers our terms for booking a hunt, our hunting camp, local requirements for hunting, and other details on Moose Lake Outfitters.

 

Trophy Hunts	Dates	Costs	Optional Combo Hunt Add-Ons
Spring 2023 Black Bear Hunts 7 days	May 1 - May 7 May 10 - May 16 May 18 - May 25 May 28 - June 3 June 6 - June 12	1 Bear - $5,000 USD 2 Bear - $5,500 USD	Wolf Tag - Free if you book a bear or moose hunt.
Fall 2023 Moose & Black Bear Hunts 7 days	Aug 25 - Aug 31 (Archery only bear/moose) Sept 1 - Sept 8 Sept 13 - Sept 20 Sept 23 - Sept 30 Oct 3 - Oct 10	$7,250 USD	Wolf Tag - Free if you book a bear or moose hunt. Add a bear - $1,500 USD
Spring 2024 Black Bear Hunts 7 days	May 1 - May 7 May 10 - May 16 May 18 - May 25 May 28 - June 3 June 6 - June 12	1 Bear - $5,500 USD 2 Bear - $6,000 USD	Wolf Tag - Free if you book a bear or moose hunt.
Fall 2024 Moose & Black Bear Hunts 7 days	Aug 25-31 (Archery only bear/moose) Sept 1 - Sept 8 Sept 13 - Sept 20 Sept 23 - Sept 30 Oct 3 - Oct 10	$8,000 USD	Wolf Tag - Free if you book a bear or moose hunt. Add a bear - $1,500 USD

All hunt costs are quoted in US dollars
Non Hunters $200.00 per day US.
Coyote hunts are available on any of our big game.
Wolf Tag – Free with every bear or moose hunt.

All Hunts Include:

• Consistently Highest Success Rates
• Best Trophy Quality and Size
• Combo and Single Species Hunts
• Best Guides Available
• Hunt Transportation and Trophy Care
• Great Camp and Better Food
• A Memorable hunt

Additional License Fees Canadian Funds

Hunting Licenses must be purchased through the outfitter and are not included in the cost of the hunt
(these fees are subject to change each year)
Wildlife Identification Number $8.56
Wildlife Certificate $63.07
Archery Tag $23.85
Upland Bird Game $82.42
5 day Fishing $43.99
1 day Fishing $24.91

Wildlife Identification Number (WIN)

WIN is required to purchase hunting and sports fishing license in Alberta. A WIN number is valid for five years from the date of purchase and costs $8.56. Click here to complete the online WIN application and purchase the WIN card. Upon submission, a plastic WIN card with your WIN number on it will be mailed to you in 4 weeks. Be sure you give yourself enough time to receive your card before you arrive for your hunt.

Booking Information

To ensure your hunt is firmly booked I require a deposit of 50% of the cost of your hunt. With this deposit please enclose a note that includes the number of hunters in your group and the species each hunter wishes to hunt, and the number of non-hunters if any in your group. All permits are limited so be precise when listing the species. I will need one complete name, email address, home address and phone number so I have a contact person for the group.

If I have not emailed you a hunting contract and a liability waiver please ask for them. They must be filled in by each member of your hunting party even if a member is a non-hunter. They are legal documents so they must be filled in correctly or they will need to be redone. Each must be returned with the required deposit for a complete booking. Make copies for each member of your party.

When the deposit, hunting contract and liability waiver are received I will contact you to confirm your booking and ensure all details are correct. Always carry a copy of your hunting contract for proof of your hunt if asked by customs.

Final payment of your hunt will be expected upon arrival and must be made in guaranteed funds only. Cash or bank drafts are acceptable. Under no circumstances will personal checks or money orders be accepted for final payment.

Booking a year or more in advance:

If booking a year in advance, a deposit of 10% of your hunt / per hunter will hold your hunt until the December before your hunt. At this time the remainder of your deposit must be sent in order to continue to hold your hunt date.Transportation

You can find us on this map of Canada.
You can click here to view on Google Maps.

DRIVING – Check your road maps for the best route to Peace River, and then to Manning. Once in Manning head north to the Chinchaga Forestry Road and go west on this road for 97 km. Turn right, this is where I will meet you. We are about 7 hours north of Edmonton, and three hours north of Peace River.

FLYING – Contact your personal travel agent for flights to Edmonton or Calgary, then to Peace River, Alberta. If flying, your destination closest to us is Peace River, Alberta, Canada. There are car rentals available by phoning National Car and Truck Rentals at 780-624-2809. Before booking your flight, be sure to check the airline regulations for transporting antlers, meat and hunting gear.

To fly directly to Peace River you can contact Alex from Northern Air at 780-624-1911 to find out which days the flights run. There are daily flights from Calgary and flights 3-4 days a week out of Edmonton. You can also talk to Alex about a charter and car rental package.

Peace River Airport Manager – Phone 780-624-2867 and talk to William.

Peace River Car and truck rentals – Phone 780-624-2809

Passports

As of January 1, 2008 all Non-Canadians coming to Canada must have a passport. Please make sure your passports are up to date.

Customs – Border Crossing

U.S. residents and clients from other countries travelling through the United States and coming to Canada please note that Passports are required for entry back into the United States as well as into other countries. Passports are Required.
All non-Canadians coming to Canada from other countries must comply with Canadian immigration rules and regulations regarding legal admission to Canada regardless of intention or reason for coming to Canada. Contact the U.S. Fish & Game Department to obtain up-to-date information on regulations.

Persons who are inadmissible to Canada

CRIMINAL RECORD?
Even a D.U.I. will prevent travel to Canada

Apply for a Temporary Resident Permit for hassle free border crossing into Canada
For a free Consultation Please call:
CANADA BORDER CROSSING SERVICES

Lucy Perillio
Phone: (204) 488-6350 Fax: (204) 975-0394
U.S. Toll Free 1-800-438-7020
103- B Scurfield Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB Canada R3Y 1M6

Email: bordercrossing@mts.net
Web: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html
Check the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Web site for information about entering Canada.

Firearms Information:

For hunters who bring their own firearms into Canada, a confirmed Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (RCMP 5589 / CAFC 909) will serve as a license and registration. Click to download the Non-Resident Firearms Declaration Form. This form must be presented in triplicate, unsigned, to a Canada Customs officer at your first point of entry into Canada. There is a $50.00 CDN fee which is not included in the price of the hunt. For more information call: 1 800-731-4000 (for Canada and the United States) or (506) 624-5380 (for all countries outside of Canada and the United States)

Import Regulations

Check with your local authorities for import regulations into your country and any country you may be travelling through.
Remember – export permits may be required for each country you leave.

Meat Left Behind

Clients who do not want their wild game meat or parts of their wild game meat must still have this unwanted meat processed at their cost. You may leave the processed meat in hunting camp and we will distribute it to the needy of the area. The needy thank you for this gift.

Hunting Camp

Our camp is built for hunting, so it is rustic but comfortable. It consists of kitchen/dining cabin, 2 12×16 wood heated cabins for hunters and 1 for the guides. Each cabin has one twin bed and three single beds with its own mattress (bring your own sleeping bag). Each cabin contains a wood heater, solar light, sink and a bucket of water for washing. Yes, we do have a shower house too.

Our kitchen -with cook- supplies a hearty breakfast before our hunting day starts. We will pack a lunch for the mid-day meal, as we will hunt all day and eat in the field. At the end of the day, we will return to the camp for a relaxing supper and conversation.

Hunting Terrain and Methods

When hunting moose we are often sitting in a good area for calling, still and quite is the name of the game here. While bear hunting we are often touring with a four wheeler or truck to spot

 a bear, then the stock begins. Our hunting terrain, for the most part is flat land. We have a mixed boreal forest of pine, spruce, aspen, willow, alder, birch and buckbrush. Generally speaking, we can start hunting about 100 yards from the camp. We will usually go on foot or use ATV’s. Depending on the species being hunted, we may use a pickup as well.

When you harvest your Trophy, we will prepare it in the field for transport and then haul it back to camp—after pictures of course.

Weather

Who can really answer this question? The month of May generally offers warm spring temperatures, ranging from 50 to 70 degrees F. (or 10 to 22 degrees C). During the fall season September should average 45 to 70 degrees F (8 to 22 degrees C). October temperatures may be 32 degrees to 60 degrees F. (0 to 15 degrees C), and nights may bring below-freezing temperatures. Early November could be -15 to +40 degrees F. (-10 to +5 degrees C). If you have the room bring extra clothing just in case.

Items to Bring

• Light thermal underwear (Oct. and Nov.)
• Soft clothing that does not make noise (camouflage, wool etc.). No need to bring red or blaze orange clothing; this is not required by Alberta laws
• Sleeping bag/pillow
• Rain gear
• good pair of used walking boots, and rubber boots
• Camp shoes or slippers
• Rifle you are familiar with, and extra ammo
• Soft gun case
• One extra rifle per group, and ammo
• Hunting knife
• Fishing gear (if desired)
• Identification, Passport
• Compass
• Camera and film/digital camera cards, batteries & charger
• Bug Repellent with DEET
• Personal Items – toiletries
• Paperwork – Customs and Hunting Package
• November hunts bring: Gloves/Mitts, Hat, Long Johns, Winter Coat, Insulated Boots (No Orange)

For your next Alberta hunting trip contact Moose Lake Outfitters and I will do everything I can to put you on the trophy of your dreams.