FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS
WHAT
IS THE WEATHER
LIKE?
In
the spring, by late
April the air warms
up to 60 degrees
Fahrenheit during
the day and most
signs of snow are
gone except in the
deep coniferous
forest. May through
August see daytime
highs of 70-80
degrees Fahrenheit
to night time lows
of 35-55 degrees
Fahrenheit. Quick
heavy rainfalls are
not uncommon,
although sunny
skies are the norm.
In September and
early October, days
are usually
 50-60
degrees Fahrenheit,
with chilly nights
often around the
freezing mark.
November and early
December bring new
snowfalls with
daytime
temperatures
averaging 25-35
degrees Fahrenheit
and cold nights in
the 0-20 degree
Fahrenheit range.
There can always be
exceptions to the
normal weather
patterns, so be
prepared.
WHAT
OTHER WILDLIFE CAN
WE EXPECT TO SEE?
During
the bear hunts, you
may encounter
whitetail deer,
mule deer, moose,
elk, timber wolves,
red foxes, red
squirrels, flying
squirrels, snowshoe
hares, woodchucks,
mink, otter,
fisher, porcupine,
chipmunk, weasel,
martens, lynx,
beavers, muskrats,
bald eagles,
pelicans,
cormorants,
 osprey,
great grey owls,
great horned owls,
purple martens,
grebes, loons,
night hawks, Canada
geese, spruce
grouse, ruffled
grouse, sharp tail
grouse, ravens,
magpies, jays and
many species of
shore birds and
ducks. During the
colder deer season,
you may see
coyotes, moose,
elk, wolves,
weasels, fishers,
foxes, red
squirrels, lynx,
snowshoe hares,
bald eagles, great
grey owls, horned
owls, pileated
woodpeckers,
grosbeaks,
chickadees, ruffled
grouse, sharptail
grouse, spruce
grouse, ravens,
magpies and
whiskeyjacks.
CAN
YOU LOOK AFTER THE
TAXIDERMY WORK FOR
ME?
Yes,
we have several
reputable
taxidermists that
will prepare your
mount and ship it
to you. Prices are
available upon
request. You do not
have to worry about
it not getting to
your home with lost
luggage or airline
delays. The
finished mount will
show up at your
home in 6 - 9
months on average.
Example
photos of taxidermy
work
IS
SMOKING ALLOWED?
There
are designated
smoking areas both
indoors and
outdoors at both
camps.
ARE
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
SUPPLIED?
These
items are your
responsibility, but
we can pre-purchase
them for you. Wine
is served at no
charge with some of
the meals. Drinking
is not permitted
before or during
hunting hours.
CAN I
RENT A RIFLE FROM
YOU?
Yes,
we have a limited
number of rifles
available for rent
by pre-arrangement.
ARE
REVOLVERS ALLOWED
IN CANADA?
No,
they are classified
as a restricted
weapon and cannot
be brought into
Canada.
WHAT
IS THE LEGAL DRESS
CODE WHILE HUNTING?
All
rifle hunters must
dress in a complete
outer suit of solid
white, red, orange,
or yellow. A solid
red or orange cap
or hat is required.
Bowhunters not
carrying rifles may
be dressed in
camouflage colours.
HOW
SHOULD I TRANSPORT
MY RIFLES AND AMMO?
With
the airlines,
remove the bolt and
carry your ammo
separate from the
firearm. While
transporting from
the camp to the
hunting area your
firearm must be
encased, preferably
in a soft case with
no ammunition in
the chamber or
clip.
WHAT
DO I DO WITH MY
LITTER DURING MY
HUNT?
Bring
all garbage
including wrappers,
gum, human waste
bottles from your
blind on a daily
basis back to camp.
IS
THERE PHONE ACCESS?
In
our south camp,
there is normal
phone access
available, however
in our north camp
in the wilderness,
we only have
satellite phone
access available at
a cost of $2 USD
per minute.
CAN I
SIGHT IN MY RIFLE
OR BOW BEFORE THE
HUNT?
Yes,
we have a shooting
range at both
camps. We usually
sight in guns on
Sunday if you
arrive in camp
during daylight
hours, otherwise
you can sight in
your rifle on the
following Monday
morning. We require
that all hunters
fire their rifles
before going into
the field.
CAN I
TAKE MY MEAT HOME?
The
meat can be packed
frozen in your own
coolers for
transport home.
Check your airlines
for weight
restrictions and
extra charges.
HOW
ARE TROPHIES PACKED
FOR SHIPPING?
All
skins and capes are
frozen for shipment
and packed in
cardboard boxes or
in your own cooler.
Antlers are cleaned
and packed
according to
airline
requirements. For
shipment overseas
we prefer to send
it to you after the
skins are salted
and dried.
CAN
WE CHARTER A FLIGHT
TO ONE OF YOUR
CAMPS?
Yes,
there is a 5000'
airstrip
approximately 25
miles from our
north camp, where
we can pick you up.
There is also an
airstrip at Meadow
Lake, which is
about 15 miles from
our south camp.
Pontoon planes can
fly right to our
north wilderness
camp.
WHERE
CAN I RENT A
VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO
YOUR CAMP?
Both
Saskatoon and
Edmonton
International
Airports have
vehicle rentals.
The numbers to
contact:
- Budget
Car &Truck
Rentals:
1-800-268-8900
- Thrifty
Car & Van
Rentals:
1-800-847-4389
- Avis
Rentals:
1-800-879-2847
- Discount
Rentals:
1-800-263-2355
Your
travel agent can
also arrange this
for you ahead of
time.
CAN
MY DEPOSIT BE
REFUNDED?
If
you have a personal
or immediate family
medical emergency,
your deposit can be
forwarded to
another hunt of the
same species within
one calendar year
or you can
substitute to have
another hunter fill
your position.
CAN
SPECIAL DIETARY
PROVISINS BE MADE
IF REQUIRED?
Yes,
in most cases, by
prior arrangement
our cook will be
able to accommodate
you.
WHEN
SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR
MY HUNT?
We
recommend to all of
our customers, if
possible in the
event that there is
lost or delayed
luggage that you
book your flight to
arrive on Saturday,
and to then depart
to camp on Sunday
morning. If you
state that you are
with Safaris North
Outfitters, you
will receive a
price discount. We
ask that you
contact us upon
your arrival to
make arrangements
for departure to
the camp on Sunday.
HOTELS
CLOSE TO EDMONTON
AIRPORT:
- DAYS
INN: 1-800-661-6966
- CEDAR
PARK INN:
1-800-661-9461
- LEDUC
INN: 1-800-661-6467
HOTELS
CLOSE TO SASKATOON
AIRPORT:
- SANDMAN
INN: 1-800-726-3626
- SASKATOON
INN: 1-800-667-8789
- TRAVEL
LODGE:
1-800-578-7878
ARE
THE COST OF MEALS
OUTSIDE OF CAMP
INCLUDED?
All
meals from Sunday
evening dinner
through the
following Friday or
Saturday (depending
on whether your
hunt is 5 or 6
days) are included
in the hunt price.
Meals while
travelling to and
from camp are not
included.
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