Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunts

e006.jpgHunt geese in Saskatchewan, the "land of living skies".  Northern Saskatchewan Canada is defined by an immense agricultural landscape of harvested peas, wheat and barley, well away from the US freelance goose hunters that swarm the province further south.  Innumerable water bodies in this region form the final element necessary for consistently decoying staging and migrating ducks and geese in consistently number. 

These Saskatchewan Canada goose hunts occur in the northern portion of the province, some of the first agricultural habitat south-bound migrating geese encounter.  High-quality Dakota Decoys, Finisher ground blinds and thousands of acres exclusive-use gained through years of working relationships are integral to this successful hunting operation.  Full-time scouts are dedicated to finding the hottest fields for the next hunt, and guides concentrate on putting geese in the decoys. 

This particular waterfowl zone allows goose hunting mornings-only, which provides a respite from hunting pressure for the duration of the season.  Afternoon duck hunts near potholes produce excellent results. 

Saskatchewan bag limits are 8 dark geese (3 white-fronts), 20 snow geese and 8 ducks (3 pintail).  Mallards and pintail comprise the bulk of bagged ducks. Morning hunts are usually dry field affairs, with a solid mix of decoying ducks and geese.  Afternoon hunts for ducks are usually over or near potholes adjacent to hot cropland. 

Timing

Saskatchewan Canada goose hunt from early-September through October.

 

Rates

$1,850 plus 2.5% GST for 3-day Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunt

$2,750 plus 2.5% GST for 5-day Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunt

Minimum 5 hunters

 

What to Bring

The following is suggested for Saskatchewan Canada goose hunts:

  • US Federal Duck Stamp
  • Waders or hip boots, warm camo clothing, face masks. Because weather conditions are diverse, prepare to dress in layers.
  • Foul weather gear and field bag
  • Shotgun (12 gauge minimum recommended) choked imp cylinder or mod, and gun cleaning supplies
  • Non-toxic shot (2's or  BB recommended)
  • Ice chests
  • Obedient retrievers welcome (for your group)

 

Canada Goose Hunt Checklist (PDF)

 

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About the Area - Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunting

saskatchewan canada prairie.jpgSome of the most enduring images of Saskatchewan are endless fields of golden wheat waving in a gentle breeze, stoic grain elevators, and modest, welcoming communities where the pace of life leaves time for living. And even though times change and people come and go, one true thing endures: the Saskatchewan prairie's soul.

Saskatchewan is located in the heart of North America. To the east and west are the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Alberta. To the south it borders the American states of Montana and North Dakota. To the north are Canada's Northwest Territories and Nunavut.  More than a quarter million square miles in size, its population of about one million is only one-third that of Mississippi and nearly half its residents lives among the cities of Saskatoon and Regina.

Saskatchewan's people are its heart and soul - warm, friendly and deeply connected to the land. Whether you visit for an afternoon or stay for a month, the inevitable sense of calm will envelop you, the wide open skies will awaken you to a world of possibilities, and the spirit of the people will leave a profound and lasting impression.

Sometimes Saskatchewan's giant sky is alive: It starts with a sound off in the distance; was that a duck or a goose calling out? Wait, it sounds like more than one. Within seconds, the first V-shaped flock appears, the hard-working followers forming two giant lines behind a determined leader. Then another flock, and each successive flock appears larger than the last.  Maybe you get goose bumps when you realize what you're seeing. The sky has filled with birds for as far as the eye can see.  During the spring and fall migrations, both residents and those birds passing through find Saskatchewan's habitat to be a perfect gathering place or refueling stop.  For avid waterfowlers, few experiences compare to the spectacle of Saskatchewan Canada goose hunting.

 

Related Links - Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunting

 

Saskatchewan Canada Hunting Regulations

Canadian Non-Resident Firearm Declaration

Canadian GST Refunds for Visitors

Certification of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad (Form 4457)

Compare Canada goose hunts in Saskatchewan to other Canada goose hunting packages: Alberta Canada Goose Hunts, Manitoba Canada Goose Hunts Ontario Canada Goose Hunts, Quebec Canada Goose Hunts

 

Game Bird License Info - Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunting

A Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit, a Saskatchewan Game Bird Licence and a Wildlife Habitat Certificate are required to hunt waterfowl in Saskatchewan, Canada.

  • Wildlife Habitat Certificate  $10.79
  • Migratory Game Bird Permit $17.85
  • Non-resident Game Bird License $113.83

 

Bird Limits - Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunting

  • Geese 8 per day
  • Ducks: 8 per day
  • Snows: 20 per day
  • Possession limits 16 dark geese, 16 ducks, 30 snow geese.
  • Only 3 pintails are allowed in the daily bag limit of 8 ducks
  • Only 3 white-fronted geese are allowed in the daily bag limit of 8 geese.

 

Retriever Policy - Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunting

Properly trained retrievers are always welcome, but they must be well managed so as not to negatively impact the hunting. Retrievers are welcome in some area hotels but will incur $15/night pet fee at owner's expense.

 

Bird Processing - Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunting

Bird Cleaning is NOT included in the cost of the Saskatchewan Canada Goose Hunt package. Per-bird cleaning fees $2 will apply.

Birds may be breasted or picked. We strongly suggest bringing ice chests large enough to ensure proper care of birds.  Ice chests may be purchased in town.

USFWS statutes regarding transportation of migratory game birds are carefully followed: 

  • All sport-taken migratory birds imported into the US via Canada must have 1 fully feathered wing attached to the carcass (Head and Feet do not count).  No other types or forms of migratory birds will be allowed into the US, no sausage or processed meat.
  • All imports into the US of sport-taken migratory birds may only be imported by the person who hunted them. A hunter cannot give the birds to another person to take into the US on their behalf.
  • Birds, geese, or cranes intended for taxidermy can only be imported into the US when accompanied by a US migratory bird import/export permit.
  • All illegal birds and/or meat is subject to seizure and fines.

 

Contact us for more information about Saskatchewan Canada goose hunting. 

 

Included

Saskatchewan Canada goose hunt includes 5 hunts (afternoon duck hunts semi-guided), guides, scouting, top-quality decoys, blinds and equipment. Hotel rooms and meals not included, but available locally with several options.

 

Not Included

Not included in Saskatchewan Canada goose hunt packages are Saskatchewan Canada waterfowl hunting license and stamps, bird cleaning, voluntary gratuities, air transfers, car rental, or expenses associated with overnighting in Saskatoon.  Hotel room and meals not included.

 

Itinerary

Fly into Saskatoon the day preceding your hunt and drive about 2 hours to hotel.  Depart at noon following your last morning's goose hunt.

 

Photo Gallery - Saskatchewan Canada Goose and Duck Hunt

Canada goose and duck hunting in saskatchewan, Canada, the "Land of Living Skies."  Hard-working and knowledgable staff keep hunters on the X in an area not inundated with freelance hunters.  Private properties over a very large area are monitored for peak activity, equipment and decoys are first-class.  Excellent hotel accomodations are convenient to amenities unavailable in rural Canadian communities

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