YOUR HUNT

Your typical day starts with rising at approximately 5 a.m., wearing and taking along whatever is appropriate for the day, and having a hearty hot breakfast. We will also prepare you for the day ahead by supplying you with a tasty bagged lunch.

Your guide will then take you to your hunting area before sunrise. Depending on the exact location, as we will have treestands set up in different locations, you may walk or be transported by ATV or canoe to your stands. Legal hunting time starts one-half hour before sunrise. You can download or view the Manitoba 2007 Hunting Guide at the government website.

All of our treestands are commercially produced and recently purchased. Most are large ladder stands, but we also use portable fixed, hanging stands with climbing sticks. They are situated about 15 feet above ground on prime scouted deer trails. You are responsible for bringing your own safety harness and other safety equipment to ensure your utmost level of confidence and security. Depending on the situation, we may provide ground blinds as another option. You may also choose to still hunt.

The deer in the Big Woods are not accustomed to humans. We have had great success with calling, whether bleating, grunting, and/or rattling. The denseness of the bush draws the deer in relatively close, with most shots taken in the 5- to 50-yard range.

We will pre-arrange a time to pick you up, but you will also be equipped with a 2-way radio in order to call us at any time. We will track and/or field dress your deer as quickly as possible after your shot.

After an exhilarating day in the Big Woods, we will then take you back to the lodge, where you will enjoy a delicious hot supper and, possibly, some enthusiastic accounts of great hunting experiences!