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Central Canadian Accomodations
| Hunting Seasons | License
& Trophy Fees | Weight Limits
A permanent lodge, complete with indoor plumbing, showers, laundry, freezers, and a central dining room and a seperate lounge is situated on MacKay Lake. This large lake provides exceptional mobility via modern boats and a series of strategically located outpost camps. The Warburton Bay outpost camp consists of five permanent cabins and a main kitchen. The Snake River outpost camp consists of a permanent cabin and a tent frame. These permanent camps are supported by tent camps at Hillbilly Bay, Big Island and Caribou Bay. These comfortable accommodations come at a price that is very competitive with other outfitters operating strictly from tent camps! Accommodations in Yellowknife and Edmonton are your responsibility to arrange. They are not included in any of the hunts prices. However, special rates are available in Yellowknife at the Yellowknife Inn and The Explorer Hotel, and in Edmonton at the Nisku Inn, when you book with me. Yellowknife Inn: Call (800) 661-0580. Includes shuttle from airport, cold and warm storage, free continental breakfast and access to fitness facilities. The Explorer Hotel: (800) 661-0892. Double - $130, single - $115. Includes shuttle service, cold and warm storage. Nisku Inn: 5 minutes from Edmonton International Airport, $78 plus tax. (800) 661-6966.
In August, you are hunting resident caribou in scattered herds. This aids in stalking and selecting your trophy. You can find small herds of mature bachelor bulls at this time. In September, you will be hunting "migrations" which afford the opportunity to see more animals, but makes stalking more difficult. As the northern barrenlands begin to freeze, the caribou head for their wintering grounds below treeline and begin their mating period.By Mid-November, they can travel as far south as Yellowknife. Choosing Your Dates... Success rates are nearly 100% throughout the fall season, so consider the weather, antler development, the movements of the caribou and your own schedule in deciding between August and September.
Care of Meat & Trophies... Field dressing and packing of meat is handled by your guides, and the caping is done in camp by experienced professionals. You are expected to take your trophy with you, or you can take it to a recommended taxidermist in Yellowknife. You can work with your guide to make sure your trophy, cape and meat are prepared the way you want them. You need to make sure all items are clearly marked with name tags to avoid mix-ups with other clients. Freezing facilities are available and the outfitter will help pack your meat and trophies. You may wish to take coolers and anticipate your needs in bringing meat home. Any meat left in camp is not wasted, as it is dried and shipped to local communities. These must be paid in Canadian funds to the Department of Renewable Resources. They do not accept foreign currency, including US dollars!
*Note: Prices subject to change by the Canadian government. You are limited to 25 pounds of meat unless prior arrangements are made with air charter companies. Knowing the number of caribou you plan to take will assist the outfitter in planning flights in and out. You are limited to 75 pounds of personal gear on air charters from Yellowknife to the lodge and return This will allow you to bring back your trophy plus 25 pounds of meat and stay within legal limits of the aircraft. Other arrangements must be made in advance. Storage is provided in Yellowknife for excess baggage, hard guncases, travel clothing, etc. You should bring your own rifles (pistols are not allowed in Canada), bows, ammunition, and fishing tackle. Some fishing tackle is available at the main lodge for rental or purchase.
Caribou Hunt - Prices for 2004-2005 & Hunt Dates for 2004 Mackay Lake
Warburton
Bay
Prices are from Yellowknife for one caribou. All price changes take effect January 1st. Deposits received prior to January 1st will confirm that year's prices for hunts in future years. Add $1000 for the second caribou if taken, plus license/tag. Please also consider the addition of a 3.5% sales tax (GST) which is charged on all hunt prices. Optional Hunts...
Conducted on Great Slave Lake in spring from May 20 through June 13, and in the fall from August 15 to October 3. Pike fishing can be included in any bear hunt. After September 1st, ducks and geese can also be hunted. Bears are predominately black and large in size due to very little hunting pressure. Prices includes guides, transportation from Yellowknife, accommodations and all meals during the hunt. Not included are International and domestic airfare, any hotels before and after the hunt dates, license, taxes, and trophy fees. Trophy black bear hunt - $1,800 A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required within two weeks of your reservation to confirm your hunt. The balance is due 30 days before your hunt. Deposits may be transferred to a friend or to future years. The outfitter has a deposit assurance program. Any deposit made before December 31, will be assured at that year's price for future years. Deposit checks should be made payable to Hedgpeth's Adventures in Hunting. The outfitter can not accept personal checks for the balance as it takes 4-6 weeks for the check to clear the Canadian banking system. Obviously your check has to be received in sufficient time to clear before your hunt start dates. American Express and direct bank wire transfers can be arranged. The outfitter does not like to have cash in camp. You will have to bring sufficient cash to exchange to buy your licenses and tags for the Government Office which is open only Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 PM. Cash for incidentals and for tips will have to be brought with you on the trip. What to Take... Bedding is provided at the lodge at MacKay Lake. You will need a sleeping bag if you are going to one of the outpost camps. During the later
hunts, the weather is damp with temperatures around freezing, making
for severe wind chill while traveling in the boats. Dress in layers
as the weather can be surprisingly warm and you will be hiking once
the animals are located. You do not need to bring hunter's
orange or hip waders. Bring your own alcoholic and carbonated beverages.
These are not counted in your weight limits.
Voice: (253) 770-0595 or Fax: (253) 845-3306 Copyright © 2000-2010 Adventures in Hunting, All Rights Reserved.
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