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Straight answers on hunting Canada. What a guided hunt really costs, what the law requires of a non-resident, the gear and planning that make a trip work, and life on horseback in the Alberta Rockies backcountry.
How Much Does a Guided Hunt in Canada Cost? The Complete Price Ladder
The definitive cost ladder for a guided Canadian hunt, from a $2,500 black bear to a $97,500 bighorn. Real prices by species, what drives the number, deposits, and the full landed cost.
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Deer Hunting in Canada: Whitetail and Mule Deer, Province by Province
Guided whitetail and mule deer hunting in Canada: where the giant bucks live in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba, the November rut, what it costs, and the non-resident guide law.
Jul 10, 2026ReadBlack Bear Hunting in Canada: The Complete Guide by Province
Where to hunt black bear in Canada, spring versus fall, bait versus spot and stalk, what a guided bear hunt costs, the non-resident guide law, and getting your bear home under CITES.
Jul 10, 2026ReadElk Hunting in Canada: The Complete Guide
Where to hunt elk in Canada, what it costs, and the difference between a rut hunt and a migration hunt. A full guide built around our Alberta Rocky Mountain elk.
Jul 10, 2026ReadMoose Hunting in Canada: The Complete Guide
Where to hunt moose in Canada, what it costs by province, the guide rules, and why the Alberta mountain rut is our pick. A full moose hunt guide for non-residents.
Jul 10, 2026ReadHunting in Canada: The Complete Non-Resident's Guide
Who needs a guide by province, the licence and firearm rules, real fees and costs, and when to book. The complete start-here guide for hunting big game in Canada.
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Hunting Lodges, Fly-In Camps and Wall Tents: What Each One Really Buys You
The three ways a Canadian guided hunt puts a roof over your head: lodge comfort, fly-in remoteness, and backcountry wall tents on a horse trail. Honest pros, cons and cost logic.
Jul 10, 2026ReadWhat a Guided Alaska Moose Hunt Really Costs
A guided Alaska moose hunt runs US$28,000 to $45,000 by market reports, plus tag and charter. Real fees, the guide law, and how our Canadian moose compares.
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Guided Archery Deer Hunts: What Changes When You Bring a Bow
Bringing a bow on a guided deer hunt changes the setups, the distances and the patience. Here is how our guiding adapts, and what the November rut gives you.
Jul 10, 2026ReadBest Caliber for Whitetail Deer: What Our Guides Watch Work
Any common deer cartridge from the .243 to .30-06 class kills whitetail cleanly at our ranges. What actually matters more than caliber, from the rut.
Jul 10, 2026ReadPlan your hunt
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