Important Considerations for a Successful
Hunt in Canada...
1. Without a doubt safety is the most
important factor and must be addressed first; Canadian
laws require all firearms to be completely unloaded
before riding in a vehicle. No shells are allowed
in either chamber or magazine of a rifle. If the rifle
has a clip, it must be removed. This Canadian law
carries a fine up to $1500.00 and the loss of hunting
privileges. Saskatchewan requires an all white, red,
or orange suit with red or orange hat. Alberta has
no color requirement.
2. Purchasing the right clothing and
footwear will make the harsh weather in Canada and
long hours on stand much easier. It is no secret that
most other seasoned hunters and I consider Raven Wear
the finest clothing available. Schnee's extreme boots
is a great walking and warm boot for Canada. Next,
I will compile a list of essentials for a great hunt.
3. Clothing list
• Raven Wear rifle anti-freeze system, invaluable
for sitting long periods of time
• 3 sets of quality insulated underwear
• 2 pair of boots - 1 pair of sorel felt, 100
degree boots
• 1 pair of 1000 gram Thinsulated walking boots
(I prefer Schnee's Extreme boots)
• wool socks
• complete facemask
• toboggan
• 2 pairs of gloves - 1 heavy pair and 1 lighter
pair
• pair of wool or insulated fleece pants for
walking or warm temperatures
• windproof vest
• 12-24 heat packs
4. Hunting list
• backpack
• binoculars 10x40 - 8 x 30 (an absolute must)
• rattling horns or rattling bag
• 2 grunt tubes
• 25 feet pulling rope
• thermos
• rifle rest or shooting sticks
• Bolt action rifle of 270 calibers and up (preferably
7mm to 300mag.)
• quality scope - with neoprene scope covers
• 40 - 50 rounds of ammunition
5. Attitude
Taking a trophy buck anywhere requires the patience
and confidence in your guide, and his ability to put
you in the correct location.
Nowhere is it more important for the
hunter to sit quiet and motionless than in the peaceful
lands of Canada. Unnatural rustling, coughing, or
metallic sounds travel great distances on snow and
frozen ground, alerting deer of your position. This
is one reason rattling works so well, when combined
with a favorable buck-doe ratio. Keep your attitude
positive and have faith that is only takes thirty
seconds to shoot the buck of your dreams.
