Taxes and license with tags are included. If you fly into Deer Lake, transportation to Hawkes Bay is included. Transportation to lodge or spike location via float plane or helicopter. At camp, accommodations, meals, trail lunches, 1:1 guided service including field care of game, trophy preparation and transport of animal back to camp and meat flown out to Hawkes Bay. Upon request, delivery of meat to a local butcher. Upon request, delivery to local taxidermist.
Cost of meat cutting and shipping. Taxidermy service and shipping. No alcohol provided (you may bring a moderate amount within your baggage limit). Tips.
Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF).
We suggest making your travel plans to arrive at least one day before your hunt and depart at least one day after your hunt.
You can drive to North Sydney, Nova Scotia and take the Marine Atlantic Ferry to Port aux Basque, Newfoundland. From there you take the TCH to Deer Lake. Once in Deer Lake, you take Route 430 North to Hawkes Bay. If you are driving, we suggest you book a night crossing with a cabin on the Marine Atlantic ferry to make your crossing more comfortable.
Rifle/ Bow, Ammunition, Sleeping Bag (pillow provided), Warm weatherproof clothing (layers suggested), Rain gear, Rubber boots comfortable for walking (sorry, hiking boots will not do… there is a lot of boggy wet areas), Binoculars, Camera/phone, your own personal toiletries (Towels/ washcloths provided), footwear/slippers to wear inside at camp. No laundry facilities available. There is a 50 lb baggage limit for the flight into camp, plus your rifle.
Our season begins the second Saturday in September and we operate for approximately 6 weeks. The rut is on during this entire time with the peak near the middle.
Can I answer “your guess is as good as mine?” If you don’t like the weather, just wait a minute. You could see all 4 seasons in one day in Newfoundland. The average temperature is 10 to 15 degrees Celsius, but quite often we can see below zero and above 20. Most days there is wind. Rain and Fog are common, as are blue skies and sunshine.
Our hunts run from Sunday to Sunday, so when one group of hunters fly in, the group that is in there flies out. Unfortunately, we can’t control the weather and that is one of the downfalls of a fly-in hunt… So, if the flight in is delayed by a day or two, the hunters in camp have to hang tight and those waiting to go have to be patient… and the next changeover is scheduled for the following Sunday. *Any costs incurred due to weather delays are the responsibility of the hunter.
You can bring your gun into Canada as long as it’s not a restricted firearm in Canada. There is a form that must be completed. The form can be found at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/non-residents There is a small fee associated with this form and one important thing to remember is that you must wait to sign the form at the border in the presence of a border agent.
You will have the opportunity to try your firearm once you arrive at camp. We have targets set up so you can be sure your rifle is sighted in properly before you begin hunting.
Yes. The cost of a non-hunting guest can be found on our website under “Packages”.
Yes, you have to walk. We try to match hunters with their guide based on ability and it is not always necessary to walk a far distance, although, your chances of success can increase if you have the ability to walk a further distance. We have ATV’s that we use to retrieve the animal once harvested. Normally, we don’t have to backpack meat.
Yes, there is either generated electricity or solar power. There is limited wi-fi at one of our camps. Cell service is limited. There are certain spots that you can get cell service. Most likely you will reach a spot while out hunting on higher ground that your cell phone will “light up” so be sure to have the sound turned off. The Guides have Zoleo devices to communicate.
If everyone travelling into camp is delayed then you will all take the first flight to camp when you arrive. The flight into camp can accommodate 4 hunters. If, someone is delayed and misses the flight into camp and we are required to add a flight then the hunter(s) will be charged for that flight. If your luggage doesn’t arrive and we have to add a flight to deliver your luggage then you will be charged for that flight. (It’s possible to get a refund from the airline if you have to pay for your luggage delivery). *Luggage delays happen so we suggest packing your carry-on bag wisely so if this happens you can travel on to the camp and get started with your hunt. We have a couple rifles with ammunition should your gun not show up in time. *Where possible, we suggest you drive to NL.
One common question is “can I go fishing?”, the answer is no. Fishing season is closed during the hunt. You may be able to add a bear tag or small game licence (subject to availability). You can also hike and sight see or you can simply relax at camp and enjoy the company and the food.
Taxes and license with tags are included. If you fly into Deer Lake, transportation to Hawkes Bay is included. Transportation to lodge or spike location via float plane or helicopter. At camp, accommodations, meals, trail lunches, 1:1 guided service including field care of game, trophy preparation and transport of animal back to camp and meat flown out to Hawkes Bay. Upon request, delivery of meat to a local butcher. Upon request, delivery to local taxidermist.
Cost of meat cutting and shipping. Taxidermy service and shipping. No alcohol provided (you may bring a moderate amount within your baggage limit). Tips.
Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF).
We suggest making your travel plans to arrive at least one day before your hunt and depart at least one day after your hunt.
You can drive to North Sydney, Nova Scotia and take the Marine Atlantic Ferry to Port aux Basque, Newfoundland. From there you take the TCH to Deer Lake. Once in Deer Lake, you take Route 430 North to Hawkes Bay. If you are driving, we suggest you book a night crossing with a cabin on the Marine Atlantic ferry to make your crossing more comfortable.
Rifle/ Bow, Ammunition, Sleeping Bag (pillow provided), Warm weatherproof clothing (layers suggested), Rain gear, Rubber boots comfortable for walking (sorry, hiking boots will not do… there is a lot of boggy wet areas), Binoculars, Camera/phone, your own personal toiletries (Towels/ washcloths provided), footwear/slippers to wear inside at camp. No laundry facilities available. There is a 50 lb baggage limit for the flight into camp, plus your rifle.
Our season begins the second Saturday in September and we operate for approximately 6 weeks. The rut is on during this entire time with the peak near the middle.
Can I answer “your guess is as good as mine?” If you don’t like the weather, just wait a minute. You could see all 4 seasons in one day in Newfoundland. The average temperature is 10 to 15 degrees Celsius, but quite often we can see below zero and above 20. Most days there is wind. Rain and Fog are common, as are blue skies and sunshine.
Our hunts run from Sunday to Sunday, so when one group of hunters fly in, the group that is in there flies out. Unfortunately, we can’t control the weather and that is one of the downfalls of a fly-in hunt… So, if the flight in is delayed by a day or two, the hunters in camp have to hang tight and those waiting to go have to be patient… and the next changeover is scheduled for the following Sunday. *Any costs incurred due to weather delays are the responsibility of the hunter.
You can bring your gun into Canada as long as it’s not a restricted firearm in Canada. There is a form that must be completed. The form can be found at https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/firearms/non-residents There is a small fee associated with this form and one important thing to remember is that you must wait to sign the form at the border in the presence of a border agent.
You will have the opportunity to try your firearm once you arrive at camp. We have targets set up so you can be sure your rifle is sighted in properly before you begin hunting.
Yes. The cost of a non-hunting guest can be found on our website under “Packages”.
Yes, you have to walk. We try to match hunters with their guide based on ability and it is not always necessary to walk a far distance, although, your chances of success can increase if you have the ability to walk a further distance. We have ATV’s that we use to retrieve the animal once harvested. Normally, we don’t have to backpack meat.
Yes, there is either generated electricity or solar power. There is limited wi-fi at one of our camps. Cell service is limited. There are certain spots that you can get cell service. Most likely you will reach a spot while out hunting on higher ground that your cell phone will “light up” so be sure to have the sound turned off. The Guides have Zoleo devices to communicate.
If everyone travelling into camp is delayed then you will all take the first flight to camp when you arrive. The flight into camp can accommodate 4 hunters. If, someone is delayed and misses the flight into camp and we are required to add a flight then the hunter(s) will be charged for that flight. If your luggage doesn’t arrive and we have to add a flight to deliver your luggage then you will be charged for that flight. (It’s possible to get a refund from the airline if you have to pay for your luggage delivery). *Luggage delays happen so we suggest packing your carry-on bag wisely so if this happens you can travel on to the camp and get started with your hunt. We have a couple rifles with ammunition should your gun not show up in time. *Where possible, we suggest you drive to NL.
One common question is “can I go fishing?”, the answer is no. Fishing season is closed during the hunt. You may be able to add a bear tag or small game licence (subject to availability). You can also hike and sight see or you can simply relax at camp and enjoy the company and the food.