Hunting
Alberta Canada
Mule deer bowhunts & rifle hunts, waterfowl hunts, whitetail deer
hunts, black bear hunts, elk bowhunts, and coyote hunting information
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2008 & 2009 PRICE LIST
Cost is per hunter in
US Funds and is based on 2 hunters to one guide.
| Archery Mule
Deer |
Archery Elk
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Rifle
Mule Deer |
Rifle Whitetail
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6 day hunt - $3,500.00
8 day hunt - $4,500.00
License: $355.00 |
6 day hunt - $3,500.00
8 day hunt - $4,500.00
License: $535.00 |
6 day hunt - $5,000.00
License: $330.00 |
6 day hunt - $3,500.00
8 day hunt - $4,500.00
License: $415.00 |
| Spring
Black Bear |
Winter
Coyotes |
Bird
Hunting |
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8 day hunt - $3,500.00
License: $245.00 |
3 day hunt - $1,100.00
5 day hunt - $1,800.00
License: $65.00 |
3 day hunt - $1500
5 day hunt - $2500
license fees |
Non hunters - $200.00 US per day
5% GST is charged on
hunt costs only
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Bookings for the 2008 and 2009 season are booked on the basis
of prices in affect and availability at the time the deposit is
received.
- A deposit of 25% of the hunt cost is required to book a hunt.
A second deposit of 50% is required by April 15 (fall hunt) or
December 01 (spring hunt), the final 25% is due August 01 (fall
hunt) or March 15 (spring hunt) of the hunt year.
- Cancellation policy: Deposits are non-refundable if you cancel
or leave the hunt early. Deposits may be transferred to a friend
but not to a future year. If we cancel the hunt then your deposit
will be refunded in full.
- Included in the hunt: Meals, lodging, field dressing, trophy
care, airport transportation and guide service.
- Not included in the hunt: Licenses, tags, taxes, gratuities
for your guide and cook, meat processing and any expenses incurred
before or after your hunt including but not limited to; air transportation,
accommodations, meals, car rentals
- All prices are in U.S. funds.
- All hunts are based upon two hunters for each guide. Please
contact us if you are interested in one on one guide service,
extending the hunt length or adding another species to your hunt.
Payments should be made to:
Willow Creek Outfitters
Box 913
Nanton, Alberta, Canada T0L1R0
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
When booking your flight to the city of Calgary please arrive in
the morning or early afternoon of the day before your hunt commences.
Departures should be made for the day after your hunt ends. The
outfitter will provide transportation to and from Calgary International
Airport and the hunting area. If you are flying and your flight
departs before 2 pm of the departure date you will be dropped off
at a hotel the evening before. The client will be responsible for
the cost of the hotel room. You can get exclusive wholesale airfare
rates through UNIGLOBE Geo Travel (1-877-669-3270) when you mention
that you are hunting with Willow Creek Outfitters.
Hotels with airport shuttle service:
Hilton Garden Inn - 403-717-1999
Sandman Hotel Airport - 403-219-2475
Best Western Port O'Call - 1-800-661-1161
During your hunt you will stay at either the home of your outfitter,
guide or possibly at a bed & breakfast or motel.
Plastic totes are used to transport your horns, cape and meat. Totes
and duck tape are available from the outfitter for a cost of $30.00
US. The meat from the deer you may harvest is your responsibility.
If you decide to leave it behind we ask that you cover the cost
of the processing in preparation for donation.
You will need a valid passport if you are flying into Canada.
It is your responsibility to make sure you will not be denied access
into Canada. Refused entry by Canada Customs is not sufficient reason
for a hunt refund. Past criminal records and D.U.I. charges will
have to be confronted months before the hunt commences. If you need
information on who to contact to address this issue, let us know.
GENERAL HUNT INFORMATION
- We do have a wound policy. If at our discretion we think an
animal is mortally wounded and cannot be recovered, this will
be considered as a kill.
- Hunter orange is not required to be worn while hunting in Alberta.
- Bring a good sized daypack to carry extra clothing, lunch, flashlight,
and other hunting gear you may need.
- If you do not already own a pair, consider getting a quality
pair of binoculars. These will be priceless since a lot of glassing
is required in this wide-open country.
- Wind is very prevalent, so warm protection for your head, ears,
neck, and hands will be essential.
- Another item you may want to bring is a range finder which is
handy to take the guesswork out of judging distance.
- Quite often clients will ask about tipping guides. Gratuities
should be based on the effort your guide puts into your hunt,
not if you get an animal or how big your animal is. The average
going rate in the industry is about 10% of the hunt cost. Gratuities
are a good portion of a guide's income. So if your guide takes
care of you and tries hard to get you the trophy you are looking
for, let him know at the end of the hunt that their efforts and
skills were appreciated. Remember this is fair chase hunting and
weather conditions and animal activity are out of your guide's
control.
RIFLE HUNT INFORMATION
Temperatures at this time of year may vary from 15 - 60º F. Bring
clothing that will keep you comfortable in any situation, preferably
quiet fabrics like wool or fleece that can be used in a layer system.
A good pair of leather hiking boots is a must. The terrain is very
hilly so you will need good ankle and foot support. It would be a
good idea to also bring warmer felt lined boots in the event we receive
snow or cold temperatures, these should be able to handle some hiking
as well. Hot packs to put in gloves and boots make sitting much more
comfortable when temperatures drop.
We recommend that you bring a couple boxes of ammunition in case your
scope is in need of adjustment before or during your hunt. And last
of all, collapsible shooting sticks have proven themselves in helping
to steady your rifle when a longer shot is required. Please take the
time to practice at distances out to and beyond 300 yards. These are
just a few items that will make your hunt more comfortable.
You will need to register your firearm with Canada Customs when you
arrive. To speed up the process you will need to complete the firearms
declaration form in triplicate. You can download a form from their
website at www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca
ARCHERY HUNT INFORMATION
Temperatures throughout this month may vary from 30 - 90º F.
Bring clothing that will keep you comfortable in any situation, preferably
quiet fabrics like wool or fleece or cotton. We recommend camo patterns
like Open Country, Prairie Ghost, or Desert Shadow to conceal you
the best in this country. A good pair of leather hiking boots is a
must. The terrain can be very hilly so you will need good ankle and
foot support. Also bring an extra release in the event one is misplaced
or lost. These are just a few items that will make your hunt more
comfortable.
We will provide a target for you to practice shooting during the hunt.
Please practice shooting at ranges of 40 yards or more, as there is
a good possibility we may only get a long range opportunity in certain
situations.
BIRD
HUNTING INFORMATION
Three day hunts will include
a maximum of five shoots and departure will be the afternoon of the
last day of the hunt.
Five day hunts will include a maximum of nine shoots and departure
will be the afternoon of the last day of the hunt.
Hunt cost includes airport pick up,
meals, lodging and guide service.
Not included in hunt cost is ammunition, bird cleaning, licenses and
5% GST on hunt cost, and gratuities.
All birds MUST be cleaned. You may clean your own birds however, if
you prefer, birds can be breasted at an additional cost
License and allocation cost
Waterfowl only - $185
Waterfowl and upland birds - $290
Hunt seasons & limits
| Ducks & Geese
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Sept. 8- Dec. 23 |
8 each per day |
16 each in possession |
| Hungarian Partridge |
Sept. 15- Nov. 30 |
6 per day |
18 in possession |
| Sharp-tailed Grouse |
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 |
5 per day |
10 in possession |
| Male Pheasant |
Oct. 15 - Nov. 30 |
2 per day |
6 in possession |
We thank you again for choosing to hunt with us and look forward to
providing you with an enjoyable, quality hunt that will be remembered
for years.
Willow Creek Outfitters
Call André: 1-403-646-3228
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