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Alpine Outfitters, Hunting
Guides in Alberta Canada
Hunting Information
Find hunting information on
booking requirements, travel Information, transporting firearms,
recommended firearms & required hunting gear |
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| Booking
Requirements: |
 All
hunt prices are in US Funds.
Reservations
are required and are confirmed upon receipt of non-refundable
deposit.
Final
Payment is due March 1 for Black Bear, August 1 for Deer
& Elk and January 1 for Wolf
Final
payment must be made by cashier's check or money order.
The
cost of the hunts are fixed: There are no refunds if the
hunter bags out early or leaves early.
Early
departure and late arrival transportation is the responsibility
of the hunter
Cancellation Policy:
In the event of a client cancellation or postponement,
deposits for bookings may be transferred to another individual
but will not be refunded. In the event that we (the Outfitter)
have to cancel your trip you will have the option to transfer
your deposit to another hunt or receive a full refund.
Please note:
Wildlife Identification Number (W.I.N.) is required for
all hunters. W.I.N is simply a permanent number received
in advance, to help speed up the licensing process here
in Alberta. Only return clients who have hunted Alberta
during the fall of 1998 or later will have this new number
already. WIN numbers will be purchased prior to arrival. |
| Travel
Information & Accommodations: |
Black Bear
Hunts: Hunters fly in to Edmonton, Alberta the day before
the hunt starts. You or your group will rent a truck or
van and then drive 4 hours north to the town of Slave
Lake where you will spend the night. The morning of your
hunt you will be met by an Alpine Outfitters staff who
will guide you to the camp a 1 ½ hour drive, you
will check your weapons and have a orientation followed
by lunch you will begin hunting that night.
Hunters fly into Grande Prairie for Whitetail, Elk &
Wolf Hunts where we pick up and drop off at the Grande
Prairie airport serviced by Air Canada and West Jet.
Hunters fly into Edmonton for Ground Squirrel Hunts where
we will pick you up at the Edmonton International airport
Hunters may also drive up to our camp if they wish. If
you prefer to drive, we will send you a map with directions
upon booking your hunt. |
| Transporting
Firearms: |
For hunters
who bring their own firearms into Canada, a confirmed
Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (form JUS 909 EF) will
serve as a licence and registration. You require a Canadian
Firearms license in order to bring your firearms into
Canada. We can help you with this, but you must give us
lots of advance notice. The Non-Resident Firearms Declaration
(Form JUS 909 E/F), and it's continuation sheet (Form
JUS 910 E/F) must be presented in triplicate, unsigned,
to a Canada Customs officer at your first point of entry
into Canada. There is a $25.00 CDN fee which is not included
in the price of the hunt.
Non-Resident
Firearm Declaration forms are available for download,
by calling 1 800 731-4000 (Canada and U.S.) or
1-506-624-5380 (other countries) and from all Customs
offices across Canada.
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| Recommended
Firearms: |
Black Bear
hunts:
Black bears can be taken with just about any caliber that
you would use for deer. You must be prepared to shoot
in low-light conditions, therefore optics with bright
resolution are a must. Archery hunters must use a bow
with a minimum draw weight of 40 lbs and a broadhead that
is at least one inch in width, in accordance with Alberta
hunting regulations. We recommend a minimum draw weight
of 50 lbs and a 100 grain broadhead. Shooting distances
at the archery stands will be about 20 yds and at the
rifle stands will vary from 20-50 yds.
Deer hunts:
Any of the flat-shooting calibers from 25-06 and up
will work fine. Use bullets that will expand, but hold
together when hitting bone. Know where your bullet point
of impact is out to 300 yards. The biggest thing is
to be comfortable with what you are shooting, and being
able to shoot it accurately.
Wolf Hunts:
For wolf, large caliber's are desired, due to the size
and tenacity of the adults. We suggest calibers 270
to 300 mag in size. We strongly recomend the use of
a ballistic tip, fast expanding bullet to put the wolf
down fast. For coyote hunts, any of the popular varmint
caliber's work fine, from the 222 to the 6mm.
Ground Squirrel
We recomend accurate 22 or 17 caliber bolt action rimfire
rifles. With 10 or 14 power scopes. We like the the
mill dot reticules as they help in the wind. Because
of the large volume of shooting we do not recomend the
centerfire rifles. The best Value and most accurate
rifle we have used is the CZ brand in 22 Long rifle
or 17mach 2. The rimfire magums are fine as well. |
| Personal
Clothing & Equipment: |
Black Bear
Hunts
Black Bear Hunts
Although it will be the springtime during your hunt, the
evenings will still get quite cool. A set of lightweight
polypropylene underwear, a sweatshirt and a fleece top
under your favorite camouflage should be adequate. A scent
lock type suit is a good idea as well. Bring a stocking
cap and a pair of gloves in your daypack, good boots with
light insulation that will allow you to move quietly.
A camouflage anti-mosquito suit is a good idea.
Whitetail Deer Hunts
During the early season archery Whitetail hunt, Daytime
temperatures can be quite pleasant, ranging from +5 to
+20 Celsius. Bring warm and quiet clothing. Gray/brown
camouflage clothing, hand warmers, scent-lock suits are
great to have. Bring your binoculars, cell phone, camera
and a range finder. You should have a daypack for personal
items. Most importantly, don't forget your archery equipment:
including bow, one dozen arrows, spare rest, sight, release
and bow string.
For our November rut hunts, you should bring: winter
boots, insulated hats, scarf/face-mask, expedition weight
underwear, fleece outerwear, wool or polypropylene pants
and shirts. Cell Phone your rifle and 40 rounds of ammunition.
Wolf Hunts
Because our hunts run from January to March, temperature
and snow conditions can vary greatly from year to year,
with average snow depth of 16 inches and average temperature
of 0 Fahrenheit. With the use of heated blinds, it is
possible to hunt comfortably in the cold weather, however
we recommend bringing winter boots, insulated hats, scarf/face-mask,
expedition weight underwear, fleece outerwear, wool or
polypropylene pants and shirts, snow camouflage (we can
supply this as a cover suit). Don't forget your daypack
with your personal items, cell phone, camera, binoculars,
range finder.
Please note: Alberta does not require hunter orange clothing |
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