|
Classic
Outfitters offers quality hunts for |
Hunting
Area
Fully guided trips take place in the Edmonton bow only area which is never open
to rifle hunting. As a result, hunting is for the world's largest farmland whitetails
which offer the archer an excellent chance for success. Many bucks grossing
more than 125 inches inhabit the area as well as some bucks scoring in excess
of 170 points. The average weight of mature bucks is 230 lbs. with the largest
in excess of 300 lbs. Alberta has very little residential bowhunting pressure
as there are only 13,000 bowhunters province wide.
Hunting
Techniques
Hunting is done from portable pin mount treestands. Several different locations
are hunted to use the wind efficiently and avoid overhunting stand sites.
Due to the sensitivity of the trophy whitetails, alternate stands are placed for different wind conditions to allow hunting without disturbing natural travel patterns. Stands are placed on travel routes to bedding areas for morning hunting and adjacent to feeding areas for evening hunts.
Rattling and grunt calling are two techniques which have provided excellent success during the pre-rut and rutting periods. 50% of the trophy whitetails taken result from calling.
Success
We have had consistent success on our bowhunts. Typically during a six-day hunt,
30 to 60 deer are sighted per hunter.
We have an annual trophy buck opportunity of 130%. Although we offer no guarantees we promise to make a 100% effort to make your hunt as enjoyable and successful as possible.
Bowhunting for Alberta trophy whitetails is not easy. Success usually depends on the individual hunter's dedication and effort. Good preparation and hard work are essential for successful hunts.
Guides
Our guides are dedicated to bowhunting. Hunting is done at the hunter's pace,
not the guide's. Assistance is offered in all aspects during your hunt. None
of our guides are smokers and since we strive to make hunts successful, we require
that you adhere to certain restrictions during your hunt should you be a smoker.
Included
Our fully guided hunts include guiding, accommodations, meals, transportation
to and from the hunting area, as well as preparation of game (excluding butchering)
for exporting. Gratuities for guides and staff are at the hunters discretion
and are not included. There are no hidden costs.
Booking
A deposit is required to book a hunt. Deposits are required in advance to reserve
the hunter's place. All deposits and correspondence should be sent by regular
mail only. (no express post, couriers or UPS) Balance of the payment is
due by August 15th in guaranteed funds. In the event of cancellation
by the hunter, deposits are not refundable but may be transferred to a replacement
hunter. Hunts are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. booking, liability,
hotel and hunt information will be forwarded to hunters once deposits are received.
Licensing
License costs are not included in the booking fee of any hunt. Licensing arrangements
should be made in advance as permits are purchased prior to the hunter's arrival.
Licensing fees for U.S. citizens are approximately $300.00 U.S. The exact license amount will be advised to hunters in the 'Classic Reminder' which will be sent prior to the hunt.
Transportation
Flights to Edmonton are booked at the hunter's cost and responsibility. Flights
must be booked to arrive at least one day prior to the first day of the hunt
and to depart the morning after the final day of the hunt. We assume no responsibility
for hunting time lost due to delays or missed flights so it is suggested that
hunters consider arriving an extra day in advance.
For flight prices and vehicle rates, Mardy Kulak at Parkland travel can provide some great rates - mardy@parklandtravel.ca - 1 888 963 6202.
Responsibility
Classic Outfitters is licensed, bonded and insured. We exercise the utmost level
of safety on our hunts. We are however, NOT responsible in any way for any costs
or expenses incurred, or injuries, loss of life, delays, losses, or damages
suffered by any person or sustained by any property either before, during or
after the trip, or in traveling to the location of the trip , for any reason
whatsoever, however caused.
Policies
Classic Outfitters has 2 policies in effect on whitetail bowhunts. The first
is a 125 inch minimum policy, where all bucks taken must gross 125 inches with
the exception of mature bucks, which are non-typical or losing size due to age.
The second is a wounding policy, regarding any buck which is non-fatally hit.
In either case, an immediate and mandatory donation of $300 U.S. to the 'Whitetail
Habitat Fund' is required. Donations are strictly non-profit and go back into
the resource - it's about bowhunting ethics and looking after the resource.
Ethics
Classic Outfitters adheres to all the rules and regulations in order to offer
fair, ethical hunts.
CLICK
HERE FOR SCHEDULE AND PRICING INFORMATION
Classic Outfitters - ethical, respectful and principled bowhunts since 1984.