Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
9.0
Accommodations
10.0
Facilities
10.0
Equipment
10.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
7.0
Game Care
N/A
Safety
N/A
Communication
10.0
Overall Experience
10.0
Overall rating
9.64
Price Range
$7000 - $7999
Months
September, October, November
Hunting Types
Guided
Weapons
Gun, Bow, Muzzleloader
Accommodations
Lodge
Hunting Areas
AB, Canada North America
Weather
Warm days in September to very cold in November.
Outfitter's Comments
Peace River Alberta World Class Trophy Mule Deer Rifle Hunting
Alberta, Canada is one of the premiere spots in North America for trophy mule deer and we are in the best of the best locations within Alberta, the Peace River region. It went on a limited rifle draw several years ago and the hunting has become incredible. In Peace River you can hunt beginning September 17 when the deer are in their bachelor groups or in the November rut. Both are equally good hunts.
Our mule deer hunts run in September when the deer are in their bachelor groups and in November during the rut.
Which week is the best to hunt Trophy Mule Deer?
We can hunt mule deer anytime from Sept 17 to Nov 30 and we have chosen the best dates, Sept 17 to 30 and Nov 15 to 30. Either hunt can be great with weather probably being the biggest factor. In most places the rut really is the best time to hunt, but in our area the September hunts can be just as good, surprisingly some years it is better than the rut. The problem is that we can never tell you beforehand which week will be best.
The hunt time that I recommended for a Mule deer /black bear combination is September 17-30 2011.
The key to our mule deer success is our summer scouting, finding and keeping track of as many big bucks as possible. Our main hunting method is to drive around in a truck and spot the deer from the road and put on a stalk. It's not that we are lazy it's simply the most effective way to hunt the farmland. The next most used method is sitting farm field edges waiting for the deer to enter the field. We will do this frequently when we are after a specific buck. There are also some areas where we can glass the somewhat open river banks or sneak through the trees near fields, along the river valley but these are low percentage methods that take some physical fitness to do The mule deer that we don't kill in September go into hiding and then resurface in the November rut. The rut is also when new trophy deer that we've never seen show up.
On both of these mule deer hunts success on a trophy deer is practically guaranteed, it is just a matter of how big he will be. We do recommend that you shoot the first 180+ buck that you see, it might be 190 or 200 but you may not see another big buck. If you hold out for a giant we may not even be able to find a 170 class deer in the last days of your hunt. In Canada thirty inch wide or 200+ score muleys are always rare.
World Class Guides
Kevin McNeil is a top-notch professional and has been hunting and guiding in Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, and Saskatchewan for nearly thirty years. With lots of experience hunting all the big game and waterfowl in Western Canada. Outfitting is our way of life permeating everything we do and think about. Kevin has successfully guided over 1000 clients (friends) to his credit, and has sent many a hunter home with memories of a lifetime.
We are very fortunate to be working with an excellent crew of knowledgeable, responsible, likeable guides who are crazy about hunting and who won't be happy until they have scoured every last area in the Peace country for trophy game.
You would hunt right out of the main waterfowl camp where I live in McLennan Alberta. The accommodations have 2 satellite TV’s, high speed internet, laundry facilities, and 4 bedrooms with a total of 11 beds, kitchen, and 2 full bathrooms fully renovated in 2008.
That’s Right - Guaranteed Results
We Guarantee You A Great Time
We’re so confident in the services we provide at Blue Sky Outfitting that we’ll offer you this guarantee:
“Your overall experience at our lodge will be a positive and pleasurable one or your next stay and hunt with us is FREE.”
That’s quite a statement isn’t it? And, it’s not one we make lightly or insincerely. We truly believe we will offer you a great time at our lodge. Who else do you know or have heard of that will make you the same offer, especially in this business?
Now, there are something’s we cannot control, like Mother Nature, animal behavior, birds or your shooting ability. But, we are dedicated to providing you with excellent accommodations, knowledgeable hunting guides and a truly memorable hunting experience.
Try us, we guarantee you a great time
Guaranteed Benefits
• A guaranteed license in a trophy mule deer zone.
• An 80-90% chance for a heavy 150 to 180 B&C gross score Trophy Mule Deer buck.
• The possibility for a huge 180+ inch deer.
• A not very physically demanding, low elevation, farmland hunt.
• Resident hunters on a limited draw
The hunt booking information is:
TERMS, CONDITIONS and ADDITIONAL HUNT INFORMATION
these prices are in U.S. funds. The 5% Goods and Services Tax (GST) and your license and allocation fees are not included.
9 day Hunt for mule deer is $ 7,500.00 us per hunter plus tax of 5%
License and allocation fees:
These prices are also in U.S. funds.
Mule Deer $380
Bow hunting Permit $30
Booking a hunt and payment schedule:
A deposit of 50% of the complete cost is required to book a hunt. A then the final 50% balance is due by July 1 for fall hunts. Once a deposit is received by us then a hunt contract will be sent to you to be signed and mailed back. Except for transferring deposits to a friend all deposits are fully non-refundable. The deposits cannot be transferred to a future year.
Mail payments to:
Blue Sky Outfitting
PO Box 427
McLennan, Alberta Canada T0H 2L0
(Check postage amount for mailing to Canada)
Flight, pick up and hotel information:
The easiest way to get to our area is to book your flights into Edmonton Alberta through Uniglobe Geo Travel 780-424-8310. On all of our hunts we have you arrive in the evening the day before your hunt. This overnight hotel stay gives enough time if you have a delayed flight, you miss a connecting flight or your baggage gets lost. The bags can be located, flown in on a later flight and delivered to your hotel. It also gives time to sight in your gun or bow before the hunt.
It is a 4 ½ hour drive to our hunting lodge from Edmonton. In Edmonton, where you may rent a vehicle and do the drive to the lodge if you prefer. Budget 1-780-448-2000 gives a good rate, about $300 for a car; just quote rate code "APOS". Directions to the lodge will be provided by us. This option also generally makes changing your departure dates if you tag out early easier and less expensive to do.
If you want you can fly to Grande Prairie the day before, the best hotel choices which have a shuttle service from the airport are Holiday Inn 1-780-402-6886, Pomeroy Inn 1-780-831-2999, Super 8 Motel 1-780-532-8288, Best Western 1-780-402-2378. Make sure to book your hotel well in advance, this is a small but booming oil city. This overnight hotel stay gives enough time if you have a delayed flight, you miss a connecting flight or your baggage gets lost. The bags can be located, flown in on a later flight and delivered to your hotel.
What We Provide:
We provide all your meals, accommodations, transportation and field care of trophies once you arrive at the lodge. We do provide some soft drinks/pop and snacks but liquor is not provided.
NOT included in the hunt:
Hunting license
Air Transportation/Car Rental to lodge
Meals & accommodations on "non-hunting" days
Taxidermy, shipping of trophies
Alcohol
Weapons & ammunition
Gratuities
Extra Costs:
Besides the $30 Firearms Declaration Form the only other extra costs would be one nights hotel upon arrival in Grande Prairie or Edmonton (about $200 US), meat processing and shipping or extra baggage on your flight home (the amount for all 3 of these items varies greatly depending on species of the animal and amount of meat, horns, cape you are taking home). 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
Getting your antlers, cape and meat home:
The easiest way to get your antlers and cape back home is for us to put the items in a thick cardboard box and for you to take it with you or your flight home (the airline generally charges $50 to $100 per extra bag). We put garden hose around the antler tips, clean, dry and then tape up the skull plate and we freeze the cape. Frozen meat can also be taken home with you in a cooler. Generally all the meat must be cut by a licensed butcher and you are responsible for paying for the processing. Shipping meat back to your home is another possibility but it is an expensive, complicated and time consuming task.
Please be advised that if you choose to hunt with a bow and arrow or even a muzzleloader, you are thereby also choosing to reduce your odds of getting a big Mule Deer buck. We will do our best; we are first-class at what we do, but that in no way guarantees you will take a big Trophy Mule deer buck with a primitive weapon. Please seriously reconsider using primitive weapons if you are not in good physical shape or have problems such as bad knees that will affect your ability to hike.
Wolf Tag is included with your Mule deer hunt
Be Treated Like Family: Get Picked Up at the Airport and Enjoy “5-Star”Accommodations and “Gourmet” Home Cooking at its Best
We’ll pick you up in nearby Peace River and after a short drive you’ll arrive at the main camp in McLennan, and be treated like family to some of the best home-cooking in the world. There are 2 houses one has 4 bedrooms with a total of 9 beds 2 full bathrooms, 2 satellite TV’s, high speed internet, kitchen, and laundry facilities, the second one has 1 bedroom 1 full bathroom 1 satellite TV, high speed internet, kitchen, all recently renovated in 2008.
What Just Some of Our Clients Are Saying About Hunting With Us…
Kevin, On behalf of my son Tom, Mike Perilman and his son Alex, I would like to thank you for the greatest hunting trip of our lives. We learned more in three days than I had in twenty years. We are coming back again in the fall, so please let us know what dates are available--We will come back with 5 people this time. Again, thanks for everything you and your staff did to make this the best hunting adventure of our lives. Tom Cornwell Sr., California, USA
Kevin & Patti, I enjoyed everyone, the camaraderie, five star accommodation's, Patti's cooking, Kevin's organizational skills, professional handling of everything by Justin et al..........and just can't thank everyone enough for making my special dream hunt in Alberta a wonderful dream come true. P.S. I will also be Cc'ing some of my friends who could not make the hunt so that they can see what they missed! Dick Palinko
We enjoyed the opportunity to provide you with this offer and hope to see you in camp, providing you with the best hunt ever! Please don’t hesitate to give us a call or send a fax, email or letter concerning any questions that may arise. Additional information and pictures can be found on our website www.blueskyoutfitting.com we would be happy to hear from you!
Have a wonderful day and take care, your Outfitter team, Kevin and Patti
2014 Surveys
1 Returned / 3 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
8.0
Accommodations
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Equipment
8.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
10.0
Game Care
N/A
Safety
N/A
Communication
8.0
Overall Experience
9.0
Overall rating
9.18
2013 Surveys
1 Returned / 1 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
9.0
Accommodations
8.0
Facilities
9.0
Equipment
9.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
9.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
9.0
Game Care
N/A
Safety
N/A
Communication
9.0
Overall Experience
9.0
Overall rating
9.18
2011 Surveys
1 Returned / 2 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
8.0
Accommodations
7.0
Facilities
10.0
Equipment
9.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
9.0
Game Care
N/A
Safety
N/A
Communication
8.0
Overall Experience
9.0
Overall rating
9.09
Price Range
$7000 - $7999
Months
January, February, March, May, June, July
Hunting Types
Guided
Weapons
Gun, Bow, Muzzleloader
Accommodations
Cabin, Lodge, Motel, Tent
Hunting Areas
AB, Canada North America
Weather
Winter hunts can be -40F below to -10F below about 5-6 hours daylight.
Spring -summer hunts -10F below to 65F
Outfitter's Comments
Freerange Woodland bison hunt beside the Woodbison National park.
Price Range
$5000 - $5999
Months
November
Hunting Types
Guided
Weapons
Gun, Bow, Muzzleloader
Accommodations
Cabin, Lodge
Hunting Areas
AB, Canada North America
Weather
November weather will be -10 to -30 F
Outfitter's Comments
Typical moose is 35-45 inches.
Moose: Our Canada moose hunts are one of the easiest and least expensive moose hunts to be found. It is in the Peace River region of Alberta. The rifle hunts are done as a post-rut hunt in early November.
The Boreal Forest farm fringe land is 6,800 Square Miles of Perfect Habitat
Our boreal forest, potholes, and grain fields provide the perfect habitat for hunting game.
Moose: All the good moose hunting areas are relatively easy to access and the trophy quality has been getting better every year since it was put on a limited draw for Alberta resident hunters. We have guaranteed licenses, no draw required. These moose are categorized as Canadian moose and some big 45 to 50+ inch bulls have been taken in the last few years.
2011 Surveys
2 Returned / 4 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
9.5
Accommodations
10.0
Facilities
10.0
Equipment
9.5
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
9.5
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
9.5
Game Care
N/A
Safety
N/A
Communication
10.0
Overall Experience
10.0
Overall rating
9.82
Price Range
$5000 - $5999
Months
September, October, November
Hunting Types
Guided
Weapons
Gun, Bow, Muzzleloader
Accommodations
Cabin, Lodge
Hunting Areas
AB, Canada North America
Weather
September hunt lows of 40F to highs of 70F.
November lows -30F to -10 F
Outfitter's Comments
Peace River, Alberta, Canada Offers Your Best Opportunity Ever to Hunt That “Once in a Lifetime” Trophy Buck.
Years ago, a study was done and they reported that in the lower 48, on average; about 1 deer in a million would make B&C; while about 1 in a 1,000 would make B&C from Alberta. That very roughly means your chances for a giant are 1,000 times greater in Alberta. There is a rule of nature that holds true that the further North one goes, the larger the animals of a given species; that is why the Florida Keys deer is a tiny deer body and antlers, while Alberta deer frequently can push 300 pounds on the hoof. Horns of course follow body size, by and large.
We Have Chosen The Best Dates That Increase Your Chances, So Reserve Your Spot Before They’re All Gone!
While you can hunt Whitetail Deer anytime from Sept 17 to Nov 30, we have chosen the best dates, Sept 17 to 30 and Nov 1 to 30. At the beginning of hunting season, the deer are in their bachelor groups and at the end of the season they are in the rut. Both are equally good hunts.
2010 "Fantastic hunt! Awesome! If you want to hunt deer, this is the place. Great hunt, great guides, great accommodations, great hospitality. I couldn't ask for a more enjoyable place to hunt. The competent and ethical guides coupled with lots of whitetail, mule deer and outstanding food made this hunt enjoyable and successful. Well done BLUESKY OUTFITTING and your team!"
“This was one of the best hunts that I have ever been on. World Class."
Ralph Yeo,
Price Range
$3000 - $3999
Months
January, February, March
Hunting Types
Guided
Weapons
Gun, Muzzleloader
Accommodations
Cabin, Lodge
Hunting Areas
AB, Canada North America
Weather
Winter tempretures lows of -40F to highs of -10F
Outfitter's Comments
Our wolf hunts run from November thru to end of March. We will use bait piles, spot and stalk, and calling hunting methods. At this time of the year there will be snow so we will travel by snowmobile or quads while hunting.
In Alberta the wolves and coyotes limit is all you can shoot.
Alberta wolf and coyote hunts can be very exciting with an excellent opportunity to take more than one wolf and coyote. The wolf color variance is great from salt and pepper to white and jet black. Mature wolves from this area have skulls measurement of about 17-18” and will weigh well over 100lbs. These are the ultimate trophy predator.
2014 Surveys
1 Returned / 1 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
10.0
Accommodations
10.0
Facilities
10.0
Equipment
10.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
10.0
Game Care
N/A
Safety
N/A
Communication
10.0
Overall Experience
10.0
Overall rating
10.00
2012 Surveys
2 Returned / 6 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
8.0
Accommodations
8.0
Facilities
9.5
Equipment
9.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
10.0
Game Care
10.0
Safety
10.0
Communication
9.5
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall rating
9.50
2011 Surveys
1 Returned / 5 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any hunter?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
9.0
Accommodations
9.0
Facilities
10.0
Equipment
10.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Hunting Area Size
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
9.0
Game Care
N/A
Safety
N/A
Communication
10.0
Overall Experience
10.0
Overall rating
9.73
Price Range
$20000 - $29999
Months
September, October
Hunting Types
Guided
Weapons
Gun
Accommodations
Lodge
Hunting Areas
AB, Canada North America
Weather
Waterfowl Hunting
September - The days are warm, but the evenings are cool
Light to medium weight summer clothing is recommended. Travel is ideal and this is a great time for photography as foliage takes on fall colouring toward the end of the month.
October - Cool
Medium to heavy weight apparel is advised. The first touch of frost is in the air. Excellent weather for travel and photography of foliage. Autumn colours peek early this month and occassionally, the first sign of snow may occur towards the end of the month
Day Rate Price Range
N/A
Package Rate Price Range
$3000 - $3999
Licensed Passenger Limit
24
Dates
July, August
Type of Fishing
Back Country, Bay, Flats, Lake, River
Type of Water
Fresh
Type of Vessel
Boat, Other
Type of Gear
Fly, Spin
Type of Accommodations
Lodge
Fishing Areas
NT, Canada North America Major Body of Water: Minor Body of Water: Aylmer Lake and Clinton-Colden Lake
Weather
Warm days, cool nights.
Outfitter's Comments
Our Waterways: Lodge guides have easy access to some of the greatest fishing water with in a true trophy quality lake in the NWT. Aylmer Lake Lodge guides are licensed for Aylmer Lake-Clinton –Colden Lake and all the rivers and streams that flow into and out of these lakes. We have many outpost lakes and river to fish as well all these lakes, rivers and streams in the breathtaking of the NWT. Solitary fishing trips are the norm up here as we are the only lodge and boats on the remote fishing area. You will not see any other anglers on these waters other than those staying at the lodge.
Fishing Pressure: There is none period! No commercial fishing ever! No native substance fishing ever! Unlike other combat-fishing destinations, fishing in our waterways is peaceful – allowing you to enjoy the magnificent scenery as nature intended. Our waters are only fished when our guests venture out, so you to cast and catch in solitude
Aylmer lake Lodge, NWT
Aylmer lake Lodge, NWT is a world-class, fly-in and fly-out sport fishing lodge, hidden amid in the spectacular North West Territories in the unspoiled lakes region of North Eastern North West Territories. Fishing for world record lake trout, had fighting grayling and northern pike out in areas only accessed by floatplanes and boats on remote lakes and rivers. Six cabins and dining rooms/lounges afford outstanding views of Aylmer Lake. Professional, hospitable guides, experienced pilots, gourmet cuisine and extraordinary service have been the hallmarks of Aylmer Lake Lodge's reputation.
For more information, call 780-536-7290 or visit www.aylmerlakelodge.com
I am sending you some information about the fishing trip that we are going to provide up at Aylmer Lake and Clinton Colden Lake NWT.
Our Waterways: Lodge guides have easy access to some of the greatest fishing water with in a true trophy quality lake in the NWT. Aylmer Lake Lodge guides are licensed for Aylmer Lake-Clinton –Colden Lake and all the rivers and streams that flow into and out of these lakes. We have many outpost lakes and river to fish as well all these lakes, rivers and streams in the breathtaking of the NWT. Solitary fishing trips are the norm up here as we are the only lodge and boats on the remote fishing area. You will not see any other anglers on these waters other than those staying at the lodge.
Fishing Pressure: There is none period! No commercial fishing ever! No native substance fishing ever! Unlike other combat-fishing destinations, fishing in our waterways is peaceful – allowing you to enjoy the magnificent scenery as nature intended. Our waters are only fished when our guests venture out, so you to cast and catch in solitude.
2012 Surveys
1 Returned / 1 Sent Out
Average response to this question:
Was the service provided as described/promised or as would be expected by any angler?
1 = Strongly Disagree, 10 = Strongly Agree, N/A = does not apply
Food
N/A
Accommodations
N/A
Facilities
10.0
Equipment
10.0
Staff Hospitality
10.0
Guide's Knowledge of the Area
10.0
Fishing Area Size
N/A
Guide's Knowledge of the Species
10.0
The Species Quantity
N/A
Fish Care
10.0
Safety
10.0
Communication
10.0
Overall Experience
10.0
Overall rating
10.00
Day Rate Price Range
N/A
Package Rate Price Range
$3000 - $3999
Licensed Passenger Limit
24
Dates
July, August
Type of Fishing
Back Country, Bay, Flats, Lake, River
Type of Water
Fresh
Type of Vessel
Boat, Canoe, Raft, Other
Type of Gear
Fly, Spin
Type of Accommodations
Lodge
Fishing Areas
AB, Canada North America Major Body of Water: Minor Body of Water:
Day Rate Price Range
N/A
Package Rate Price Range
$3000 - $3999
Licensed Passenger Limit
24
Dates
July, August
Type of Fishing
Back Country, Bay, Flats, Lake, River
Type of Water
Fresh
Type of Vessel
Boat, Canoe, Raft, Other
Type of Gear
Fly, Spin
Type of Accommodations
Lodge
Fishing Areas
AB, Canada North America Major Body of Water: Minor Body of Water: