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Planning Your Hunt Budget


Your hunt costs more than the outfitters fee... Be prepared to budget money for these extra items so that you can rest easy once you've started hunting. Money should be the least of your worries on the stand... (you can convert your estimate into your currency, at the bottom of this page....

Fees

All hunts require a $500.00 deposit per person to confirm a reservation.
American Plan:$1250.00 American, ( $1975.00 Canadian Funds)
Safari Plan: $1500.00 Canadian Funds
Non-Hunting Guests: $700.00 Canadian Funds

Additional expenses you should expect are as follows:

Vehicle rental should you arrive by air, or require an extra vehicle.

Saturday Motel prior to hunt ($50.00 - $65.00 per night per 2-bed room).

Licenses are $150.00 Cdn. and export permits are $35.00

Optional Small Game license for wolf and other in-season small game is $75.00

Optional Wolf, Coyote during a bear hunt (special stands) $300.00 Payable prior to Hunt

Storage fees for your hide and meat at $5.00 per day per box, 18"x18"x12".

Freezer paper for wrapping your fish and game meats.

Taxidermy fees. (can run $00.00 to $1500, depending on animal size and style of mount.) We can recommend a qualified Canadian Taxidermist if you wish.

Fuel expenses traveling to and from your stands Should you ride in a vehicle other than your own we recommend that as a sportsman, you offer to pay your share of the gasoline costs.

Costs of souvenirs, film, and refreshments, etc.

Most commercial establishments honour VISA, MASTERCHARGE, AMERICAN EXPRESS, etc.

Throw in an oil change, lube and air filter before you leave, and when you return home.


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