Canada duck/goose guides.

If you don't mind, I'd like to piggyback on this and see if anyone has any information on guided duck hunts in the northern US.

Look into Eagle Lakes Ranch in Othello Washington for an equally nice adventure for less cost. My dad and I hunted with them right after Christmas and absolutely destroyed the mallards. They also outfit up into Alberta. If you are stuck on going up to Canada then Birdtail Waterfowl would be an option in Manitoba. I think Ongaro would also be a good option and where we will likely be going next.

Plan for a Grand a day, lodging, meals and hunting.
Another G for flight and rental car.

Frontline Waterfowl and Swift River Outfitters are the 2 that I've had great experiences with.

If you go with a 6-8 pack of guys you can plan on 100 bird days, am and pm hunts. Pretty damn good up there.

Both of those outfits are within 3 hours of major airports.

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Next priority is convenient to airports and onsite lodging.

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I would highly recommend against this. The birds move. I have a friend that goes every year without a guide, he's been going for 10-15 years or so. There's not enough hunters up there, so if you are reasonably nice person the farmers let almost anyone hunt their fields. Problem is, the birds move a lot. This friend stays with a farmer he's made friends with and the farmer helps him call whoever's fields they are working. So its not like the USA where everything is leased up or private. The problem is some years they are 50 or more miles away.

Point being, if you go with someone with their own lodge and close to an airport IMO you may be risking your hunting if the birds aren't there. I'd go with someone that follows the birds as finding a place to hunt them is not an issue usually.

ETA: I believe ammo is very expensive in Canada? I can't remember the laws but if you can bring your own.

Thanks still looking for anyone who went to Claudio ongargos? I’ve seen so many of there videos I know what to expect but still would like to confirm from someone who actually went

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Thanks still looking for anyone who went to Claudio ongargos? I’ve seen so many of there videos I know what to expect but still would like to confirm from someone who actually went

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I am curious of this as well. It might be worth it if he can get you on the numbers he kills in his show.

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I would highly recommend against this. The birds move.

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I hunted with the outfitter I recommended for 7 years while I was up in Canada. Most of his fields are around Calgary so you can actually hotel/dinner in Calgary and 20-25 minute drive to hunt in the morning. He does have some fields in Lethbridge but I never had to go. I would rec calling and talking to the guide(s).

And as far as the ammo, everything is more expensive in Canada but its a whole lot easier if you just buy your ammo up there instead of hauling it. Its a 5000 round limit per Canada but 10 lb limit with most airlines so around 5 boxes. I just always bought my shells up there for ease.

Also remember their season starts and ends earlier than ours. Big ducks & goose in September and over by mid-December. Take it from someone that lived and hunted up there, you want to try and go in September/October. I did a couple late hunts in November in white out conditions. We hit our limits but it was pretty miserable.