ALBERTA - WOLF HUNT

Winter months are best, and Wolf hunting in Alberta, Canada occurs from Mid December through March. The breeding season commences late January and extends through most of February.

- Additional Wolves: Can be taken with NO trophy fee for clients that wish to keep hunting if successful with a Wolf early in the hunt. 

- Coyotes: May also legally be taken, but shooting at them is not encouraged if hoping to see  Wolves.

A typical day of Wolf hunting in Alberta, Canada, sees hunters sitting all day, from dark to dark, 2x1 guided, in customized, carpeted plywood blinds, complete with a swivel chair, propane heater, and sliding windows set over a sturdy rail or bench rest for ideal shooting form and accuracy. Blinds are often set on a hill in a remote dead-end type area, offering a great view overlooking a secluded tree line with an established bait pile consisting of frozen abattoir scraps or roadkill deer and moose, which is actively monitored by cellular and regular trail cameras.

Wolf hunting in Alberta, Canada requires accurate shooting. Hunters are encouraged to practice in advance, and bring the rifle they are most seasoned with at 300+ yards for best results. The outfitter’s custom 7mm rifles are also available in camp for hunters to use at no cost. Wolves are notoriously tough, and .270/6mm + type calibers are recommended.

Archery hunting is not very feasible and generally not encouraged.

The best Wolf hunting in Alberta, Canada tends to occur in the vast remote wilderness of the province's northern Boreal Forest. Countless small lakes, wetlands and waterways are scattered throughout the mosaic of old burns or previously logged areas, forming a patchwork of forest succession. Terrain here is generally flat or gently rolling, blanketed by the endless forest comprised mainly of black spruce, tamarack, poplars, and willow bushes.

Weather on these hunts is typically cold! Early and mid-season (December to mid-February) averages -5F/-20C, but can at times reach lows of -30F/-35C. Late season (mid-February to end of March) can see big temperature swings as spring nears, and 5F/-20C represent the cold end of the spectrum, with highs hovering around the freezing mark. It’s vital to pack and dress appropriately for the cold weather when Wolf hunting in Alberta, Canada.

The main lodge is a remote homestead that can accommodate as many as 4 hunters who sleep in a separate house, each complete with full bathroom, fridge, and sitting area. Meals and the common lounge area are at the main lodge next door, complete with Wi-Fi, phone service, flat screen satellite TV and other comforts.

Breakfasts are hearty for the cold day ahead, with big helpings of classic breakfast menu items. For lunch, hunters assemble a personalized cooler from a “buffet” line-up with sandwich, snack and drink stations. Dinners are home-cooked, big and hearty. Part of staying warm is staying well fed!

Destination City: Hunters can arrive at one of three destination cities in Alberta. Edmonton (+7 hour drive), Grand Prairie (+3 hour drive), or High Level where airport pick-up and drop-off is included. Some hunters drive from home in personal vehicles, while others fly to either Edmonton or Grand Prairie and rent a vehicle.

Travel Suggestions: Edmonton is easily reached by many North American airlines. The best connections to Grand Prairie or High Level are usually through Edmonton as well. Any hunters wishing to drive to the lodge are welcome to do so; address and directions to the lodge can be provided.

After successfully Wolf hunting in Alberta, Canada careful trophy preparations such as skinning, labeling, packaging, and freezing are provided by the outfitter or guides, who can also arrange delivery to a taxidermist if desired. Local taxidermists can do the complete work, or prepare the trophies for shipping, and submit the CITES export permit, required for Wolves.

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