What do I want to hunt?
In Saskatchewan, we are very fortunate to have hunting opportunities for a wide variety of game animals. Here are some things you might want to know.
Migratory Birds
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action is often fast paced for short intervals with long waits in between flights
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good hunters will develop excellent identification skills
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hunting is usually a setup and wait situation so scouting and preparation are keys to success
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often requires very early morning trips and cold waits in blinds
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best suited to morning and evening hunting
Upland Birds
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action is very exciting as many upland birds do not flush until you are very close
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requires excellent identification skills
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much time is spent walking through brush and grass or on forest trails.
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the hunter is mobile, you go to the game.
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hunting is often best during the morning and evening but good success can be had all day for most upland birds
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upland bird hunting is an excellent starter trip for first-time hunters
Medium Sized Big Game (Deer, Antelope)
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large populations offer excellent opportunities for the prepared hunter
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provides widest variety of hunting-method opportunities (spot and stalk, sit and wait still-hunting, drives etc.)
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wide distribution (particularly whitetail deer) offers most residents good access close to home
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hunters usually see lots of game
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requires good identification skills
Large Big Game Animals (Moose, Elk)
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usually requires more preparation and planning
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excellent opportunities but usually animals require more effort to locate
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requires more and larger equipment to look after downed animals
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because of the terrain and remoteness of habitat for most large animals, a good hunter is well versed in orienteering and survival skills
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hunters often spend long periods of time without an opportunity to harvest an animal, but when the time comes it is very exciting
