Big North Lodge & Fly-In Outposts in Minaki, Ontario - Moose, Black Bear and Deer Hunting along the Winnipeg River System from Gun Lake


Fishing and Hunting Lodge in Minaki, Ontario

Great Fishing..."upscale" accommodations
available in a remote, private and peaceful setting on the mainland

OR

Experience Unbelievable Fly-In Fishing
at our "Trophy Waters" Roger Lake & Maynard Lake Outposts

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...Now Let's Go Hunting!

2007 Hunting Photos

 

 
Nick Farr - 2005

This grand bear could not be properly weighed due to it's enormous size;
however a weight of 600lbs plus was estimated by experienced guides and the 6 men who nearly broke their backs trying to move it.  This bear scored 21 7/16" on Pope and Young.

    

THE HUNT

Whether you are looking for black bear hunting, white tailed deer hunting, or moose hunting in Ontario - we have it all! To guarantee you the most successful trophy hunt, we limit the number of hunters per week, and make sure our clients are involved in all phases of the hunt.

Our guides have spent many years honing their skills and will do their very best to make sure you have a successful and memorable hunt.

Whatever your choice of big game in Minaki, Ontario, bear, moose or whitetail deer, your hunting experience with Big North will give you many great memories and the opportunity to take the trophy of a lifetime.

Black Bear Hunting at Big North Lodge
Ruth Todd
Kansas City, MO

Eric Reihmann
(Autumn Quest Productions)
High Amana, IA

Pat Dietrich
Cato, WI
Big North Lodge
Bob Kolross
Green Bay, WI

  BLACK BEAR HUNTS

LODGE BEAR HUNT

We offer the best black bear hunts in the Minaki, northwestern Ontario area.   You can hunt over 600 square miles of prime black bear hunting country with over 50 baited tree stands, accessible by road, water or ATV.

Our success rate the last 10 years has been over 80%.   To ensure a high success rate, we book only a maximum of 4 to 6 hunters per week, both bow and rifle hunters.

The fall bear hunt is a three week period from September 1 to 21.

Baiting tree stands starts at least four weeks before the first hunters arrive, and re-baiting is done when necessary to maintain active stands for bear hunting.


John Tandy
(Autumn Quest Productions)
Tiffin, IA

 

OUTPOST BEAR HUNT

This is a pre-baited remote hunt.  Your party will be the only bear hunters on the lake.  Many large bears are seen by our fishing clients and pilots every year.

You will be bear hunting an area that has not been hunted for over 8 years.  Because of the remoteness of this area, the chances of taking a trophy bear is very high.

HOW BLACK BEAR HUNTS ARE CONDUCTED

Since black bears are more active in the late afternoon until dark, we like to have the hunters on the stand by 4:00 p.m.  You will be picked up shortly after sunset.  An early supper is served shortly before the afternoon hunt.  You have all day to fish or just relax, although some hunters like to hunt the logging roads during the day.  Because of the large number of stands and the few number of hunters, we are able to move hunters on a daily basis in order to give you the best opportunity of taking a large bear.  We will provide references upon request.   This is a full service hunt guided by experienced guides.

Largest bear taken in 2005 was over 600lbs the official score was 21 7/16" on Pope and Young".

 

MOOSE HUNT

This is one of the best archery only moose hunt in northwestern Ontario.  You will hunt an area known for its large animals, and your moose hunting takes place during the rut.  The bulls respond well to calls at this time, making this a very exciting hunt.  Bulls have been taken from as close as 10 yards.

Our clients hunt out of one of our deluxe outpost cabins in the heart of great moose hunting country.

This is a trophy hunt, bulls only.  Maximum of 4 hunters each fall.


Peter Barr
Vancouver, B.C.


Pat Dietrich
Cato, WI

TROPHY DEER HUNTS

Enjoy some of the best whitetail deer hunting in Northwestern Ontario.  Deer can be hunted several ways in our area.  From tree stands, we do have several permanent stands and we suggest you bring portable stands.   There are areas where stalking can provide excellent opportunities to take a large buck.  A drive type hunt can also be arranged.  The Minaki area of Northwestern Ontario is on the northern edge of the deer range.  The deer in this area are very large-bodied and fast-growing.  Bucks that score in the 140's are fairly common.   The opportunity to take a much larger buck depends a lot on the skill of the hunter and luck.


Capt. Parker Knight
(U.S. Army Rangers)
Savanna, GA

There is very little deer hunting pressure in this area.   The local hunters are more concerned with meat than horns, and many of them tell us where they have passed up large bucks.  A buck that field-dresses at 200 lbs. is considered small. 


Peter Barr
Vancouver, B.C.

Our area gets very little publicity, which means our clients do not have to compete for these large animals. 

We limit ourselves to 4 to 6 guided hunters per week.   Bucks only.

Season runs for 5 weeks ending November 15th.

 

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FALL BEAR HUNTS
(Archery and Rifle)

RATES 

DELUXE AMERICAN PLAN PACKAGE
$2,775.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter

6 Full Days, 7 Nights Transportation to Stands
Accommodations Baited Stands (for bear)
Linen & Towels Hunting Guide
All Meals Tracking
Daily Maid Service Export Permit
Boat, Motor & Gas Skinning
Fishing & Bear Licenses Transportation to Taxidermist

Net 10% Taxes are extra
Maximum of 4 to 6 hunters per week
Sept. 1st to the 15th
Reservations & Deposits - $500.00 US Per Person

HOUSEKEEPING PACKAGE
$2,375.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter
Includes:

Fishing & Bear Licenses
Hunting Guide
Tracking
Skinning
6 Full Days, 7 Nights
Boat, Motor & Gas
Transportation to Stands
Transportation to Taxidermist
Accommodations
Linen & Towels
Baited Stands (for bear)
Export Permit

Net 10% Taxes are extra
Maximum of 4 to 6 hunters per week
Sept. 1st to the 15th
Reservations & Deposits - $500.00 US Per Person


RIFLE DEER HUNTS

RATES 

DELUXE AMERICAN PLAN PACKAGE
$2,695.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter
Includes:

6 Full Days, 7 Nights Transportation to Stands
Accommodations Baited Stands (for bear)
Linen & Towels 1 Guide, 2 Hunters
All Meals Tracking
Daily Maid Service Transportation to Taxidermist
Boat, Motor & Gas Skinning

Extras - Deer and Fishing Licenses and taxes
Maximum of 4 to 6 hunters per week
October 25th to November 15th

HOUSEKEEPING PACKAGE
$2,395.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter
Includes:

1 Guide, 2 Hunters
Tracking
Skinning
6 Full Days, 7 Nights
Boat, Motor & Gas
Transportation to Stands
Transportation to Taxidermist
Accommodations
Linen & Towels
Baited Stands (for bear)

Extras - Deer and Fishing Licenses and taxes
Maximum of 4 to 6 hunters per week
October 25th to November 15th


SPECIAL ARCHERY DEER HUNTS

RATES 

DELUXE AMERICAN PLAN PACKAGE
$2,295.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter

6 Full Days, 7 Nights Transportation to Stands
Accommodations Baited Stands (for bear)
Linen & Towels 1 Guide, 2 Hunters
All Meals Tracking
Daily Maid Service Transportation to Taxidermist
Boat, Motor & Gas Skinning
Fishing & Bear Licenses  

Extras - Deer and Fishing Licenses and taxes
Maximum of 4 to 6 hunters per week
October 11th to the 25th
Reservations & Deposits - $500.00 US Per Person

HOUSEKEEPING PACKAGE
$1,995.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter
Includes:

Fishing & Bear Licenses
1 Guide, 2 Hunters
Tracking
Skinning
6 Full Days, 7 Nights
Boat, Motor & Gas
Transportation to Stands
Transportation to Taxidermist
Accommodations
Linen & Towels
Baited Stands (for bear)

Extras - Deer and Fishing Licenses and taxes
Maximum of 4 to 6 hunters per week
October 11th to the 25th
Reservations & Deposits - $500.00 US Per Person


OUTPOST MOOSE &  BEAR HUNTS

RATES

 7 DAY MOOSE HUNT (Archery)
1 GUIDE for 1 HUNTER - $5,900.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter
1 GUIDE for 2 HUNTERS - $4,900.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter

Includes:

All Flying
Daily Check Flights
Remote Cabin or Tent Camp
Boat, Motor & Gas
All Food
Transportation of Moose Back to Base or to
Processor if Required
**EXTRAS
Taxes
License $380.00 Cdn.
Export Permit $35.00 Cdn.

 7 DAY BEAR HUNT
$2,450.00 U.S. Funds / Per Hunter

Includes:

All Flying
Daily Check Flights
Boat, Motor & Gas
Pre-baiting and Stand
**EXTRAS
Taxes
License $180.00 Cdn.
Export Permit $35.00 Cdn.

RESERVATION & DEPOSITS:  $500.00 US PER PERSON

GREAT HUNTING PHOTOS - CLICK HERE

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