We feature guided horseback hunting for Mule Deer and Whitetail Deer. Our ranch is 50 miles southwest of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and our hunting territory starts in the Alberta foothills, on the edge of the ranch, and goes west and south to the Continental Divide which makes up the Alberta / British Columbia border in the Canadian Rockies.
This area roughly comprises about 1200 square miles of hunting area, all very mountainous and prime habitats for Deer, Elk, Moose and Black Bear.
Hunting season runs from mid-September until the end of November. The area we hunt is the Upper Highwood, Sheep,and Elbow River drainages and the six mountain ranges that surround them.
Class A Guide, Dewy Matthews, has been guiding in these areas for over 25 years. You will experience the Canadian Rockies as never before; horseback hunting allows you to reach amazing Views from Camp locations accessible in no other way. You will be based in our comfortable mountain tent camps and will be hunting in altitudes from 5,000 to 8,000 feet.
For those that want a bit more luxury, we also offer mule deer hunting or mule deer/whitetail deer hunting combinations out of the ranch. It is still an incredible horseback hunt in high country, but you come back to the ranch at the end of the day for a glowing fire, hot showers and all the comforts of a log lodge.
There are a limited number of big game hunting permits so the number of non-residents who can hunt this remote area of the Canadian Rockies is very limited. The resident hunting in this high mountain area is also closely controlled. To hunt this area, a resident must first win a lottery which only allows them to hunt the area every two years if he’s exceedingly lucky
Mule Deer hunting trips are one on one and run out of tent camps in the mountains. These 5 day hunting trips are in very high, rugged terrain and our results have been excellent on big mule deer.You can expect to get into deer in the range of 130-180 B&C.
Mule deer hunting trips are offered from the first week of October through the end of November. If available, a black bear hunting tag or wolf hunting tag can be added to this hunting trip.
$5000 *cash, check or debit, add 3% for credit card.
The mountain mule deer / whitetail deer combination hunts are one on one hunts run out of tent camps in the mountains. These 5-day hunting trips are in very high, rugged terrain and our results have been excellent on big mule deer, as this is what most hunters concentrate on first. Our whitetail are White Tail Huntinggood average deer, ranging from 120-150 B&C.
These are late season hunting trips running from the last week of October through the end of November. If available, a black bear hunting tag or wolf hunting tag can be added to this hunting trip.
Also offered with ranch accommodations and featuring a glowing fire, hot showers and all the comforts of a log lodge each night.
$6500 *cash, check or debit, add 3% for credit card.
We will haul your camp into the mountains, either by pack horse or by team and wagon, depending on where you are going. We supply a horse for you and your hunting partner to ride in with, and drop you and your gear off.
At a pre-arranged date and time, we will come back to pick you up with riding horses and also pack horses and haul you back out to the trailhead.
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Bookings
For hunts that are booked for the calendar year you are in, we require a 50% deposit in Canadian funds to hold your spot. The balance of the hunt is due on your arrival at the Ranch for the hunt.
If you are making a booking for a hunt taking place in a future year, we require 25% down, with the other 25% of the deposit being due the first of January of the year in which the hunt takes place.
Deposits
When making your deposits and payments, we prefer personal cheques, traveller’s cheques, or money orders. We also accept Mastercard, Visa, Debit, and cash.
Indemnities
We strongly recommend that all hunters purchase travel, health and cancellation insurance directly after booking a hunt. Please note that each person will be required to sign a waiver releasing “Anchor D High Mountain Hunts Ltd.” from all risks.
Gratuities
Gratuities are customary and very much appreciated.
Cancellations
Deposits are non-refundable.
Here is a list of items you should bring on your hunt to make your hunt as comfortable and as practical as possible:
Allergies:
If you have an allergy or condition that may require medication, an inhaler, or an Epi-Pen please make sure to bring them along on your ride.
Dietary Restrictions:
Accustomed as we are at being at the top of the food chain, you will rarely see a meal on any of our horseback holidays that does not have some type of meat. We serve prime cuts of beef, as well as pork and chicken. For those of you who have special dietary needs, please help us by suggesting things that you CAN eat. With enough advance notice, we will do our best to accommodate you.
We are very proficient at Gluten-Free meals so be sure to let us know if this is something you will be needing.
Please remember that once the hunt is underway, we have a set menu that cannot be changed.
The hunts are fully outfitted, the only thing you need is your rifle/ammo, good binoculars, sleeping bag and personal effects (see Trip Packing List). We pick you up at the Calgary International Airport (preferring that you fly in one day before the hunt) and bring you out to the Ranch where you stay the first night before the hunt, unless it is a full week of hunting out of the Ranch.
The next morning you get fitted to your horse, finish business and shoot in your rifle at our range. We then load up the horses and equipment and truck up to the trail head in the mountains and head into camp.
Your rifle should be adequate to handle medium to large sized game, 30.06 up to the larger magnums. You should be comfortable shooting up to 300 yards.
By law, there is no hunting in southern Alberta on Sundays, so if we have a layover day in the mountain camp, you can try your hand at cutthroat trout fishing at one of the high lakes, or just catch up on your relaxing.
After the hunt, the last night will be spent at the Ranch. We will help you get your personal effects and trophy ready for flight (or a local taxidermist) and deliver you back to the Calgary Airport.
If you are driving to the Ranch for your hunt, please see our Guest Info > Travel Transportation section for directions.
Any non-Canadian who possesses a criminal record will not be allowed into Canada. A Temporary Resident Permit must be completed to prevent being detained at any port of entry. Even a DUI conviction will prevent passage into Canada.
Find out how you can obtain the proper documents to come into Canada hassle-free.
Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Forms are available for download.
You will need RCMP 5589 / CAFC 909 Non-Resident Firearms Declaration and RCMP 5590 / CAFC 910 Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Continuation Sheet.
Please have three copies of the filled-out form and give it to the customs officer when you reach Canada. It should be signed in front of the Customs Officer.
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