Hunting

Moose Hunting Package Information and Rates

Moose Hunting Brochure

DRIVE-IN MOOSE HUNT 2023

Lodge Packages Include: adult moose validation tag(s) and private cottage accommodations.

Campsite Packages Include: adult moose validation tag(s) and government approved wilderness campsite for your tents / trailers.

MOOSE HUNTING – GROUP PACKAGES 2022 

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNIT 23 ARCHERY OR GUN HUNT 

Package 1: 1 Bull Tag in WMU-23 & Campsite Accomodations

1-12 Hunters/Campsite supplied $5000.00 

Package 2: 1 Cow Tag in WMU-23 & Campsite Accomodations

1-12 Hunters/Campsite supplied $2500.00 

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNIT 26 GUN HUNT ONLY 

Package 1: 1 Bull Tag AND 1 Calf Tag in WMU-26 & Campsite Accomodations 

1-12 Hunters/Campsite supplied $5000.00 

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNIT 30 ARCHERY OR GUN HUNT 

Package: We are allocated 1 Bull & 1 Cow Tag in WMU-30 …Pricing is the same as packages offered in WMU-31. 

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT UNIT 31 ARCHERY OR GUN HUNT 

Package 1: 1 Bull Tag AND 1 Cow Tag in WMU-31 at the Ivanhoe River Inn 

1-8 Hunters/1 VIP Suite $12,000.00 

9-12 Hunters/1 VIP Suite AND 1 Log Cottage $12,600.00 

9-14 Hunters/2 VIP Suites OR Foleyet Downtown Lodge $13,200.00 

Package 2: 1 Bull Tag in WMU-31 & Campsite Accomodations at the Ivanhoe River Inn 

1-8 Hunters/2 Log Cottages OR 1 VIP Suite $8600.00 

9-12 Hunters/1 Log Cottage AND 1 VIP Suite/ Large Cottage $9200.00 

9-14 Hunters/2 VIP Suites OR 1 VIP Suite/ 1 Large Cottage $9800.00 

Package 3: 1 Cow Tag in WMU-31 at the Ivanhoe River Inn 

1-4 Hunters/1 Log Cottage $4600.00 

1-8 Hunters/2 Log Cottages OR 1 VIP Suite/ Large Cottage $5200.00 

9-14 Hunters/1 Log Cottage AND 1 VIP Suite/ Large Cottage $6000.00 

Package 4: 1 Bull Tag in WMU-31 & Campsite Accomodations 

1-12 Hunters/Campsite Supplied $8000.00 

Package 5: 1 Cow Tag in WMU-31 & Campsite Accomodations 

1-12 Hunters/Campsite Supplied $4600.00 

 

 

General information regarding the Moose Hunt

Accommodations:  For Campsite Accommodations,Hunters bring all of their necessary camping supplies / tents / trailers etc. The campsite is yours during the entire valid moose hunting season for your hunt (Archery or Rifle), and you can hunt the entire duration of this season if you choose do to so.  Housekeeping cottages at the drive in lodge include all bedding/towels/kitchen supplies/dishes/pots/pans and a propane BBQ outside.  Expanded descriptions of the cottages can be found at page 8 of the brochure.

Hunt Duration:  All packages offered at the drive in lodge are based on a 7 Day hunt, starting on a Saturday.  Any additional nights prior to (or after) the 7 Day hunt are $49 per hunter per night (as available).

River Hunts:  If you’re interested in traditional “water hunting” and more fishing, we do also have 3 boat-in cottages up the Ivanhoe River in WMU 31, located approximately 8, 14, and 22 miles by water from our drive in lodge.  Guests would need to bring or rent boats to hunt from these locations. These river camps are priced out as 1 large cottage.

Registered Guests:  All guests & hunters staying at the campsite / cottage must legally be “registered” in our log-books and actually sleeping at the site to hunt the adult moose tag(s) supplied in our packages.

ARCHERY SEASON

WMU-23/30/31…………………………September 25^th – October 15^th

RIFLE SEASONS

WMU-23/30/31…………………………October 16^th – November 15^th

WMU-26……………………………………September 25^th – November 1^st

Dates above are estimated at the time of brochure printing and will be officially released in April 2022 by the Ontario government.

 

Deposit and Payment Schedule:  Moose hunting deposit is $2000 per adult moose tag supplied in the package.

General Information page 15   

 (ITEM 17 “FOR ALL GUESTS”)

If the government enacts COVID-19 related regulations pertaining to a “stay at home order” or other travel restrictions physically preventing all members in your group from making the trip happen during the calendar year season, 100% of your deposit will be available for 2023..

 (ITEM 18 “FOR ALL GUESTS”)

Group Sizes:  Group sizes listed within our packages are based on “comfortable” accommodation levels for the various cottages and are not set by any government agency. If government regulations are established regarding maximum group sizes in cottages relating to COVID-19, these will apply.  Groups would then have the option of renting additional cottages (if available) or bringing additional tents/trailers/RVs.

Bear Hunting Package Information and Rates Download our Brochure Housekeeping Semi-Guided
Season Dates	SPRING BEAR HUNT DATES: June 3 – 10, 2023 FALL BEAR HUNT DATES: August 26 – September 2 / September 2 – 9, 2023 THIS IS A 7 NIGHT / 6 DAY HUNT. ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE ON SATURDAY. HUNT STARTS SUNDAY.
Rate	$2195 CAD per hunter
Price Includes	Private accommodations for each group/2 active bait sites per hunter with tree stands & trail cams setup/bear bait for the duration of the hunt/skinning/quartering/freezing your bear. In this package, guests will arrive on Saturday afternoon and will be shown bait sites and start hunting Sunday early in the afternoon. After this point, guests will be responsible for re-baiting and checking the trail camera’s, transportation and fuel in their own vehicles to and from the bait sites for hunting, as well as field tracking, gutting, and getting their bear back to the drive in lodge at Ivanhoe Lake. A GPS is essential (preferably with the Ontario topo maps pre-installed) because the most active bear baits may be located between 15 – 40 miles from our drive in lodge, with frequent Y’s on unmarked logging roads. Additional assistance for tracking and/ or animal retrieval from the woods to the lodge is available on an “as needed” basis at a rate of $50/guide/ hour. Satellite phone’s are limited but available at $125/week and come with 30 minutes of airtime. No Trophy fees apply on any of our hunts.  There are however mandatory export permits for bears and moose which cost about $30 payable to the Ontario government.  We sell all licenses for our hunters including bear/fishing licenses and export permits.  Make sure that you bring a previous hunting license so that we can issue your bear tag.
Hunter Needs	Food, fishing and hunting licenses (we sell), weapon, first aid kit, flashlight, all fishing tackle and hunting supplies. Hunters must pay all Canadian fees for licenses, importing firearms, and exporting game.

To add a boat and motor and with 1 tank of fuel to the package add $500 per boat. 14 Foot Lund Aluminum Boat – 15 HorsePower Yamaha Engine

Additional Information and Rates for Bear Hunters

• All prices are subject to applicable Canadian taxes
• Hunter orange vests and hats are required

Cancellation Policy:

There is no refund after Jan. 1, 2022 unless it is related to covid restrictions. You can however modify your hunting trip dates (subject to cottage availability) within the same calendar year and use your entire deposit.

Deposit: $500 per hunter

For additional information about bear hunt packages please download our brochure.

 GENERAL BEAR HUNTING INFORMATION

– Hunters can rent boats daily for $140/day with 1 tank of fuel or weekly for $500 with 1 tank of fuel. If a group of hunters want to rent 1 or more Boats/Motors, we will supply instructions and licences to operate the Boat/Motor to each hunter that wants to operate the equipment. We will also go over maps of the lake, to show you obstructions and hot fishing locations.

– With 2 weeks notice, Air Ivanhoe can organize ground blinds rather than tree stands (depending on the location) for hunters who are unable or prefer not to hunt from a tree stand. All tree stands setup by Air Ivanhoe are metal, double wide (2 man capacity rated at 400 lbs. or more), ladder style tree stands with a safety rail giving hunters very comfortable and extremely safe hunting platforms. 

– Air Ivanhoe can accommodate archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, and rifle hunters but like any other big game hunt where there is no distinct archery / rifle season, all hunters are highly recommended to bring a large rifle with multiple shots for their best opportunity to successfully hunt and then locate their trophy.

– While the spring and fall seasons do extend beyond the dates that we have listed, we believe that the dates selected are the absolute best time frames to successfully bait and harvest black bears in our area. 

– Our bear hunting packages are all based on 2 or more adults / group, not necessarily 2 or more hunters. You can combine hunters/fisherman and other friends/ family members in your same private cottage. Fishermen and general accommodations rates are located at page 9 of the brochure. Larger groups will be accommodated in larger cottages.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL HUNTERS

– Hunter orange vests and hats are generally required when hunting.

– To purchase a hunting licence, hunters must provide proof of hunter competency by way of a previous big game hunting licence. We sell hunting & fishing licences and export permits.

– Non Resident Hunters arriving in Canada with firearms will pay a $25 firearm import fee (for up to 3 firearms /hunter) and $35 wildlife export fee for a moose, bear, or wolf.

– Groups looking for grouse, rabbit, and waterfowl hunting will be required to purchase those licences, but otherwise will follow fishing /accommodations rates found on pages 7, 9, and 10.

Hunt Cancellation Policy: There is no refund after Jan. 1, 2022 unless it is related to covid restrictions. You can however modify your hunting trip dates (subject to cottage availability) within the same calendar year and use your entire deposit.

 

 

Guests can add a small game hunt onto basically any package with Air Ivanhoe.  Small game season (grouse and rabbits) starts September 15 and runs through our entire fall operating season (generally ending mid November).  There no additional costs or fees on our end.  You would however need to possess a valid small game hunting licence.  This licence can be purchased over the counter at Ivanhoe, or can be purchased online at  https://www2.on.wildlifelicense.com/start.php?lang=1

 

Please note that to purchase any hunting licence in Ontario, both residents and non-residents must first produce a copy of a previous hunting licence or proof of taking a hunter competency course.  After the initial hunting licence is purchased and credentials provided to the licence issuer, subsequent outdoors cards will be valid to purchase both fishing and hunting licences.

Current pricing for small games licences can be found at the following link              https://www.ontario.ca/page/hunting-licence-fees-ontario-residents

Guests can add a watefowl hunt onto basically any package with Air Ivanhoe.  Waterfowl season starts September 10 and runs through our entire fall operating season (generally we’re closing mid November).  There no additional costs or fees for Air Ivanhoe.  The hunter does need to possess a valid small game hunting licence as well as a duck stamp to enjoy this type of hunting.

The small game licence can be purchased online (https://www.ontario.ca/page/hunting-licence-fees-ontario-residents) or at our drive in lodge office.  Hunters must purchase a duck stamp at the post office.
They can also be purchased online at       https://www.permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/en/

One of our favorite fall adventures includes bears, wolves, grouse, waterfowl, and fishing.  The middle of September (Sept 15 starting) is a really interesting timeframe that appeals to many outdoorsmen looking for a huge variety of adventures that are possible during the same time.  We offer a 1 week bear hunting / wolf hunting combination trip where guests will either fish or hunt small game or waterfowl in the mornings (as well as after their big game hunts), and hunt wolf and bear in the afternoon.  We recommend one week at the minimum for all of our hunting trips (especially so for this big of a variety of animals and adventures).

We would recommend each hunter bringing a high power rifle, shotgun, and 22 to challenge himself when chasing grouse.  A few rods from lightweight perch and walleye to medium heavy for big pike would be ideal.  Temperatures are generally in the mid 70s (21 Celsius) during the days and 50’s in the evenings.  We have usually had one good frost by this time meaning that most of the mosquitos and black flies will be gone by this point.  It’s just a lovely time of the year with changing colours of leaves, mild temperatures, and more adventures than most outdoorsmen can dream of easily within your grasp with us at Air Ivanhoe.