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Northern Sask. outfitter encourages extreme caution this wildfire season
A large chunk of the province finds itself under a fire ban blanket, including Northern Saskatchewan Wilderness Hunts Inc. Owner Michael Heisler said his outfitting business hasn't been impacted yet, ...
May 11, 2025 For over 40 years, Northern Saskatchewan Wilderness hunts has given hunters a unique experience hunting game like black bears, waterfowl, and whitetail deer. Michael Heisler is the owner. (Northern Saskatchewan Wilderness Hunts Inc./Facebook)
WATCH: Hundreds of deer and elk cause daily damage to Plunkett farm
The damage large populations of deer and elk have done to Scott Martin's fields has left him in a situation that's hard to swallow. "We can't chase them. We can't hunt them," he said. "We can't do any...
Mar 13, 2025 The growing number of wild deer and elk bounding through his fields just south of Plunkett has Scott Martin pushing for more hunting licenses to be issued in the area, in order to protect his cattle operation and feedlot. (Submitted)
Three fined $17,240 after social posts prompt illegal hunting investigation
Three Saskatchewan residents were handed hunting licence suspensions and fined a total of $17,240 after an investigation into posts on social media. According to Saskatchewan's environment ministry, M...
Jan 08, 2025
Around 100 snow geese found shot and left to waste east of Tuxford
By Tracey Moody Conservation officers are looking for answers after around 100 Snow Geese were found shot and left to waste east of Tuxford. The geese were found on a slough next to Township Road #190...
Nov 01, 2024
New hunting program aims to help farmers suffering wildlife damage
A new hunting program piloted in Saskatchewan aims to help farmers experiencing wildlife damage. The Big Game Management Extended Hunt pilot will extend the hunting season from November 1-10 in areas ...
Sep 20, 2024
Before hunting this fall, check out the new mandatory game testing rules
After bovine tuberculosis was detected in a cattle herd last year, the Government of Saskatchewan is making game testing mandatory in certain areas. The mandatory testing applies to hunters who draw e...
Aug 20, 2024 The provincial government has chosen to extend late season elk hunting until the end the end of March, which has left some with ethical concerns. (David Watts Jr. / Dreamstime.com)
Elk population in good standing heading into Sask. hunting season
While you may start to see bears becoming more active while they prepare for their winter hibernation, you may also start seeing elk become more active around the province for a different reason. Elk ...
Aug 18, 2024 The provincial government has chosen to extend late season elk hunting until the end the end of March, which has left some with ethical concerns. (David Watts Jr. / Dreamstime.com)
Big Game Draw, hunting licences now available in Saskatchewan
Hunting season is almost upon us. The Saskatchewan Big Game Draw and regular hunting licences are available to purchase starting Thursday. Quota-limited licences for antlerless mule deer will be avail...
Aug 01, 2024
Saskatchewan's Big Game Draw opens May 1
It's almost hunting season. Saskatchewan's Big Game Draw opens May 1, and applications will be accepted until the end of that month. Environment Minister Christine Tell said the draw is always an exci...
Apr 24, 2024
Manitoba hunters fined, suspended for violating Sask. Wildlife Act
Two Manitoba men have been fined a total of nearly $14,000 and handed two-year hunting suspensions for violations of Saskatchewan's Wildlife Act. In a media release Thursday, Saskatchewan's Ministry o...
Jan 25, 2024 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
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