Canadian Duck Hunting in Saskatchewan

Beaver Ponds: The Unlikely Hunting Hole for Canadian Duck Hunting

Canadian duck hunting on the prairies is like being in a weird, wonderful time warp that transports you back to the days of an earlier era. Birds are naïve, and Canadian ducks are no different. In fact, many are young of the year and haven't seen much hunting pressure, if any at all. Canada has always been known as a friendly country and land access is often readily granted by farmers who are anxious to part with the ducks that infest their fields and ponds. Water fowling opportunities are everywhere. From open water shooting to hunting ducks on the river there are many opportunities to go Canadian duck hunting. This is a time to sit and reflect on the many opportunities we are given in life to get away from it all and just enjoy nature. Most beaver ponds are a one man hunt and of course a dog if you have one. Few things compare to the silence of the wait and then only your gun going off and knowing it was you who made the perfect shot.

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Have you ever gone duck hunting on a beaver pond, it doesn’t get much more Canadian than that! However, the most difficult part is finding a beaver pond. Many of these ponds can be well hidden in the backs of farmland or pastures that can’t be easily accessed from a main road or highways. Often you can find some great local guides or outfitting groups to take you out. One company I have really enjoyed hunting with has been Tiger Hills Outfitting, which is located in the heart of Saskatchewan. The guides now how to hunt a beaver pond, and in a just a few minutes will have thrown up a couple of decoys and found a place to hide. All you have to do next is wait for the birds to show up. If you decide to do some Canadian duck hunting on your own, try to pick an abandoned beaver pond as they are surrounded by standing vegetation that also has aquatic vegetation.

Going Canadian duck hunting on a beaver pond can have its share of challenges. Know your range and be honest about your shooting ability, but don't hesitate to shoot birds that come within those parameters. Most beaver ponds are only 30 to 40 yards wide and 50 to 100 yards long, that means virtually every duck will be in shotgun range. Migratory birds use beaver ponds and other small sloughs or potholes as their day roosts.

When going Canadian Duck hunting on beaver ponds you are going to have your choice of trophy birds. It is common to see big Northern Mallards, Pintails, Gadwall, Wigeons, Green Winged Teal, Blue Winged Teal, Shovelers, Rudy Ducks, Red Heads, Canvasbacks, Blue Bills & Ringnecks. Canadian duck hunting in Saskatchewan is world class as approximately 70% of the continent’s waterfowl migrate through this province, this means more birds go through this province than anywhere else in the country and Saskatchewan is home to north Americas largest duck population.

Going Canadian Duck Hunting in conjunction with hunting Canadian geese is a great way to round out a hunt once your early morning goose hunt is over or if you have hit you bag limit. You will find some of the best Canadian Duck Hunting in Saskatchewan, ducks are frequently found in potholes or small bodies of water and out feeding in pea fields. If you are looking for a new challenge, I recommend checking out Tiger Hills Outfitting and experience some nostalgic hunting from a real Canadian view.

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