Hunting, Fishing & Camping

Prairie Outdoors: Halfway Through Fall

Fall Fishing Season in High Gear

The water is cooling off and the days are getting far shorter. The roar of fishing boats has already subsided on many lakes as many cabin owners have put their boats on their trailers and pulled their docks out of the water. The September Labour Day Long Weekend is usually the unofficial end to summer across the Prairie Provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. For the dedicated anglers, this means less fishing pressure, fewer boats, and fish that are turning from their summer laziness to early fall feeding.

If you are a fly-fisher, then you already know about the thrill of catching a wild fish in flowing water and having the fish peel out line as it runs with the current. Get prepared with a warm baselayer under your insulated waders and take to the rivers for some fall fishing action. Fish are often feeding subsurface this time of year with few insect hatches so get prepared to be be using weighted flies to go down and get the trout or pull out the streamers to attract the vicious strike of river feeding pike.

The Beginning of Fall Hunting Seasons

The first day of September arrives and the sound of shotguns can be heard as the day begins. The hunting season is finally here and waterfowl are being hunted across the prairies. Big game hunters will need to begin their preparations, getting gear ready and sighting in the rifles for when the rut will be on as the days grow shorter and cooler.

Many Bow Hunters are already in their stands, knowing that the early season is both the best time to find that velvet antlered deer and to catch the elusive bucks before they become more wary with the increasing human presence in their territory.

Waterfowl Hunting Everywhere

It’s goose and duck season. All across the prairies the migration is on. Geese and ducks are gathering up before their push to the south. With harvest well into the second half, there is plenty of feed and all the water is open. Birds are filling the skies for the early morning feed then back to the day water before heading back out for the evening feed. Field hunts are extremely popular for seeking your limit of waterfowl, or perhaps you prefer to hide next to a favorite water hole anticipating the in-bound ducks. Maybe this is the year you try your luck with hunting sandhill cranes, the tastiest of all waterfowl. Grab your shotgun and more ammo than you think you need and go knock down some dinner.

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If you are looking for the regulations and dates for fishing in Saskatchewan, check the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide.

We help connect hunters and anglers with the great outdoors in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to enjoy the world class hunting, fishing and campgrounds. If you are looking for a hunting adventure, we help you find the hunting outfitter, guided hunting trip, fishing lodge, or campground that matches your outdoor quest. Check out our Outfitters, Guides and Lodges pages.