Hidden in a vast expanse of boreal forest, deep in the north country of Saskatchewan, Cochrane River Outfitters occupies a setting every hunter has been searching for. The flight to get you here will take you over some of the most remote land in Canada. Unfolding below you will be the background for what you are about to enter, a land of lakes, rivers and streams, forested by a mix of trees and wild vegetation.

It is the black bear and moose occupying this diverse habitat that have drawn you here in your challenging search. Both the black bear and moose numbers in this area are very high with good age structure abundant in mature trophy quality animals. For bear you can also come to expect color phase opportunities. Virtually unhunted this is a land of black bear and moose that will tempt you like no other. It holds the promise of trophy animals that have been scouted by professional guides in advance of your arrival.

Come to expect the hunt of your dreams, perhaps even the hunt of your lifetime. These are true wilderness hunts for both bear and moose, animals that have never seen a human before. Our guides are experienced professionals who have scouted the area extensively for the past three years to ensure a premium quality hunt. Expect a true wilderness experience hunting inside an area of over 22,500 square miles with access available only by our own turbo otter aircraft.

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Whitetail Deer Hunts Experience some of the FINEST Whitetail Deer Hunting that Saskatchewan has to offer! Our area has produced MONSTER Whitetails over the years - the genetics are there! Combine this with the fact that there isn't any hunting pressure on these animals! Our area is HUGE - we offer excellent opportunities for trophy game! Our guides will do everything possible to make your trip a memorable, enjoyable experience. They are mature family oriented men with strong morals and values who I am proud to call friends.

Black Bear Hunts If you are looking for HUGE color phase Black Bear - look no further than Woodland Outfitting! Our large area has little to no hunting pressure and our bears get old and BIG! We keep our baits full and we run a TON of baits to ensure the greatest opportunities for our clients!

Waterfowl Hunts Honkers - and lots of 'em! We have more Canada's than one can count fly over our area every day! We know the best places to put you face to face with flock after flock! It's tough to beat the excitement of turning a flock and having them try to land just feet away from your blind!

WOODLAND OUTFITTING COMPANY is a family effort which includes my wife and mother looking after the lodge and making sure that everyone gains weight! My dad helps guide and has been an outfitter for over 20 years and a sportsman all his life. He has taken more game than I can count including a 217/8", 8 foot Black Bear from the front step of the family farm - not more than 10miles from our camp! He also raised a black bear cub which created many stories that are fun to share. Our guides are like family - they are avid hunters and genuinely good people.

In the heart of the Canadian Plains, Hartland Ranch (just 45 minutes from Regina, Saskatchewan) is nestled in the beautiful Missouri Coteau. Hartland is situated at the second highest elevation in Saskatchewan that provides a spectacular 50-mile view.

The terrain is heavily wooded with deep valleys, babbling brooks and highlighted with some rolling prairie hills. This diverse landscape offers hunters numerous options for their daily hunt. Blinds are strategically located next to travel corridors to maximize hunter success.

Generally, Hartland’s hunting season begins September 1st and ends on December 31st. Special arrangements can be made to hunt at other times; for example in August for hunters who wish to take a trophy in velvet.

At Hartland we employ a variety of strategies to maximize your success in taking the trophy of your choice. These strategies include the use of ground blinds, tree stands as well as spot and stalk. Although many of our clients use rifles to hunt ; Hartland’s terrain is a bow hunters’ haven.

We strive to provide the best trophy animals possible for an memorable hunt. Magnificent Whitetails that can weigh over 350 lbs and score over 240 inches. Mule Deer that can weigh over 350 lbs and score over 200 inches. Rocky Mountain Elk that can weigh over 1200 lbs and score over 500 inches. Your choice of rifle, muzzleloader, or archery are options for all hunts.

From the deck of the lodge you can hear the spine tingling sound of bugling bulls and the rattling antlers of fighting bucks. On clear nights you may be treated to the unforgettable beauty of the dance of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).