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• 2: Hunting in Canada
  • 2.1: Big Game Hunting
    • 2.1.1: Northern Canada Big Game Hunting
    • 2.1.2: Eastern Canada Big Game Hunting
    • 2.1.3: Western Canada Big Game Hunting
    • 2.1.4: Central Canada Big Game Hunting
  • 2.2: Upland Bird Hunting
  • 2.3: Waterfowl Hunting
  • 2.4: Specialty Hunts
  • 2.5: Request Hunting Information
• 3: Fishing in Canada
  • 3.1: Fishing Lodges
    • 3.1.1: Northern Canada Fishing Lodges
    • 3.1.2: Eastern Canada Fishing Lodges
    • 3.1.3: Western Canada Fishing Lodges
  • 3.2: Fly Fishing
    • 3.2.1: Northern Canada Fly Fishing
    • 3.2.2: Central Canada Fly Fishing
    • 3.2.3: Western Canada Fly Fishing
    • 3.2.4: Eastern Canada Fly Fishing
  • 3.3: Salt Water Fishing
  • 3.4: Fly In Fishing
  • 3.5: Request Fishing Information
• 4: Tips for a Successful Trip
  • 4.1: Hunting with a Guide
  • 4.2: Hunting and Fishing License Information
  • 4.3: Planning a Trip for the Family
  • 4.4: Choosing An Outfitter
  • 4.5: Hunting Gear Considerations
• 5: Articles
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Planning a Hunting and Fishing Vacation for the Family

One of the sad realities in the busy world that we live in today is that there just isn’t enough time to indulge in all of the recreational activities that we enjoy. For the hunter or the angler, an ideal vacation might be spending a week out in the woods or on the lake, after that elusive price. For the angler or hunter with a family, though, this might mean taking some vacation time in order to pursue an activity not necessarily enjoyed by all. If you like to take vacations with your spouse or your whole family, but you enjoy different pursuits while enjoying the great outdoors, then it may take some planning in order to ensure that everyone has a good time away.

The most important part of this kind of vacation is going to be in the planning. Decide well ahead of time when you are going to be off hunting or fishing, and then discuss with your family what types of activity they might enjoy while you are off on this pursuit. Fishing areas often mean not only wide open places to cast a line, but also opportunities to canoe, water ski, or jet ski. Having an alternative craft around may be all your family needs to enjoy themselves while you are out.

Depending on where you are planning to go hunting or fishing, of course, there are numerous activities that non-sportspeople in your family can enjoy. Many of the prime hunting and fishing locations in southern Canada in particular are within easy reach of cities or towns, where a family can enjoy movies, art galleries, and all the comforts of home while you are outside of the city limits in pursuit of your prize. Even if your trip takes you well out of the way of civilization, many different guides and outfitters offer incredible hunting and fishing lodges, which often include game rooms as well as satellite television to entertain non hunters or anglers.

Just because your spouse or kids don’t enjoy (or are unable to) hunt or fish does not mean they have to spend a boring vacation waiting for your return. Many pristine locations offer plenty of opportunity to hike, swim, or camp for those who choose not to go out on the pursuit. Check to see if the area you are going to be in has good hiking or mountain biking trails; often, all a couple of kids need are their bikes and a few trails and they can be happy exploring for even longer than you are gone!

And of course there are always the old stand-bys of reading or playing games back at the home base. Family vacations should include everyone, and there should be opportunities for each member of the family to pursue something that interests them while you are out hunting or fishing. Planning your trip from where you are going right down to the various items you will bring will mean that everyone has a great time, whether they enjoy hunting or fishing or not.