| Welcome to Alberta's Fall Flight! Located in Southern Alberta, Alberta's Fall Flight boasts some of the most spectacular waterfowl hunting in the world. Our hunt takes place in the Prairie Pothole region, which contains excellent habitat and hatches of 19 waterfowl species. The incredible views, variety and abundance of birds will give you the waterfowl hunting experience of a lifetime. Our experience, local knowledge, hard work and the very best equipment are the cornerstones of our operations. After you have been on one of our World Class hunts, you will understand why over 90% of our clients are repeat customers. Your Host & Guide Alberta's Fall Flight is owned and operated by John Aiello. John has been hunting for ducks and geese over the past 20 years. With degrees in Physical Geography and a post degree program as a Fish and Wildlife technician, he has a comprehensive understanding of waterfowl behaviour. John has worked with Ducks Unlimited, where he observed waterfowl habitat and mating behaviour. His knowledge of waterfowl hunting is vast and he knows where to find birds! John has a hands-on operation that specializes in providing hassle-free hunting for Canada Geese, Mallards and Pintail ducks. He constantly strive to perfect every aspect of the hunt. He uses the finest decoys available, and is the best there is at crushing geese and ducks! "Nobody shoots them like Johnny! " The Season The season starts in early September with the migration starting by late-September and lasting until the early December. The Experience This unique 3-day experience includes 5-6 fully guided hunts, with lodging, meals and pick-up from the Calgary International Airport. With several direct flights daily from San Francisco, LA, Houston, Denver, Chicago and many other major centers, Calgary is a convenient location to fly into. Upon arrival in Calgary, a member of our staff will take you to your hunting destination. The Daily Schedule Each morning, hunters arise before dawn and start the day with a continental breakfast and coffee. Your guide will then take you to your pre-scouted field. There, decoys will be readied just before the arrival of the first flight of waterfowl. At Alberta's Fall Flight, your hunting experience will be fully guided. After the morning shoot you and your guide will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoons are open for relaxing and preparing for the evening duck shoot. Your evening shoot usually begins 1 to 1 ˝ hours before sunset, as the majority of evening flights occur when the birds leave their afternoon roost and return to the field to feed. After the evening shoot we will go out for dinner and beverages and revel in our day's adventure. What to Bring While there is no way to guarantee the weather, early in the season (September), the days are generally warm with no frost at all. For the first part of October, the days will cool down with the occasional frost. From mid-October until the end of the season, early morning frosts become more frequent and in November, cold and snow are real possibilities. As we are located in the Foothills region, “Chinook Winds” (bringing warm weather) are common. The weather can be pleasant even later on in the season. Limits & Expectations With liberal bag limits of 16 ducks and 16 dark geese there will be plenty of great shoots! We use only the best equipment with Final Approach blinds, Real Geese Silhouettes, Bigfoot & Hardcore decoys. One can expect the opportunity to hunt: Canada Geese, Mallards, Pintails and American Widgeons (by order of abundance). Hunts early in the season would be the most likely time to shoot Greater White-fronted Geese. While later in the season, Snow Geese are usually more prevalent. Hunting Licenses After booking with Alberta's Fall Flight, you will be asked to provide your information so that we may obtain all of the following required licenses and permits prior to your arrival. Bird Exportation Hunters are required to take home their birds home with them. Canadian and United States regulations require that one fully feathered wing be attached to all migratory birds (geese and ducks) while transporting between the two countries. U.S. Customs may ask to see your Canadian Hunting License. Coolers are required for the transportation of birds. Commercial airlines will not allow Styrofoam ice chests. Limits: Canada Geese - 8/Day, Snow Geese - 10/day, Ducks - 8/day, Possession: Canada Geese - 16, Snow Geese - 20, Ducks - 16. Departure: On your last shooting day, all extra hunting charges such as shells, bird processing and licensing fees are to be paid to your guide. To book the ultimate Waterfowl Hunting Adventure or for further information... Contact: |
