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Kenora, Ontario CANADA, located on the north shore of famous Lake of the Woods is home to some of the largest free ranging, CWD free whitetail deer in North America. 

Situated just 3 hours north of International Falls Minnesota and only 2 hours east of Winnipeg Manitoba, Kenora’s heavy timber conceals spectacular bucks that weigh in excess of 300 lbs. with many beautiful tall tined eight pointers weighing between 230 & 270 lbs.

A well disciplined bow hunter could have the opportunity to arrow a 10, 12, 14 point or better buck, ranging in score from 140 –190 P&Y, while most average bow hunters should get a shot at a heavy beamed 8 or 10 point scoring in the 120 – 130 P&Y range.
 

The hunting season for non-residents of Canada begins in early October and ends in the middle of November, spanning a period of six-weeks. The rut in our area generally begins during the last few days of October, leaving only three weeks for our guests to hunt during the rut. We have no interest in placing our guests on stand outside the rut, therefor we only cater to clients during the three weeks associated with the rut, rather than the full six week non-resident hunting season. Consider that we only accept three bow hunters per week, with ProBow you’re purchasing a quality bow hunt during the rutting phase, while staying and dining at the finest accomodations Kenora has to offer. We’re looking for quality not quantity when we talk bow hunting.

The area we hunt is un-patent land which is hundreds of square miles in size with many swamps, creeks, lakes and pine forests, all of which provide an abundance of natural funnels, ridges and secluded openings for whitetail bucks to emerge. It’s not uncommon to see fox, martin, great gray owls, bald eagles and with any luck, timber wolves. Access to this spectacular deer country is protected by 350 acres of private property which preserves the area and its bucks for our guests. We also use the private property as a base camp for our ProBow hunting adventures. With privacy like this, it all but eliminates the odds of our bow hunters encountering others while afield.

Most of our hunting is done from a selection of over 25 secluded climbing tree stand locations, each strategically situated over large rubs and active scrapes, multiple trail intersections, beaten down staging areas, busy funnels and well travelled meadow edges. The stand height from the forest floor is in the 20 - 25 ft. range, with shooting lanes trimmed in three or four directions. Most shots from our stands will be under 25 yards, so a good ear, sharp eye and solid draw is important. Rattling and grunting produce excellent results, especially from the vantagepoint of a tree stand. There are many variables that can affect how many deer a hunter will see. We’ll put you in prime deer country, your success will be dependent on your skills as a bow hunter.

The weather in Kenora during the month of November can be nasty at times, with temperatures ranging from 35°F down to 10°F. Staying on stand for 4 to 5 hours requires quiet, wool hunting clothes, supported with warm felt pack rubber boots, a thick fleece pull-over hood/mask and wool shooting mitts/gloves.  

YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE

Arrive Sunday and get settled in to your accomodations at the
Best Western Lakeside Inn

Hunt Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Each morning you'll be picked up at the hotel at 4:30 AM, with steaming hot coffee and fresh pastries waiting for you from Canada’s favorite coffee shop, Tim Horton's Donuts. A great way to wake up and collect your thoughts during our 30 minute ride to base camp each morning. On that note, base camp consists of a 14’ X 16’ Prospector Tent, complete with cook stove, camp cook and cots. From there we’ll get you started into your tree stand for your morning hunt.

Between 10:30 and 11:00 AM, return back to base camp where you’ll be served a piping hot breakfast each day of the week. A rotation of steak and eggs, hash browns, omelets, toast, pancakes, sausage, ham, Canadian back bacon, fresh coffee and juices will keep your furnace fueled for those crisp fall days.

After breakfast, you can either put your feet up on one of the camp cots or sharpen your shooting skills on our camp archery range. We’ll be sure to have you back on stand between 1:00 and 2:00 PM for the afternoon hunt.

After dusk has settled in (5:30 PM), we'll make our way back to base camp with head lamps, utilizing our night reflector trail system. Once your headlamp is on, our trails light up like the interstate, directly back to the warmth of base camp.

After a few stories and a cold beverage or two at base camp it’s back to Kenora where a hot tub, sauna and shower will warm your cold bones and keep you scent free for the duration of your hunt. The full menu of the Waterside Dining Room will await your hardy appetite with entrees such as Prime Rib of Beef, Surf & Turf, New York Strip Steak and Chicken Kiev. Conclude dinner with a specialty coffee and dessert followed up with a good night sleep and then it's back to base camp for another spectacular day of bow hunting.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL BOW HUNTER

Once you’ve taken your trophy buck you’ve got a couple of options. You can take your caped buck home to your favorite taxidermist, or opt to utilize our trophy fee and have your buck mount handled by ProBow. Regardless of your mount decision, game processing and wrapping costs are already included with your ProBow hunting fee.

With our trophy fee, you’ll have your buck caped and mounted in either full shoulder - upright straight, left, right or sneak and semi sneak, which will be done by Hawkins Taxidermists, Canada’s leading taxidermists since 1909. All costs associated with crating and shipping your mount to anywhere in the continental U.S.A. is included with your trophy fee. Expect 7 to 8 months for delivery.

Pricing & Scheduling

• Contact PaulMoorey@ProBow.com for pricing or a customized quote to fit your schedule

What’s Included With Your Bow Hunting Package

• Pick up and drop off at either the Winnipeg MB International Airport or the International Falls MN Airport
• Ontario Antlered Deer Licence – You MUST bring with you either a current or expired hunting licence from any state or Canadian province
• All Government Taxes & Export Permit
• Accommodations (single occupancy) at the Best Western Lakeside Inn
• Evening Dining (full menu) at the Best Western Waterside Restaurant
• Transportation both to and from your hotel to base camp, including hot coffee and pastries for the morning ride
• Hot breakfast cooked for you at our base camp at around 11:00 AM daily
• Access to our network of trails and tree stand locations. Were expecting you’ll want the comfort of your own climbing tree stand, though we will provide one if required
• Your venison, cut, wrapped, frozen and packed in a ProBow cooler for the trip home
• The option to rebook your hunt the following season (based on availability) in the event of an emergency, only if full payment has been made – no refunds

What’s Not Included In Your Bow Hunting Package

• Adult beverages when dining
• Transportation from your home to Kenora/Winnipeg/International Falls
• Climbing tree stand, archery equipment, camo clothing, cover scents and attractants, no-scent body wash and deodorants
• Hotel incidentals such as snacks, in-room movies, etc.
• Hotel, camp cook and guide tips
• Licence to fish when tagged out
• Refunds for inclement weather or an unsuccessful hunt

Trophy Fee (optional) $1,000.00 U.S. Per Buck

• Delivery of your trophy to Hawkins Taxidermists, payment for your mount and shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S.A. 
• Please allow 7 to 8 months for delivery
  

Reservation & Payment Criteria

• $500.00 U.S., Non-refundable deposit (travelers check)
• Balance of fee due in full 45 days prior to your arrival date (travelers check)

Consider Flying to International Falls Minnesota - "click" the Northwest Airlines logo below and use International Falls MN as your destination point. Flights from most major U.S. and International Cities available. We'll personally pick you up and bring you back to the airport.

contact us to book your trophy whitetail hunt today
PaulMoorey@ProBow.com

ProBow.com Inc.
P.O. Box 261, Kenora, ON CANADA P9N 3X3
807.468.7540