Hunters

Hunting in Saskatchewan

The many acres of diverse habitats we've conserved across Saskatchewan offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Property Access

It is your responsibility to ensure you are adhering to individual property rules and regulations, with appropriate permissions and permits. We are pleased to be able to provide opportunities for the public to enjoy Ducks Unlimited Canada-owned properties. These are truly special places that the hard-earned dollars and support of our members, the local community, and other important funders have helped us secure and protect. Please respect them and other properties as you enjoy their beauty.

Important: You agree that you access Ducks Unlimited Canada property at your own risk. You also agree to waive any right of action against Ducks Unlimited Canada for any injury or loss you may suffer while on these sites.

Get your copy of the Saskatchewan Property List

Accessing Ducks Unlimited Canada Properties

Unless otherwise posted, all Ducks Unlimited Canada-owned lands in Saskatchewan are open to hunting. These properties are foot access only and do not require written permission from Ducks Unlimited Canada personnel. Hunters and trappers are reminded that these are multi-use lands and there may be other users on the property. Hunters harvesting big game animals on Ducks Unlimited Canada property must be prepared to remove their game without a motorized vehicle.

Ducks Unlimited Canada acknowledges, respects, and supports the Inherent Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Saskatchewan properties are open to Indigenous subsistence harvesters who are encouraged to use these lands to exercise these important rights. All those accessing Ducks Unlimited Canada lands need to be cognizant and respectful of fellow users. Please note that not all Ducks Unlimited Canada projects are the sole property of Ducks Unlimited Canada. Where a Ducks Unlimited Canada project is a partnership with a private landowner (such as in conservation agreements or easements), the user must seek permission from that landowner.

As part of ongoing habitat management, users should be aware of the potential for operations on the property such as haying or late-fall grazing. Also, there may be Ducks Unlimited Canada staff and contractors working on the property.

Revolving Land Conservation Program (RLCP)

Some Ducks Unlimited Canada properties are classified under the RLCP and may not be under Ducks Unlimited Canada ownership in the future. Through this program, Ducks Unlimited Canada purchases a property, restores its wetlands and grasslands, then resells the land with a conservation agreement (easement) on the title to protect the habitat.

While owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada, these properties are open to hunting under the restrictions mentioned in the above section. Access is not permitted on these properties if crop is still in the field. Users should be aware that RLCP lands will be sold once wetlands and grasslands are restored. Users can check the Property List to confirm a property’s ownership status. The onus is on the user to ensure they are accessing Ducks Unlimited Canada property.

Partnership Properties

There are lands that are protected in partnership with the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF) and are managed by Ducks Unlimited Canada with Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Crown jointly holding title. Ducks Unlimited Canada grants permission for hunting and trapping on these partnered lands under the same general restrictions and guidelines as Ducks Unlimited Canada solely owned lands. Please refer to the Saskatchewan Ducks Unlimited Canada Property List for a full list of these properties.

Blinds and Structures

Permanent blinds or structures are prohibited on Ducks Unlimited Canada-owned projects. Portable blinds or tree stands are permitted to be set up 14 days before hunting season and all parts (including poles, steps and ladders) must be taken down within 14 days of the end of the same season. All portable blinds and stands must be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the owner.

Bear barrels and baiting of any kind is not permitted on Ducks Unlimited Canada land.

Trapping

The following guidelines must be followed:

1. Access will be limited to foot only. No ATV, UTV, Truck/Vehicle access is granted.
2. Trapping of furbearing animals is allowed on Ducks Unlimited Canada lands. Trappers require a valid fur trapping license and must follow all the regulations outlined in the Saskatchewan Hunters’ and Trappers’ Guide. Written permission to trap needs to be obtained from the Ducks Unlimited Canada staff responsible for the specific parcel of Ducks Unlimited Canada land. A signed letter of permission will be given to the trapper as well as a copy kept on file in the office. The use of canine traps, snares, or land-based kill type trap sets that occur less than 1.5 meters above the ground, is prohibited from March 1st until December 31st of any given year.
3. Kill trap sets which are less than 1.5 meters from the ground and land-based canid sets and baited live hold raccoon traps, must be placed a minimum of 50 meters from any right of way or public trail system on the property.
4. No carcass baits are allowed on Ducks Unlimited Canada lands including road killed ungulates or livestock carcasses. Once the trapping is completed each year, all traps and markers must be immediately removed from the property by the trapper on the final day of the trapping season.

Any breach of the above guidelines will result in the loss of access to the property by the trapper.