Gildas Paradis
Top 5 Questions About Hunting Black Bears in Manitoba
February 03, 2023 by Gildas Paradis
There are several differences between hunting black bears in spring and fall in Manitoba.
Read MoreTracking a wounded Bear by Gildas Paradis
March 06, 2019 by Gildas Paradis
The bear had plugged itself up 3 times along the trail, which usually means we will never see that bear. Bonus video!
Read MoreTravel Manitoba 2min commercial
March 06, 2019 by Gildas Paradis
Watch this excellent video of our bear hunting trips!
Read MoreLast year at this time on ice
December 16, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Last year at this time we were filming these die hard walleye hunters to promote our fantastic ice fishing packages.
Read MoreBug buck awards night
December 12, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Dauphin fish and wildlife awards night 2018
Read MoreIce fishing walleyes has begun
December 12, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Ice shacks are ready and lodge is warm. Let the winter fishing begin!
Read MoreNot by the phone it's deer season!
November 16, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Sorry if i am not available to take your call, it's deer season
Read MoreManitoba waterfowl hunting 2018
October 19, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Great guys and great weather on a tough hunt!
Read More2018 Fall bear baits
August 29, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
This is how we like to find our bait barrels!
Read More3 month old pup leaping off bed
August 07, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
3 month old Remington learning to jump off bed!
Read MoreInternationals investigation seizure of bear hides $37000 fines !
July 20, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Terrible when it is one of our's but these people give us all a bad name.-Internationals investigation seizure of bear hides $37000 fines !
Read MoreLegendary Larry Weishuhn
July 19, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Legendary Larry Weishuhn hunted bear with us this spring! And our daughter also shot her first bear while Larry was hunting with us, only days apart! What awesome memories were made that week!!!
Read MoreBear hunting tip #4
July 17, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Bears like to think they're stealing it!
Read MoreBear hunting 2019
June 14, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Book your 2019 spors before all sold out!
Read MoreLegend Series filming TV show
June 14, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Legend series bear hunting TV show and Bear Magnet TV
Read More1 bear tag/hunt left for 2018
March 04, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Let's make some bear hunting plans! Still hunts available for 2019!
Read MoreBest day fishing!
February 03, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Had one of our best day of ice fishing this year!
Read MoreFishing on the brain
January 19, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Stay tuned for more news on the exciting winter fishing excursions we have, as it is only getting started!
Read MoreFlaw in the new ion X auger
January 19, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
The new ion auger, is not as good as predicted
Read MoreProblem Bears on the rise
January 15, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Attention bear hunters!!Big game damage claims are doubling each year with a payout from the province to producers of over $4 million 2017 alone!! This is a great opportunity for us hunters and believe ...more
Read MoreTarget walleye trip with Riverside Lodge
January 06, 2018 by Gildas Paradis
Great day walleye fishing with Target walleye pro staffer Brett McComas, Garther Cheung(big china) and Eric Labapua Travel Manitoba huntfish
Read MoreAdding 2017 pics and 3 yrs of testimonials,
December 02, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
Been awhile since added new pics and reviews
Read MoreIce fishing brochure 2017-18
December 01, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
Winter Ice Fishing trips, fun for all!
Read MoreBig manitoba monster buck 2017 1st day
November 13, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
How's that for first day!!!!! 2 hrs into hunt
Read MoreIce fishing trips 2018
November 08, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
Catch walleye and big pike plus more! Stay in our lodge and/or cabins and fish in warm heated ice shacks on the lake. We can provide shuttle to/fr the shacks.
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The fish are always biting, this is Lake Dauphin!
Read MoreWhitetail deer rubs and tree stands
November 03, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
Bucks rubs gotta love em!
Read MoreSnow days of waterfowl 2017
October 30, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
The weather went from balmy warm fall progression to get your long underwear on winter is here!
Read MoreGrowth in our Bear allocation
August 25, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
we expanded our bear hunting allocation
Read MoreHunting Photos
August 24, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
Have details such as skull size, antler size, photos of your birds .
Read MoreFinicky winter walleyes
February 24, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
help our guests catch fish through the ice in winter.
Read MoreBig Game Hunting Tips
January 21, 2017 by Gildas Paradis
The best cover scent I have learned to use is free and is found in nature.
Read MoreWaterfowl hunting Top 5 questions. #1
December 29, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
•Find an outfitter that offers many types of waterfowl hunting opportunities as mentioned
Read More2016 deer hunting season
November 25, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
rutting bucks chasing the hot does out of their beds
Read MoreBird season wrap up
October 19, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
too much rainfall in a very short time right in the middle of our busiest weeks. Nature added another 6 inches of water to already soaking wet fields making field access almost impossible. On fields that we could hunt sleighs full of decoys and blinds had to be walked in load after load. Finding a dry spot to laydown in was not possible, so everyone endured a very wet hunt from all sides.
Read MoreAttention waterfowl hunters
August 29, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
Migratory Game Bird Permits available online here https://www.permis-permits.ec.gc.ca/en/
Read MoreFather & Son duo
June 05, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
very happy hunters (father & son) tagged out on the same day with a bonus color phase.
Read Moreanother blonde bear!
June 05, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
here is the 2nd blonde bear in the same week!!!
Read MoreManitoba bear hunting treestand
April 04, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
The stand needs fresh hide, but notice the big strong ladder, shooting rail and 3ft/4ft platform. Only the best for our guests.
Read MoreNo bears moving yet
April 04, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
No bears at the baits yet. Still very early in the year but there have been reports of bears out and about.
Read MoreManitoba big buck story
February 11, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
Excellent story! And what a buck!
Read MoreBig color phase bear
February 07, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
Come and hunt with us and see why all the experienced bear hunters are so pleased with our results.
Read MoreBig Pilaeted Woodpecker
January 23, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
Got really close to this big woodpecker today!
Read MoreGoose hunting 2015
January 17, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
Dreaming of fall on this cold day in January.
Read MoreManitoba big bear
January 09, 2016 by Gildas Paradis
here is a prime example of the quality of boars you could harvest!
Read MoreHappy New Year 2016
December 31, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
2015 was great! 2016 is going to be greater!
Read MoreLake Winnipeg Zebra Mussels
December 19, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
Those props were only in the water for a few days.
Read MoreBooking up fast for 2016 hunting trips
November 27, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
2016 Whitetail deer, Black bear and Waterfowl, let me tell you all about it. Let's discuss how we can host your dream hunt. 1-866-214-8402
Read MoreValley river very dangerous right now!
June 28, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
All boaters beware! Valley river is full of deadheads and logs, etc.
Read MoreDuck and Goose hunts
June 24, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
still have a few 3 day waterfowl (duck and/or goose) for this fall
Read MoreExcellent, Fantastic, Superb down right Great 2015 Spring Bear Hunt!!
June 17, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
That is confidence from experience learned wisdom, and it will only get better from here on.
Read MoreBig cinnamon run over by truck
April 19, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
weighed it in at 595 lbs!!!!
Read MoreJanuary 2015 2 hr ice fishing
January 14, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
The walleye's are biting! We went out to get some evidence (video and pictures)
Read MorePushing 2 million views
January 11, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
Please help us reach 2 MILLION VIEWS!!
Read MoreNew Travel Manitoba hunting commercials!
January 09, 2015 by Gildas Paradis
Travel Manitoba Waterfowl hunting commercial
Read MoreIce fishing shacks ready to hit the ice!
December 29, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
they are off to the ice for the season. Fish have been biting again looking like a replay
Read MoreNew hunting rifle stock
December 18, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
i couldn't wait to see it on my new Savage
Read MoreProgress at Riverside
November 30, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
always, when our fall hunts start we focus on that obligation, and building projects took second place. We had plans of putting up the log siding on the lodge.
Read MoreVideo of our remote fall bear camp
July 28, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
better place nor a more beutiful place than this to hunt black bears
Read MoreHunt big black bears this fall
July 05, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
You won't find another hunt like it in Manitoba, especially the bears!
Read MoreFloods suck and Skunks stink
April 24, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
Floods suck and skunks stink!!!!
Read MoreNice Color phase bear!
April 23, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
Look at the expression Carl put on that bear, perfect. Look at the color Nature put that on that bear, perfect.
Read MoreRequest for information
April 23, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
don't forget to check your junk/spam folder because
Read More7 man limit of redhead ducks
April 23, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
How about a 7 man limit , mighty fine tablefare right there, our new location on Dauphin Lake/ Valley River.
Read MoreOutdoor Canada fishing Hot Spots
April 01, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
Lake Dauphin is listed on this list latest issue of Outdoor Canada, as one of the 87 best Drive To Hot Spots in Canada for Walleye and Perch fishing!!!!! And people say i am crazy moving my big lodge here. Haha
Read MoreSpring Bear hunts
March 31, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
big boar scat with 3 inch long black hairs in it. He ate them whole, nothing left. So we try to kill the big boars at the bait sites
Read MoreOur outfitting/Lodge business
March 23, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
If we make a deal, it is a done deal with both of us happy when it is over, a man is only as good as his word.
Read MoreGreat U.S./ Canadian dollar exchange rate!
March 17, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
Have you looked at the exchange rate recently?
Read MoreWarm weather on the forecast!
March 03, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
balmy warm weather on the way!
Read MoreSoon will have basement floor!
February 27, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
Final stages of preparation to pour cement floor in new lodge
Read MoreToll free scamers
February 25, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
Our toll free number is being attacked by scammers,
Read MoreGetting closer
February 23, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
taking a building apart for moving it is a whole lot easier
Read MoreSick of winter, if that`s what we calls this
February 20, 2014 by Gildas Paradis
feelings about this winter into words, in summary `It Blows!`literally.
Read MoreHappy New Year
December 30, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
Looking forward to more exciting hunting seasons for 2014!
Read MoreMore BIG changes
November 02, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
I will post the story and pictures as it happens
Read More2013 Duck Hunting
October 16, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
out our top floor windows overlooking the big marsh and flocks of birds cutting the wind
Read MoreFall bear hunt sept 15 2013
September 19, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
Had a great week of bear hunting at our newest location
Read MoreBear problem
September 13, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
Anyone ever delt with a pack of bears before?
Read MoreDuck hunting deals
September 01, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
some Waterfowl spots for the week of Oct 20th
Read MoreTrip to Pelican Lake
August 27, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
trip up to our newest hunting location,
Read MoreWhat we do for fun
August 22, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
up north fishing for monster lake trout.
Read MoreCancelation Bear hunt
August 13, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
1 hunter cancelled leaving a great deal on a remote bear hunt!
Read MoreWaterfowl hunts
August 13, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
several different waterfowl hunting options
Read MoreWe've Expanded Our Bear Hunting Area!
July 29, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
We have doubled our bear hunting business! Completed the second phase of the expansion recently. Ask about our 2013 fall bear hunt discounts.
Read MoreWeather warnings
July 06, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
lighting. and a severe weather watch and tornando watch
Read MoreFlood update
July 03, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
level is dropping, fast, which is great. It came up about 7 ft
Read Morefall Bear hunting
July 03, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
have decided to open another week of bear hunting this fall
Read Morewow another June flood?
June 24, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
rain rain go away and leave us dry out for a few days!
Read MoreAnother Succesful Manitoba Black Bear season is over.
June 16, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
unless it met his goal, even passing on a nice little blond!!!
Read MoreWhat can i say, it's big bear season
June 04, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
set the bar high for himself going forward
Read MoreThis is one of our best bear hunts ever
June 03, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
If you, or someone u know want some full throttle bear action, and a "never see again" price $2000.00
Read More1st 2 bears for spring 2013
May 28, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
by a husband and wife team of bow hunters
Read MoreTuff but good Manitoba Bear Hunting
May 28, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
learned and confirmed more about bears
Read More2013 spring bear hunt best deal around
April 25, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
I have space on our sprin hunt schedule, this price should remedy that. Discounted to $2000 for this spring only!!!!! We have never offered a price this low for our bear hunts so if you have time at the end of May or the first 2 weeks of June check out this hunt!
Read MoreAntler Shed retriever training
April 15, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
found a few sheds last week
Read Morespring bear bookings
February 26, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
Don't miss out on some great bear hunting this spring! taking bruins over 500lbs!
Read Morebear hunting Manitoba 2013
February 21, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
prep about 50 barrels of bait. can't hunt bears without beaver meat
Read MoreFall tent camp hunting
January 22, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
very comfortable tent camp and excellent bear hunting, you can hunt a Timber Wolf!
Read MoreSnow Storm
January 11, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
Nothing like a good winter storm to change your plans!
Read MoreSpring bear hunting 2013
January 05, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
some of the BEST bear hunting in North America
Read MoreSpring bear hunting Starting in May
January 05, 2013 by Gildas Paradis
some of the BEST bear hunting in North America
Read MoreFish are biting on Lake Dauphin
December 17, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
caught this fat mamma on Sunday! Little too long
Read Moretook a look at some nice girls
December 13, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
Put a deposit down on a georgeous female
Read MoreThe idiots are winning, again.
December 06, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
effective imediately, all trapping is banned
Read More2012 Whitetail Deer hunting
November 26, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
dark coloration comes from the food and minerals
Read Morefield goose and duck to Redheads and Canvasbacks on water
October 30, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
birds are gone south, spare a few ducks and geese which don't mind some ice and snow.
Read MoreQuestion for people who do not hunt
September 25, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
are many reasons why and one could have
Read MoreAttention all hunters!!!
August 06, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
Reminder Hunter Safety required 2012
Read MoreDauphin Lake Boat Rentals
July 07, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
Boat Rentals on Lake Dauphin, Valley River
Read MoreAbout time
June 18, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
hunters start to stand up and be proud of what we do.
Read More2012 Spring Bear hunting Manitoba
May 29, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
new guide this spring, Eric, who has hunted bears, 40% color phase all together for this, hunted hard for a big smart boar he seen on Monday
Read MoreWaterfowl, racoons and bears
March 29, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
will likely see a few pairs nesting
Read MoreNo flood this spring
March 29, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
Fingers crossed, summer comes early, and just the right amount of rain and sun shine.
Read MoreShed hunting is in the air
February 04, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
It is so warm it feels alot like spring shed hunting
Read MoreSpring Bear Hunting
February 04, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
Only 3 tags left for 2012 and 12 for 2013
Read MoreCell phone reception
February 04, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
give us a call, i can talk on my phone now!
Read Morebuilding a dike
January 17, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
Flood protection dike underway!!!!! Should be good after this is complete.
Read MoreMaking more progress
January 04, 2012 by Gildas Paradis
Moved 1 cabin at our Valley Riverside Lodge, Contractors up at our Duck Bay lodge finishing Weather is unbelievable, exactly what
Read MoreFreelance bird hunters
December 14, 2011 by Gildas Paradis
freelance bird hunter, accomodations for your group, dogs, vehicles and equipment boat launch/docks, bird cleaning facility, freezers
Read Moreso far a good winter
December 13, 2011 by Gildas Paradis
Living in this part of the country can mean cold face and hands most winter days
Read MoreGuided deer hunts for 2011
November 29, 2011 by Gildas Paradis
and the weather was good and bad
Read MoreReady for the flood
April 03, 2011 by Gildas Paradis
4 days hauling and placing 2200 sandbags at our new location on Dauphin Lake
Read MoreBlack Bear hunt deals 2011
March 16, 2011 by Gildas Paradis
hunt some big colored bruins this
Read MoreGood one for the hunters!
January 17, 2011 by Gildas Paradis
Check out this link to a great report on what happens when deer numbers are high and what effects of bans on hunting have done to small birds etc. read it here, it's good.
Read MoreWFN Ultimate Fishing town
August 29, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
My home town Dauphin Manitoba is currently in first place to win
Read MoreUpdate on rebuild
August 18, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
had a few hiccups, but we are on track now with a new builder and nice weather. The large front wall of windows will be
Read MoreRebuild has begun!
July 12, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
the foundation ground work has begun! The building will be
Read MoreGood deer numbers
July 01, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Wow, we are seeing more deer this spring and summer than ever! I am very happy with the number of
Read MoreHappy Canada day
July 01, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
everyone, and it's not raining! Sun is out and plans for a
Read MoreGetting back on our feet.
June 28, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Rebuilding the lodge after the fire this spring. A fire that started in the lodge spread to cabin #1, home and
Read MoreNew Website!
June 01, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
It's been a while since we have been blogging since we have been anticipating our new website for the last few months and now it's finally here.
Read MoreClocked some Canvas backs this morning
April 16, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Clocked some Canvas backs this morning at 46 mph in my truck while they flew beside me on the lake.. man they are fast.
Read MoreYouTube channel
April 06, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Hello everyone i have a few videos on youtube if you want to have a look. Even better you can subscribe to the channel as i will be putting more videos up and you can be informed when that happens if you subscribe.
Read MoreSpring Duck Hunting Update
April 03, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Ducks are here! Seen 10 drake greenheads together today, and some divers off looking for some open water. It was nice to see some ducks finally as the Canada geese have flying low over head the past 2 weeks.
Read MoreFound some Deer horns!
March 30, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
I couldn't believe my eyes, we found both sides within 15 ft of each other! Just inside the bush on a well used trail. I had scouted the area prior to this weekend and knew there were some deer around.
Read MoreManitoba Fishing
March 17, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Many fisherman will recall when they spoke to me in the past years i was honest ad told them the fishing was poor, -well fishing has been improving a lot! In fact this past summer of 09 was every bit as good of fishing as anywhere.
Read MoreLooking for Deer sheds
February 22, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Spent Sunday looking for deer sheds and didn't find any. I don't think they all dropped yet because there have been a few bucks seen still sporting their head gear.
Read MoreNew videos to my Youtube account
February 12, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Just uploaded some new videos to our Youtube account. Check them out on You tube, search for huntriverside.com more going up daily, some good stuff!
Read MoreFirst Winter Storm
January 28, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Still digging out from the last storm we had, with drifts 7 ft high and hard as stone it turned into a quite a chore. The winds from the north west can sure blow in our property.
Read More2010 Manitoba hunting regulation changes
January 19, 2010 by Gildas Paradis
Manitoba Conservation has forwarded the following approved changes to the 2010-hunting season.
Read MoreMerry Christmas everyone
December 26, 2009 by Gildas Paradis
We are having a wonderful Christmas, weather is nice although some strong winds have kept us from spending much time outdoors. Temperatures are warm -10 avg. and we have had some fresh snow the past couple days.
Read MoreFall Hunts Are Over
December 11, 2009 by Gildas Paradis
Fall hunts are over and a challenge it was. The weather was all over the place without rhyme or reason.
Read MoreFall Waterfowl Hunting
September 21, 2009 by Gildas Paradis
About to begin, is the fall duck hunting and goose hunting. Also we have great Upland hunting with Sharptails and Ruffed Grouse doing very well the past couple years.
Read MoreWaterfowl hunting 2009
September 03, 2009 by Gildas Paradis
Duck hunting weather is now here and we are seeing many birds show up on the start of their fall migration.
Read MoreHunting trip flies by at 3,000 gph
February 18, 2009 by Gildas Paradis
Hello All, Ran Across this article, thought I would share this with all of my followers.
Read MoreSpring Bear Hunting Opening
February 09, 2009 by Gildas Paradis
Spring bear hunt is available for up to 5 hunters for the prime hunting week of May 24th, 2009.
Read MoreHunting Scent control
December 18, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Have you ever smelled some of the Deer lures/attractants in a bottle? Many have a familiar smell right. Kind of like licorice?
Read MoreLate Season Deer Hunting Tips
December 12, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Whitetail Deer hunting is a many things to many people. All deer hunters try to understand deer behaviour to some degree. The most common instructional information and "How to" material will speak in general about mostly Agriculture Adapted Deer.
Read MoreLast Minute Hunts Deals
October 15, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Can you imagine saving $1000.00 on a Whitetail Deer hunt?
Read MoreFall Duck Hunting
October 11, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We're still hunting! It is mid Oct. and we are doing very well on ducks. Seems the migration is late again this year by about 2 weeks.
Read MoreVersus Country hunting and fishing
October 08, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Please check out the following link to Versus Country TV.
Read MoreFull Limits
September 30, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Happy hunters, beautiful day, lots of birds, in a duck hunting camp it doesn't get any better. We eat our dinner early today but the duck plucker is working overtime.
Read More2008 fall waterfowl hunting
September 28, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Our bird hunting is underway! We have our first week behind us and once again we were surprised with the species of birds and numbers.
Read MoreDeer Hunting In Full Swing
September 08, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
With Deer hunting getting underway for the fall season I thought I would look for some good articles on what is happening in the Deer Hunting World. The previous posts were some articles that I found on the wire.
Read MoreDeer and geese numbers high while moose declines
September 05, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Hunters in the Interlake can expect a good season overall, with a few exceptions.
Read MoreKeys To Early Season Deer Hunting Success
September 03, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Hi all you knuckle headed deer hunting freaks. It's Billy Bob here again. I hear that many of you want some early season deer hunting tips?
Read More2008 Duck Bay Youth hunt
September 02, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We hunted from shore at a little flooded pond, same place as last year but less water. The teal really like it there so the action was steady, we shot 36 birds with 7 12 yr old hunters in 3 hours, pretty darn good.
Read MoreCousin Andrew's 4 ga. Shotgun!
August 04, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Andy who is a gunsmith recently built his own shotgun. But he didn't stop at conventional factory loads/gauges, he built a 4 gauge.
Read MoreHunting Specials
July 12, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
It's no secret that people are struggling with high costs as a result of the inflated fuel prices. Everything and everybody is being affected and jobs are being lost to boot.
Read MoreCarp Fishing
July 08, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
I have mentioned that we have a great abundance of Very Large Carp here. Here is a small one, 22 lbs. We shot 29 in a few hours today.
Read MoreThis summer at Riverside Lodge
July 06, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We've been having fun in between the rains with fishing and some camping. The bugs this year are doing well again, mosquitoes and bulldogs are hungry as ever, like most July's.
Read MoreDeer hunting season arriving just in time
July 06, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
The bow and arrow deer hunting season gets under way on Saturday, and for many farmers, growers of nursery crops and drivers it is none too soon.
Read MoreYouth Waterfowl Hunting
July 05, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We have a full roster of youth hunters again, actually it was full last year, with so many kids wanting to participate. We can only handle 6-8 kids with 3-4 mentors, mostly because of the full service hunt package they get when here for the weekend.
Read MoreManitoba bear hunting pictures spring 2008
July 02, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Here a few more of our bears and some certified BBB hunters!
Read MoreBear Hunting Spring 2008
June 26, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Well we finished our spring bear hunt and it was another very successful season. Lots of bears, great guests and nobody got hurt.
Read MoreNon-resident Hunting in Manitoba
June 18, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Manitoba has many hunting opportunities for non-resident hunters. Non-resident hunters are defined as follows:
Read MoreDeer and Elk Hunters Beware of Chronic Wasting Disease
June 05, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Chronic Wasting Disease is a member of group of transmittable brain diseases that affect elk and deer. What causes this horrible disease?
Read MoreFunny side of things
June 04, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
I was browsing around, as I usually do and I came across this joke and I thought I would pass this along to our readers.Have yourself a good laugh!
Read MoreIs California Losing thier duck population?
June 04, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
I found this on the wire. Are we finding a decrease in our wildlife? I am attaching a link so you can read the story in its entirety.
Read MoreBe Prepared - Packing for Elk and Deer Hunts
June 02, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Whenever you venture into the wilderness - even if it's no wilder than your state park - you need to make sure you're well prepared for any eventuality.
Read MoreHunting Illegally?
May 28, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Why Crime Doesn't Pay. A Wisconsin man won't be able to hunt in Ontario, Canada anytime soon. And, he has to turn over the head of a bull moose he shot illegally in 2006.
Read MoreBecoming An Efficient Wild Duck Caller
May 18, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
There is no such thing as a born wild duck caller because it takes lots of practice in order to became an efficient caller.
Read MoreLuck of the Draw
May 18, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Good New For Hunters in North Dakota! Hunters in North Dakota are eagerly awaiting their letters from North Dakota Game and Fish. They have increased the amount of tags by 850 this year in order to maintain the population in the state.
Read MoreGear For All Types Of Hunting
April 19, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
A turkey hunter will be considered a seasoned professional if they were able to enlist the interest of a turkey through a variety of turkey calls.
Read MoreDuck and Cover
April 18, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We like to stay on top of the duck hunting news at Riverside Lodge.
Read MoreGetting Ready For The Goose Hunting Early Season
April 17, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
If you plan on hunting goose in the early season you should scout in order to find out which zones the birds prefer to rest in and which areas have the crucial food sources needed before the season begins.
Read MoreMadison Wisconsin Hunting Show A hit
April 16, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We like to stay on top of the duck hunting news at Riverside Lodge...
Read MoreSpring Has Arrived
April 13, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Spring is here! Birds are returning and the snow is melting. As i type this there is a flock of geese honking as they pass over the lodge.
Read MoreHunting Secrets for Whitetail Deer
April 08, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
If you're ready to put all of your hunting skills to the test, go after a whitetail deer. These animals are a true challenge to hunt and have challenged many hunters.
Read MoreExhibit profiles duck decoys
April 03, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
I found a great article on Duck decoys and conservation of wild life, check it out by clicking the link in the title.
Read MoreLate Season Deer Hunting Tips
April 03, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
The madness of the rut has calmed down a bit. Bucks aren't storming across the woods chasing after does. It's getting colder, and the bucks are worn out from the rut.
Read MoreCan hunting really be that good?
March 19, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Many people have often asked the question " How can the hunting be so great in one area for so many different birds and animals? Not only is good, it's really some of the best!
Read More2008 Duck hunting
March 01, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We have seen the first couple Canada Geese yesterday flying north over the big lake Winnipegosis. I don't know where they are going because we have 2 ft of snow yet and 4 ft of ice? I am optimistic it is a sign of spring.
Read MoreSome sheds we found this year
January 16, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Here are some pics from our shed Hunting Trips.
Read MoreHard on the wood pile!
January 09, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
Wind and cold temperatures have really hindered our plans for this winter. Mother nature, who seems to have something against me at times, has thrown another curve ball and put us into the deep freeze.
Read MoreHappy New Years
January 03, 2008 by Gildas Paradis
We had a great holiday season and now it's back to work. We have been busy planning our spring hunts and booking trips.
Read MoreMerry Christmas
December 26, 2007 by Gildas Paradis
Merry Christmas everyone, hope you all had a great holiday, and if that offends you I absolutely make no apologies.
Read MoreWinter Fishing
December 16, 2007 by Gildas Paradis
Well the fellas caught a few Walleye and Pike this weekend. Fried them up and i don't know if any made it to the freezer.
Read MoreFridays news at the lodge
December 14, 2007 by Gildas Paradis
This week at the lodge has been interesting. I found myself learning more about internet protocols than i would like to know, with our new satelite inet connection doors have been opened to so many great options but it also has presented some hiccups.
Read MoreWe have grown! New Hunting Territory
December 13, 2007 by Gildas Paradis
Big Game allocation is aprox.1200 sq.miles (700,000 acres) of Deer hunting country and 600 sq.mi (350,000 acres) as our exclusive Bear hunting allocation.
Read MoreHunting Trips End In November
December 12, 2007 by Gildas Paradis
Well our hunting trips are coming to an end, with winter cold on it's heels blowing cold northerly winds that cut through parkas and freeze your bones.
Read MoreSpring or mild winter bear hunt?
April 26, 0209 by Gildas Paradis
It is a very cold late spring, none the likes of any i remember seeing. It is still freezing at night and some days, still ice on the small lakes and 2 ft on the big lake.
Read MoreNews & Events
Manitoba fall bear hunt discount
07/02/24
Have a few remaining holes in our 2024 fall bear hunting schedule to fill
12/08/23
It takes a lot of thought and time to keep the content on my website interesting, relevant and useful. It also requires years of experience and trial and error learning the craft, gaining knowledge from doing things both right and wrong way. I feel compelled to write about some of these topics for.....
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06/29/23
Lily graduated last Saturday from high school. We are so proud of her accomplishments and know she is going to add great things to the world as grows.
05/21/23
Avoid Toronto airport if you are flying to Canada! Especially avoid Air Canada.
They are not hunter freindly.