Fantastic Deer Hunting Area

Riverside Lodge Manitoba whitetail deer hunting trips are held in some prime locations. From big bushes surrounded by cropland to swamps, rivers, and lakes. We call it the "Fringe". The area is known to produce very big deer with 180-200 inch deer a real possibility, which is what keeps many serious hunters coming back. However, there are many very respectable bucks in the 130-150 range which are great deer no matter where they exist. The physical landscape of the forest is made up of many natural travel routes that the deer habitually use year after year. Due to low spots, Rivers, lakes, swamps, and high ridges, we can set up where the deer want to be and take advantage of natural funnels and crossings. 

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Manitoba is Becoming a Whitetail Hot Zone

Manitoba is gaining recognition for its fantastic Fair Chase Whitetail hunting. You can be extra proud of your ability to kill a mature buck on it's terms, in the wild. As all hunters know, it is no easy task fooling a Whitetail Buck.  It is arguably the most difficult game animal in North America to kill, so when you hang your Manitoba Trophy Whitetail on the wall, hang it a bit higher, because it stands out among the rest. There are trophy deer and there are Manitoba Trophy Deer, be extra proud.

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Scouting, Stands, Blinds and Weather

During Rifle season we pattern Rutting Bucks and feeding does to help us decide when to hunt a stand.  We have tree stands placed along open meadows, natural funnels, at junctions near bedding and feeding areas, and overlooking a rub/scrape line and of course field edges along cropland.

These same locations are also great earlier in the Archery and ML season as the deer are very habitual and travel their territory regularly. We just need to get you in tighter for closer shooting. Places like these produce some fine hunting.

For Gun hunters, we use our comfortable 4' by 3' tree stands, they are custom-built for ample room and Safety. We can also "run and gun" with ladder stands and ground blinds to stay portable. Shots from 50 yards + are possible so practice.

For Archery we use a variety of treestands including our custom platform stands. The specific placement of them might be in areas with more cover and possibly a bit deeper into the bush, offering shorter shots on walking bucks. These stands might be between bedding and feeding areas and could require some walking to get to stand. 

All hunters have the option to hunt from a ground blind if they choose. They are great for a rainy day archery hunt and come with a Propane Heater on a Late season Rifle hunt so you have a place to warm up if cold!

Yes, November rut weather can be very cold at times so at each stand we set up a ground blind w/heater. We don't ever stop hunting and spend the entire year tracking and noting deer behavior using the information to give us the "edge". When all things come together, you will get a chance at a great Manitoba Monster Buck. Like all of our hunters, you will have an adventure of real Canadian Fair Chase Whitetail deer hunting, let's talk about a hunt.

Bonus!  The main predator of these animals is the Timber Wolves. So if you see a wolf, shoot it! Your deer license allows you to take one wolf before your deer.

What To Expect

This page will tell you what you can expect on your Manitoba Whitetail Hunt Everything from what to bring to details of the hunt itself.

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