I've bowhunted Canada with my cousin and yes, its tough. Depending on the time of year you go, the weather can be nasty up there. Also, not sure when you are going, but if you're hunting with an outfitter for big woods deer, it can be a rather uneventful few days in the tree. We were seeing on average of 3 deer a day up there.

BUT.........the bucks we did see were brutes. In fact, my cousin killed a heavy beamed 11pointer up there. He netted 166". There is something about that place. Just knowing that at any moment, a doe could erupt out of the brush followed by the biggest buck you'll ever draw a bow on. Awesome...

I'd say take the bow and don't even think about what you're hearing.