Hey Guys, I lucked into a rut hunt in Saskatchewan this November. I have never hunted Canada. I am going to have an outfitter, but was hoping for some inside info if there was any equipment that you Canada Experienced hunters would not leave home without? I have all the normal lists, just looking for some extra help and pointers. Thanks for your time.

Virginia Mike

Dress in layers and have pack boots and warmer weather boots and a bellaclava as well as mitts and gloves.Temperatures can be anywhere from -30 to above freezing.

It is very doutful that it will get to -30 in November but if you are equip for the weather then you will not freeze...Take some disposable hand warmers and some surgical gloves with you too..If you are going to sitting in a stand take a thick blanket .. { I have 1 made of artic fleece that is in camo green on 1 side and camo white on the other}In Nov. you can expect either LOTS of snow or Lots of mixed weather...Also have rain gear with you..

And most important " " " TAKE A CAMERA" " " Lost of luck in your trip...[:-][:-][:-]

In the last four years there was only snow on the ground for one of my saskatchewan hunting trips in late november.Previous to this there was always snow since I started hunting in 1972.I can remember -30 several years ago but recently the temperatures have been abnormally warm on average.That doesn' t mean that it won' t be extremely cold in the near future though.In over 30 years I have never needed a rain suit in saskatchewan in november.

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Our weather is similar to Sask. and I never go out without a balaclava or something to cover my face. You would be surprised how much longer you can stay out in the cold if your face isn' t frozen stiff. Even if there is no snow on the ground, the winds can be extremely cold and frigid. You can keep it in your pack if you don' t need it, but believe me, it can be a lifesaver and they don' t cost much either. The other thing I would reccomend for cold or warm weather are good gloves. I never could keep my fingers warm in cold conditions and I tried tons of different gloves. I now have a great foolproof system, I wear a tight fitting pair of Browning synthetic shooting gloves under a pair of those thinsulate 1/2 mitten/gloves. You don' t have to drop a bundle either, I picked mine up at Wal-mart for $6.99. I have yet to have cold fingers since I have used this system. Lose the mitts if it' s warm and put them on if it' s cold. The flap back allows for good trigger or release feel also. I hunted for 3 straight days 2 years ago in -20 deg. Cel. weather and never had a problem. Hope this helps and good luck on bagging a gagger[8D] JDinAB

One thing I really like to have on a cold Nov. deer stand is a thermos. But not with coffe in it. The coffee will actually make you colder awhile after drinking it. Hot soup is far better. I like tomato made with water.

Warm feet, hands and ears and the rest of you should be in good shape. If you can you should get all dressed up and shoot you gun at a range. You may have to sort out some problems that arise from shooting while bundled up. Better at home than in the bush in Sask. with a monster buck in frount of you.

Robin

Clothing-wise, layering is the way to go.