Canadian Big Game Information

Trophy White Tail Hunts

Deer...Islands and Bush Hunts

Long before the great turnaround in the deer herds south of the Canadian border, this was the area known as the place to go if you were going to bag a big deer with heavy racks. And you know what? It still is! But if you're looking for a fenced-in hunt like you'd get elsewhere, forget it. This is still and will always be the untamed north country. There are no sections quartered off, no roads every ¼ mile. Just a lot of great forested hunting land.  

We are hunting on over one million acres of government land. Over 80 % of our hunts are done on they many islands and peninsulas that are on our lake. To grasp the tremendous mass of area we are hunting, you should first know this. The lake has over one million surface acres of water. Over 14,684 islands, more than 65,000 miles of shore line. Fact is, we need not ever hunt the same island or peninsula more than once. Providing every group that hunts with us, fresh untouched or previously disturbed trophy white tail opportunities. You will not ever see another orange hunting jacket except for your group!..

We take only a limited amount of hunters each year, helping to insure your success!...  

Northwestern Ontario has consistently and will continue to produce heavier bodied       ( the largest body size in north America ) and large racked deer. They are plentiful here. Racks ranging from 10 to 20 points are not uncommon. Field dressed, these deer are weighing from 225 to 300 lbs. average 255lb. The deer range from 130's to mid 170's typical, 165 to 250 non- typical. 

Consistently, harvesting a good 60% on an average year to a high of  75 % success rate or better on a great year !... 

Were are uniquely situated. Lecuyer's Tru-Tail Lodge is smack dab in the middle of the 6 best hunting zones in Ontario. These zones hold the highest concentration of deer. One of these zones has also been designated bow and muzzle loader exclusively and has been that way for several years. Lots of these deer have never seen man their whole life. Within minutes from the lodge you can be hunting that trophy buck you've always dreamt about.  

Ontario hosts the second largest population of white tail deer in all of   Canada!... 

We have a mix of terrain - from high rocky, heavily treed ground to low swampy areas and beaver ponds. There are over 1 million acres of boreal forest surrounding undoubtedly the finest forage, cover and protection that make for bigger, older deer. This is the best place for reclusive old bucks to get away from the hunting pressure. This is not a hunt for the weak or timid. This is perhaps the finest, true trophy white tail hunt left in north America. You   must be in relatively good shape, as you may expect to walk 2 - 8 miles a day. You may also harvest a timber wolf at no extra charge on this hunt.

Less than 10 % of mature bucks in this area are harvested by hunters!... average age of   deer harvested, 4.5 - 7.5 years of age. More mature bucks here, are killed by timber wolves and the winters that are so hard on old bucks!...

Our hunts run 6 days and are buck only.   Lecuyer's Tru-Tail Lodge employs the finest qualified, most highly skilled   guides available anywhere. These men love to hunt and love being in the bush. They respect it,  gives back to them employment and food for the long, cold winters. They'll employ for you all their secrets and techniques - all of the knowledge passed on to them from their fathers, whose only store back then was Mother Nature's, and for the most part, still is.  

We hunt peak rut times only, and after all foliage is off the under brush !...
All hunting areas have been pre scouted, to help insure a successful hunt!... 

Here we use the three basic styles of deer hunts . . . tree stands, stalking and slow drives. The methods vary with the area your hunting, size of your party, weapons, weather, time of day, etc. This place has long been known by the few who were not afraid to venture forth as the place to bag BIG deer. Just ask around . . . talk to any old-timers who were here. They will all tell you that you haven't hunted woods until you've been in our bush. Contac us now to get started on your Canadian Trophy Deer Hunt. Put the odds in your favor, be one of the few to bag a true northwoods trophy buck.

TROPHY WHITE TAIL HUNTS in the Land of the GIANTS

Farm Land Hunts:

Lecuyer's has put together a lease on over 13,000 acre's of wood's and farmland, 45 miles south west of the lodge. 5 farms encompassing 68 separate pieces of Prime hunting property. We have exclusive hunting rights for several years on all the properties. Together with each land owner we are managing both the type of hunt and number of hunters. Unlike the Island/ bush hunts, here we are stand hunting only. We have built some of the finest tower stands anywhere. Being 18' off the ground, with a building 6' by 4' by 6' high. Shooting lanes out all 4 sides, padded swivel seat and urinal, they are very comfortable. Along with the tower blinds we also use the new giant bail blinds and ladder stands. All are over Alfalfa fields on the timbers edge. This small pocket of Ontario grows some of the richest Alfalfa in the world! The deer love it. There are plenty of river bottoms and watering holes scattered throughout the land. Here, we do three, 5 day hunts, taking only up to a maximum of 24 hunters in one season. For those who do not like to walk, this is the hunt for you. You will see plenty of deer each day. Our guides will transport you and you party to your blinds each day. Here we provide one pro guide for each two hunters. Your guide will be spotting off a different stand for you, in case you may not see something you like. Managing the hunt was the only way in which these farms would allow this land to be hunted for the first time. Should you book with a party of 6 or more hunters in you group, we will not take any other hunters on the farms the same time. Ontario host the second largest white tail deer herd in Canada. This hunting zone host one of the highest deer densities in the entire province. This is the same deer herd as in northern Minnesota. The state of Minnesota has the highest number of record book bucks, in the top 50 ever taken. Some of our land is actually just on the other side of the river that separates Canada from Minnesota. The difference being, you will not have a million hunters walking through the woods with you. This is a great opportunity to harvest a Canadian trophy of your own. Our package is all inclusive with no ad on trophy or license fee's. We look forward to having you join us on this trophy Canadian white tail hunt.

Pro Staff Guides

Dan Lecuyer - Owner/Manager Professional Master Guide Wildlife Educator, WhiteTail, Moose, Bear, Waterfowling Dan grew up in the hunting lodge business. Assisting other veteran guides on their hunts at a young age, learning most of his skills through his father who started the lodge in the mid 40s. Dan's knowledge of BIG GAME Animals, Waterfowl and their habitat has produced a great many super hunts for his many clients. As well, Dan's abilities have helped train more than 30 professional guides. Dan oversees all aspects of his clients' hunts as well as being a working guide himself.	Austin Organ Professional Guide WhiteTail, Moose, Bear, Waterfowl Austin's attitude and bush-wise skills, have placed him highly respected by both his clients as well as his fellow professionals. With over 16 years experience on Moose, Waterfowl and 10 years experience guiding for Whitetail and Bear. An avid outdoorsman, with a great knowledge for the bush and the animals.
Robert Mansbridge Professional Master Guide WhiteTail, Moose, Bear, Waterfowl Rob has over 20 years experience in Moose and waterfowl hunts. In addition to his 15 years Whitetail deer hunting, his specialty being Big Bush and Island Whitetails. His keen sense and knowledge of Big deer habitat combines with his location and tracking skills are second to none. His guests continue to harvest trophy Whitetails, Moose, Bear and fast action Waterfowling experiences.	Brian Tuesday Professional Master Guide WhiteTail, Moose, Waterfowl Brian has over 35 years in Big Bush country hunts. An Ojibway Indian, he is at home in the woods. A true seasoned Professional with extremely keen senses. A great many northwoods Trophies and waterfowl have been harvested by his clients.
Everett Jackson Master Guide WhiteTail, Moose 'EV' has over 35 years experience in Big Bush hunting for Whitetails and Moose. Not many know it any better. Coming from a long line of hunters in a large family. is skills in locating, tracking are some of the best in the business. Ev is a master mechanic by trade. We are very fortunate to have his services during the fall hunting season.	Lorne Jackson Master Guide WhiteTail, Moose Lorne has over 20 years big game guiding experience. He is known by many of his hunting buddies as 'Lucky', always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Lorne is an electrical engineer by trade. Taking time away from this to pursue something he loves to do each fall. With excellent big bush sense, hunting skills and a vast knowledge of Whitetails, Moose and their habitat. This has provided many trophies for the past clients.

HOW WE RANK

Bucks taken in OUR part of the Province of Ontario and their rankings in Ontario's Top 10

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