26 Amazing Whitetail Hunting Lodges in Sunset Country

Few big game species have the same hold over hunters as whitetail deer. Some may say they're an all-consuming obsession that typically stays on hunters' minds year-round. 

What is it about those crisp calm mornings where breath lingers in your line of vision and the sound of your footsteps can startle even yourself? As I write this, whitetail season has just ended in my Ontario WMU, and all I can think about is October 1st of next year. 

For non-residents, the Ontario season (specifically in northwestern Ontario) begins in some WMUs as early as September 16th (bow only). Open season with all firearms for non-residents can start as early as October 7th. Some WMUs are not open to non-residents of Ontario at all. All of this information can be found on page 42 of the 2023 Ontario Hunting Regulations Summary.

The fastest way to interpret the regulations is to call an outfitter of your choice and get the ball rolling on your whitetail plans next season. Outfitters will have all of the necessary information you need, specific to their WMU. 

Hunting outfitters offer a great opportunity to get into quieter hunting grounds whether you’re a resident or non-resident. Here are some incredible outfitters in Ontario’s Sunset Country to try your chance at a trophy whitetail. From fully outfitted hunts to choose-your-own-adventures, a lot of lodges cater your meals as well, so all you have to worry about is bringing your clothing, firearm of choice, and aiming true. 

Vermilion Bay 

• Birch Dale Lodge and Campground 
• Pine Acres Bear Camp
• Temple Bay Lodge 

Minaki 

• Big North Lodge and Outposts 

Emo 

• Ross’ Camp 
• Hideaway Lodge 
• Canadian Fly in Outposts 

Atikokan 

• Branch’s Seine River Lodge 

Sioux Narrows 

• Crawfords Camp  
• Totem Resorts 

Dryden 

• Bonny Bay Camp 
• Wabigoon Lake Outfitters 
• Rugby Lake Lodge 

Morson  

• New Moon Lodge 
• Grassy Narrows Lodge 
• Ontario Wilderness Houseboat Rental 
• Harris Hill Resort 

Nestor Falls 

• Muskie Bay Resort 
• Sunset Cove Resort  
• Clarke and Crombie Camp 

Fort Frances 

• Manitou Weather Station Fishing Lodge 
• La Belle’s Birch Point Lodge 
• Timber Wolf Lodge 
• Lake Despair Lodge 
• Rainy Lake Outfitters 

Kenora 

• Smith Camps 

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