Fishing and Hunting on Lake of the Woods Canada with remote lake fly-in option.

There are four major North American flyways and the eastern shoreline of Lake of the Woods is located in the heart of the longest migration route of any flyway in the Western hemisphere. The Mississippi flyway’s Northern-most point is the arctic coast of Alaska and its Southern-most point ends in Argentina.

Young’s Camp is situated in the perfect spot for Northwestern Ontario duck hunting: Stevens Bay - a four-and-a-half mile finger of Sabaskong Bay on the East shore of Lake of the Woods. Stevens Bay, and neighboring Stony Portage Bay, is composed of countless small back bays and ponds sufficiently shallow to provide the ideal environment for habitat. The area yields the greatest concentration of wild rice anywhere in Northwest Ontario making it the ideal stop-over feeding point for migrating ducks.

One of a kind location
What makes Young’s Camp so unique is we are the only hunting camp on Steven’s Bay or Stony Portage Bay. We are located on our own five acre island, a short five-minute boat ride from our private mainland parking area and boat launch five miles north of Nestor Falls. There is no public access to Stevens Bay or Stony Portage Bay other than by a 22 mile boat ride from Nestor Falls.

It is the breath-taking beauty of the islands and mainland that also make it an ideal hunting destination. They are heavily wooded and feature significant habitat so hunters don’t need artificial duck blinds. Just lay out a spread of decoys and step back into the cover. Best of all, there are numerous land mass points that provide excellent pass shooting without decoys. While we have guides available, there are over a dozen prime hunting blinds within five minutes of the camp. We would be happy to take you around and show them to you if you prefer.

Maximizing your potential for success
At Young’s Camp maximizing your potential for success is our primary goal. You may bring your own boat or let us provide one for you. We offer 16-foot aluminum, deep V-hull boats with 25 hp Johnson outboard motors. All boats come with camouflage netting. We also have a limited number of canoes.

We adjust our meal schedule to fit your hunting preferences. Due to the proximity of our blinds, many of our hunters go out early for first light hunting, come back for breakfast, and then go back out again.

Every year the duck hunting season begins on the second Saturday of September and we accept guests through the second week of October. To keep hunting pressure down we only take a dozen hunters at a time so it’s a good idea to make your reservation as early as possible.

We are far enough North that the early winter weather conducive to duck migration is common for the time of year however weather can be variable ranging from freezing cold with snow to shirt-sleeve warm. It is important to bring layered clothing to be prepared for any eventuality.

In Ontario waterfowl hunters may wear camouflage but upland and big game hunters are required to wear a hunter orange garment and head cover at all times. The hunter orange garment must cover a minimum of 400 sq. in. above the waist and be visible from all sides.

Duck hunting success is always subject to weather conditions so we suggest hunters consider making their stay at Young’s Camp a well-rounded hunting/fishing combination. There are miles of logging trails you can walk for some of the best grouse hunting you’ll ever experience and Ontario is famous for its Muskie and Walleye fishing. We also offer a limited number of trophy deer hunts – please call for details.

Family Friendly
Young’s Camp is family owned and family friendly. We subscribe to the belief, “Take you kids hunting or go hunting for your kids;” we encourage family outings. In Ontario the minimum hunting age for non-residents is 16. Children ages 16 – 18 years must be under the immediate supervision of a hunting adult. Be sure to check with Canadian immigration in advance of your trip to comply with the requirements for bringing a minor into Canada.

As any owner knows, a dog is a family member. We welcome well behaved, socialized dogs. Unlike many hunting camps, we allow your dog to stay with you in your cabin rather than requiring them to be kenneled outside.

Please note when bringing a dog into Canada you must have a certificate, signed by a veterinarian licensed in Canada or in the United States, stating that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies during the preceding 36 months. Also, Canadian law does not permit bringing dog food into Canada; it must be purchased here.

For further details on how we may help you plan a successful fall hunt please feel free to give us a call anytime. We look forward to helping make your hunt a memorable one.



YOUNG'S CAMP HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
NON-RESIDENT ONTARIO HUNTING LICENSE
TRANSPORTING A SHOTGUN OR RIFLE INTO CANADA







The deer hunting section of this page is currently being updated - please check back soon for further information

Welcome to our Website and our on-line brochure. Please feel free to print these pages and share them with your friends, then contact us either by completing our contact form and emailing us or call us at the number supplied below to book your Canadian Vacation of a lifetime.