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How to field judge a caribou

Caribou hunters. Ed DeYoung (left) and Ned Greer. by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges In our first installment of field judging animals we looked at how simple it is to score Musk Ox. Well, you can forget about that this month. We’re going to look at the most confusing score sheet of all the animals

Spring Musk Ox hunt. When things go right!

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber’s Lodges What an odd year! Normally when I do a season wrap-up there are several paragraphs going into detail on all the adversity we faced and how we overcame. Constant change is something you get accustomed to when operating in the far North, with limited access to almost everything.

How to take Trophy Wild Game photos. Part 2.

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges 5 more tips for getting the photo everyone talks about! Last month, we looked at staging your trophy wild game photos. This month we want to look at what makes the difference between taking breathtaking photos and photos that fail to share the emotion of your hunt. Remember

How to field judge a Musk Ox

Field judging a Musk Ox What to look for when hunting these unique creatures by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges Over the next few months, we’re going to present a series of blog posts on field judging animals, specifically, those animals Webber’s Lodges and Henik Lake Adventures offer adventures for. The intention of these

Last minute spring Musk Ox hunt opportunity!

Call Now for Special Pricing: 1.888.WEBBERS (932.2377) or Email [email protected] Due to unforeseen circumstances, two of our spring musk ox hunters had to cancel. This has created two incredible opportunities for anyone looking for a giant musk ox bull in Nunavut this spring! Here are the details: You arrive in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 23 and spend the

How to take Trophy Wild Game photos. Part 1.

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges 5 tips for setting up photos you can be proud of! Nothing brings back memories of a great adventure like quality photos of game taken on a special hunt. Many hunters are travelling greater distances than ever before, and with so many opportunities out there, time dictates many

Choosing a Firearm – 3 Important Factors

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges On your hunt of a lifetime, rifle selection is crucial.  One of the most common questions asked by hunters is, "What size of rifle will I need to hunt (insert species here)?" My answer to this, and many of their questions, is much longer and in depth than

Hunt Shopping: 5 Important Questions to Ask

by Russ Mehling, General Manager, Webber's Lodges Every year I visit with hundreds of potential clients while out on the sport show circuit. Based on what I’ve been asked most often over the years, I’ve compiled a list of the top five questions to ask an outfitter when shopping around for a hunt at a