Hunters

Hunting in Saskatchewan

The many acres of diverse habitats we've conserved across Saskatchewan offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Property Access

We are pleased to be able to provide opportunities for the public to enjoy Ducks Unlimited Canada-owned properties. These are truly special places that the hard-earned dollars and support of our members, the local community, and other important funders have helped us secure and protect. Please respect them and other properties as you enjoy their beauty.

Important: You agree that you access Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) property at your own risk. You also agree to waive any right of action against DUC for any injury or loss you may suffer while on these sites. It is your responsibility to ensure you are adhering to individual property rules and regulations, with appropriate permissions and permits.

Accessing DUC Properties: Get your copy of the Saskatchewan Property List

Accessing Ducks Unlimited Canada Properties

Unless otherwise posted, all DUC-owned lands in Saskatchewan are open to hunting. These properties are foot access only and do not require written permission from DUC personnel. Hunters and trappers are reminded that these are multi-use lands and there may be other users on the property. Hunters harvesting big game animals on DUC property must be prepared to remove their game without a motorized vehicle.

DUC acknowledges, respects, and supports the Inherent Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Saskatchewan properties are open to Indigenous subsistence harvesters who are encouraged to use these lands to exercise these important rights. All those accessing DUC lands need to be cognizant and respectful of fellow users. Please note that not all DUC projects are the sole property of DUC. In the case of conservation agreements or easements, lands remain privately owned and the user must seek permission from the landowner.

Heads up! As part of ongoing habitat management, users should be aware of the potential for operations on the property such as haying or late-fall grazing. Also, there may be DUC staff and contractors working on the property.

Fish and Wildlife Development Fund Properties

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) owns and manages some land in partnership with the Fish and Wildlife Development Fund (FWDF). DUC grants permission for hunting and trapping on these partnered lands under the general restrictions and guidelines specified above. Please refer to the Saskatchewan DUC Property List for a full list of these properties.

Other restrictions

Blinds and Structures

Permanent blinds or structures are prohibited on DUC-owned projects. Portable blinds or tree stands are permitted to be set up 14 days before hunting season and all parts (including poles, steps and ladders) must be taken down within 14 days of the end of the same season. All portable blinds and stands must be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the owner.

Bear barrels and baiting of any kind is not permitted on DUC land.

Trapping

The following guidelines must be followed:

Foot access only.
Trapping of furbearing animals is allowed on DUC lands. Trappers require a valid fur trapping license and must follow all the regulations outlined in the Saskatchewan Hunters’ and Trappers’ Guide. Written permission to trap needs to be obtained from the DUC staff responsible for the specific parcel of DUC land. A signed letter of permission will be given to the trapper as well as a copy kept on file in the office. The use of canine traps, snares, or land-based kill type trap sets that occur less than 1.5 meters above the ground, is prohibited from March 1 to December 31 of any given year.
Kill trap sets which are less than 1.5 meters from the ground and land-based canid sets and baited live hold raccoon traps, must be placed a minimum of 50 meters from any right of way or public trail system on the property.
No carcass baits are allowed on DUC lands including road killed ungulates or livestock carcasses. Once the trapping is completed each year, all traps and markers must be immediately removed from the property by the trapper on the final day of the trapping season.

Any breach of the above guidelines will result in the loss of access to the property by the trapper.