Hi, my name is Paul Conchâtre. I have been in the tourism industry since the early 90's. My Waterfowl career began under the wings of Daryl Stanley.
Daryl has been in the Outfitting business since retiring from the National Hockey League in 1990. Stanley's Goose Camp is located in central Manitoba, North America's premiere Canada Goose flyway. During the winter of 2000 we developed Birdtail Waterfowl Service. Our goal was to provide our current guests at Stanley's Goose Camp an option to hunt our Canadian Prairie pothole region. With our high expectations and work ethic, this business has grown dramatically. Birdtail Waterfowl Service is now owned and operated by my wife Catherine and myself.
Located in the Prairie Pothole region of Manitoba, Birdtail Waterfowl Service is a waterfowlers paradise. The landscape is scattered with small lakes, sloughs and potholes. Puddle ducks gorge themselves in barley, wheat and pea fields while Mallards dive bomb potholes. Snows and Blue Geese fill the morning skies as well as abundant resident and migrating Canada Geese.
Our work ethic is world class. Whether clucking in a flock of geese, high bailin' a weary old green head, or scouting a field for tomorrow's hunt you will be amazed with the drive to produce the most memorable hunts. Our staff will give you and your party 100% from the moment you arrive...everything is looked after. The only thing we can't control is Mother Nature, but rest assured we are working on that!
- Transportation to and from the Winnipeg
International Airport can be provided. - Decoys and blinds (view photos).
- Professional guiding.
- Lodging and meals (lodging photos).
- Taxidermist questions (info@mytaxidermy.com).
- First class service.
- 3 day packages.
- Limits:
5 dark geese, 8 ducks and 20 white geese.
Possession limits are 15 dark geese, 16 ducks and 60 white geese.
For more information on Manitoba hunting laws see the Manitoba Hunting Guide (we hunt in Game Bird Zones 3 and 4). - Sandhill cranes are extremely plentiful in our Pothole region and we will accommodate any of our guests who would like to experience a Manitoba Sandhill crane hunt. The daily limit is 5 and the possession limit is 10.
Note: A CITES export permit is not required for Sandhill cranes if fresh, frozen or salted and in the personal possession of the license holder who killed it. - All bird processing and freezing for take home birds is included.
Some of the items that you will either have to bring or may want to bring along are:
- Camouflage clothing (light in color).
- Chest waders.
- Field boots.
- Headlamp flashlight.
- Camera / video camera.
- Non toxic shot sizes from 3 to BB are most adequate (Premium shot shells are available in Canada).
- Coolers for the transportation of birds.
- Gun Declaration form (Click here to download [pdf])
- Shotgun and carrying case (See gun law information).
- Bring a firearm reliable enough to have 2 to 3 boxes of shells go through it each day.
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Day 1:
- Arrive in Winnipeg.
- Purchase licences and shells.
- Do any nessesary shopping.
- Three hour senic drive out to the lodge - plan on arriving between 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
- A large Manitoba style dinner will be waiting for your arrival.
- Your guide will inform you on the style of hunt planned for the morning goose hunt.
- Light breakfast (early).
- Goose hunt.
- Lunch 12:30 pm.
- Your guide will inform you on the hunt style planned for the afternoon duck hunt.
- 2:00 pm we depart for the duck hunt.
- 4:00 pm the birds should start to arrive.
- Back to the lodge for dinner.
- Your guide will inform you on the style of hunt planned for the morning goose hunt.
- Light breakfast (early).
- Goose hunt.
- Lunch 12:30 pm.
- Your guide will inform you on the hunt style planned for the afternoon duck hunt.
- 2:00 pm we depart for the duck hunt.
- 4:00 pm the birds should start to arrive.
- Back to the lodge for dinner.
- Your guide will inform you on the style of hunt planned for the morning goose hunt.
- Light breakfast (early).
- Goose hunt.
- Lunch 11:00 am.
- Will take deposits for the next season.
- Will hold your same dates for the next season until Jan. 1st without deposit.
- Depart for Winnipeg.
- Pick up your processed birds on the way into Winnipeg.
| 2008 - 3 Day Waterfowl Hunt |
| Price for the 3 day hunt - $1550 (taxes not included). |
| Gratuities |
| We know that this is a difficult subject, but I feel that it should be addressed. Our goal is to have a successful hunting experience in Manitoba's Prairie Potholes, and it all comes down to our passion for the Waterfowl season. My staff work long hard hours from loading trailers while you're resting for your next hunt to baking fresh cinnamon buns for you to wake to. The average gratuity is 8% to 10% of your hunt. |
Call Paul (204) 294-2694 for information about our 1,2,4 & 5 day waterfowl hunts. |
- All prices in U.S. dollars.
- Booking deposit of 50%.
- Balance payable upon arrival at camp.
- Deposits and payments are not refundable, however, they can be transferred to another hunter for that years scheduled time period.
- Guests that cancel, must do so within 90 days of the scheduled hunt date in order to transfer the booking deposit to another guest in that same scheduled hunt date.
- Total cost is final, no exceptions.
- Guests who book the lodge will be responsible for booking their own party.
- A guest that books a party and has a cancellation in the party must contact Paul 30 days prior of scheduled hunt date. If not the remaining final payment is due.
- All Waterfowl taken during your hunt must be processed.
The Canadian Federal and Provincial Government take the donation of Migratory Waterfowl very seriously. Birdtail Waterfowl Service has donation forms for you to complete and we will assure you your game will be properly donated for consumption.
All hunters that have booked a hunt with Birdtail Waterfowl Service must fill this Trip Information Form and submit it as soon as all travel information is confirmed.
The North American Bird Banding Program
Ducks Unlimited Banding Maps
Environment Canada
Prairie Pot Hole Region Geese Hunting | Canadian Geese Hunt | Geese Hunt In Western Canada |
Manitoba Geese Hunt | Canadian Geese Hunting Guide | Prairie Pot Hole Region Goose Hunting |
Canadian Goose Hunt |Goose Hunt In Western Canada | Prairie Pot Hole Region Goose Hunt Guide
Birdtail Waterfowl is a Canadian hunting outfitter/ hunting guide. They specialize in duck hunts, geese/goose hunting, waterfowl hunts, crane hunting, and more. They also have movie clips/video clips of the duck, geese/goose, waterfowl, and crane hunts. They service various areas in Canada; such as Western Canada, Manitoba, Prairie Pot Hole Region, and more.
