From Saskatoon (nearest airport) 3.5hours, 185 miles 1. Airport Drive to Circle Drive, turn left 2. Go to first lights (Avenue C), turn left 3. Exit ramp on Idylwyld Drive (HWY 11 North) 4. Follow HWY 11 North to Prince Albert (80 Miles) 5. You will drive through Prince Albert on 15th street 6. Exit ramp onto HWY 55 toward Nipawin (75 miles) 7. Enter Nipawin and turn left at first 4-way stop (beside KFC) on HWY 55 East 36 miles 8. Turn left onto smokey burn road (small sign) Drive 3 miles, cross a river and stay right for 4 miles, winding road will lead you to camp (follow the horse fence and turn into the first drive-way) GOOGLE MAPS - YXE AIRPORT TO CAMP(https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Saskatoon+Int'l+Airport,+2625+Airport+Dr,+Saskatoon,+SK+S7L+7L1/RockRidge+Outfitting+Ltd.,+RR+1,+Site+2,+Carrot+River,+SK+S0E+0L0/@52.7744803,-107.5309233,7z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x5304f7b312d68a83:0xbc1c480569cc6f73!2m2!1d-106.7004125!2d52.1715418!1m5!1m1!1s0x52fea198154a6d17:0x40b216d281f32a7!2m2!1d-103.0857756!2d53.4491814!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) From Carrot River (nearest Town) - 31 miles 1. 6 miles North on HWY 23 and turn right on HWY 55 East 2. Drive 18 miles, turn left on Smokey Burn Road (small sign) 3. Drive 3 miles, cross a river and stay right for 4 miles, winding road will lead you to camp (follow the horse fence and turn into the first drive-way) GOOGLE MAPS - CARROT RIVER TO CAMP(https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Carrot+River,+Saskatchewan+S0E+0L0/RockRidge+Outfitting+Ltd.,+RR+1,+Site+2,+Carrot+River,+SK+S0E+0L0/@53.3654086,-103.6661116,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x52fdd50dbf1c781d:0x300f0a7b241dbbbd!2m2!1d-103.5875261!2d53.2802086!1m5!1m1!1s0x52fea198154a6d17:0x40b216d281f32a7!2m2!1d-103.0857756!2d53.4491814!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

Carrot River is our nearest town at 31 miles and has most amenities: grocery, hotel, fuel etc.

Yes, but you must supply your own or request it before your arrival.

Yes, but all first-time clients of Monarch are not subject to them. Mature deer are always our target, so any young deer under 140” are subject to a $1000.00 USD fine for all returning clients. This is in place to help protect our younger deer and promote True Monarchs for the future!

Yes, ethical hunting is always the goal. If an animal is wounded and not able to be retrieved, the hunter will only be able to target that wounded animal. NO EXCEPTIONS

Depends on the season, species, temperature and the hunter. We use a variety of traditional tree stand and ladder stands depending on the location. We also use ground blinds and box blinds where permitted.

We use two-up seat quads and side by sides for all trails to limit walking and to keep hunters comfortable.

Yes, depending on availability and for an additional fee of $1200.00 USD

Legal hunting time is from one half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset.

Although completely up to the hunter, the average tip for a guide is 10 – 15% of a hunt cost. Don’t Forget your cook! $100.00 for the cook/ per hunter All tips, no matter the amount are greatly appreciated!