1. Do I need a passport?
At this time the U.S. government has delayed the passport implementation. Passports will definitely speed your border crossing. You will need a photo id(ie. driver license) and a birth certificate to return to the U.S. You will need a passport starting in June of 2009. Apply early.
2. Should I bring my own life jacket?
Although we do have life jackets, we recommend you have your own which is fitted properly to you.
3. Where can I buy groceries?
After crossing into Canada you can get groceries at Safeway or Wal-mart or in Emo there is Cloverleaf grocery(which has an excellent deli)
4. Where can I buy my fishing or hunting license?
After crossing into Canada you can purchase it at Rainy Lake Sports and Tackle or at Sportsmans Landing where we pick you up with our boat.
5. Where can I buy alcohol?
You can buy your alcohol and last minute groceries/munchies at Sportsmans Landing where we pick you up.
6. Should I bring an extra rod?
Although we do have rods to rent if yours should break, we highly recommend that you bring an extra rod just in case of malfunction or breakage.
7. How much is a deer or bear license?
It is apprximatley $195.00 for the hunting license and then you will need a $35.00 export tag to bring your animal back across the border.
8. How much is a fishing license?
It is approximately $25.00 for the Conservation fishing license and $45.00 for the Sport fishing/Full limit license. Starting in 2009 you will need an ontario outdoors card as well, fee is $9.00
9. What kind of boats do you have?
We have 14' & 16' Lund aluminum fishing boats with flat bottom floors, cushion swivel seats, fish finder, minnow bucket, 20 or 30hp motors
We also have 17' upgrade boats available with live wells, cushion swivel seats, minnow bucket,fish finders and 40hp motors
10. What is the mandatory boat insurance?
This covers the boat & motor from any major damage . Due to the high cost of equipment mandatory boat insurances covers major breakages caused by accident with a small deductible
