Location & Packing
Our bear hunts in Northern Manitoba take place in late May and June. In June, the high daily temperatures average in the 60s to lower 70s. Moose hunts are held in mid-September till early October. September weather in northern Manitoba is similar to late October and early November weather in the upper Midwest, with periods of cool/cold, unsettled weather followed by beautiful fall like days. Snow is a possibility in Northern Manitoba while moose hunting.
The weather in Northern Manitoba can vary greatly on a weekly and even daily basis. It is a good idea to pack for a wide range of weather conditions regardless of the timing of your trip. The following information should serve as a guide for what you will need to bring on your trip:
Spring Bear Hunting:
- Sleeping bag for outpost camp hunt
- Camouflage clothing that is quiet (orange is not required for spring bear hunts.)
- Cold weather clothes, rubber boots, rain gear, warm gloves
- Weapon of choice and ammunition (no handguns)
- Fishing gear and tackle, camera, sunglasses and flashlight
- Cooler for meat and fish
- You provide your own food in outpost camps
- Therma Cell for mosquitos
- Knife and flashlight for around camp.
Moose Hunting:
- Warm sleeping bag and pillow
- Orange coat or vest and hat, are required by Manitoba
- Warm insulated knee high rubber boots
- Fishing gear and tackle for walleye & pike
- Rain gear and cold weather water proof clothes (goretex or similar)
- 8 – 12 gallon rubber made totes with covers for boned out meat to freeze in.
- Weapon of choice and ammunition (no handguns)
- Small backpack for possibles, cigarette lighter, snacks.
- Hard case for travel & soft gun case for float plane.
- Knife and flashlight for around camp.
- Camera and maybe video camera.
- Binoculars & range finder.
- Shooting Sticks
- Bath and hand towel.
- Soda and snacks.
- You may bring beer and liquor, but may not to be shared with the guides.
Location and Travel
Lynn Lake Fly-In Outpost Camps are operated out of Lynn Lake, Manitoba. Lynn Lake is located 650 driving miles north of Winnipeg Manitoba. Highway 6 from Winnipeg to Thompson is pavement. Highway 391 from Thompson to Lynn Lake is a combination of pavement and all weather gravel surface.
For those choosing to fly, private and chartered flights are available from Winnipeg to Lynn Lake. Complementary taxi service is provided from the Lynn Lake airport to the Wings Over Kississing Float plane base. Contact us for details on flights. From Lynn Lake we will transport you to your outpost camp via a scenic float plane ride.
For lodging accommodations in Lynn Lake we recommend the Lynn Inn 204-356-2433.
We strive to make our customer’s dream trip a reality.We also offer World Class Hunting Packages for Black Bear, Moose, Whitetail Deer & Timber Wolf.
