Western Alberta Float Hunt for Elk , during the Rut with Rifle # 34 We only get a few of these permits per year , with prime rut dates . Archery season here is August 25 to September 16 , and rifle season is September 17-November 30 . A great hunt for 5-6 point bulls . Located on the Rocky Mountain front , just east of Jasper National Park , you will be floating the rivers , listening for bugling bulls , and then heading out after them . Comfortable tent camp , with good home cooking . Easy hunt physically . Rifle or archery hunt , during the rut . Excellent , hard working outfitters . Fun hunt . Price includes the harvest of a black bear ( spot and stalk ) and a wolf . Not a hunt for really big bulls , but a great adventure , with good elk numbers . 6 Day 1x1 Rifle or Archery Elk Hunt $ 5995