With May right around the corner, it's time to kick the industry into overdrive for Spring Harvest and shooting sports season. It's an exciting time of year as the snow melts, lakes thaw, and trails dry. With the smell of fresh growth, flowing water, and the last traces of winter trying to hang on, the outdoors becomes a new wonderland of adventure and opportunistic hunting.
At Korth Group Ltd., this season gets us excited as all our preparation and support for our network come together. Products are flying out the doors, and this year we are stocked better than ever—with more brands, more product, and, for the first time in recent memory, fishing inventory on the shelves. If you aren't as in tune with spring harvest timeframes in Canada, here's a quick overview.
Bear Season
Spring Bear Season runs from April to mid‑June across Canada. It's time to be in a tree stand or blind hunting over bait, or out on a spot‑and‑stalk hunt—experiences that create stories and legends you'll repeat long after the season ends while pursuing these apex predators. We know there are many options for successfully harvesting a bear, and we love hearing the success stories at Korth Group that were made possible by the tools we've supplied.
Suggested Products – Hornady American Whiltetail Slugs, Winchester Super X Slugs, Challenger Magnum Slugs, VORN EV45 backpacks, Leupold VX-4HD Riflescopes – New for 2026, Huntworth mid-weight Camouflage apparel
Bear Safety
Don't forget your essential safety products such as bear bangers and bear spray—staples for anyone spending time in bear country.
Suggested Products – Counter Assault Bear Spray, Tru-Flare Bear Bangers
Turkey Season
Spring Turkey Season typically begins on April 25th and runs through May 31st in Canada, applying only to bearded birds during this period. Chasing these gobbling fowl is a popular and exciting hunt for Canadians each spring. Korth Group and its partners are always excited to help you achieve a successful bearded mount on the wall!
Suggested Products – Vanish Concealment from Allen, Turkey Decoys from Montana Decoys, Winchester Long Beard TSS loads
Varmint / Gopher Season
Arguably the most fun you can legally have in Central and Western Canada is gopher and varmint season. While they may be a sore spot for farmers, it's a thrilling time for shooters and hunters to tune up for summer.
These ground‑dwelling critters cause extensive damage to livestock and crops. As we see a wide range of Korth Group "varmint control" products leaving the warehouse, we know it's time to take advantage of this great precision‑shooting opportunity.
Suggested Products – ELEY High Velocity 22lr, Hornady V-Max Loads, Winchester BB Varmint or Super X Varmint options, Ruger American Rimfires and 10/22's, Ruger American Gen 2 Predator .223
Snow Goose
Spring Snow Goose season is a fast‑paced and high‑energy pursuit that brings hunters back to the fields after winter's grip releases. Large migratory flocks move north during the spring conservation season, creating exciting opportunities that demand preparation, precision, and teamwork.
Running through late spring across much of Canada, Snow Goose hunting is all about volume and efficiency—decoy spreads, electronic callers where permitted, reliable semi‑automatics, and plenty of ammunition. As these migrations ignite action across the prairies, Korth Group ensures dealers are stocked with the gear needed to capitalize on both the experience and the opportunity. When the skies fill with white, you'll want to be ready.
Suggested Products – Challenger Magnum and Super Magnum loads, Winchester Xpert Snow Goose loads, Fabarm XLR5 Semi Auto Shotguns
Fishing
As the ice melts and lakes open, a new world of opportunity emerges for passionate anglers—and for Korth Group. From lake to river to ocean, Korth Group is proud and pleased to join the fishing community by offering several brands, with more growth to come soon.
Suggested Products – Gamakatsu Hooks, Okuma trolling reels, Eagle Claw Hooks and Terminal, Gibbs Lures, Scotty downriggers and accessories.
So, get outside and enjoy the warmth and activities that summer brings. But don't forget your spring opportunities for hunting, shooting sports, and fishing. Whether you're a consumer or looking to take advantage of spring revenue streams for your business, Korth Group will be right beside you along the journey.
About Korth Group Ltd. Based in Okotoks, Alberta (20 mins south of Calgary, Alberta) Korth Group Ltd. is a family-owned leader in the distribution of premium outdoor and shooting sports products. Since 1977, they have partnered with the world's most respected brands to bring high-quality equipment to the Canadian market.
Learn more at: www.korthgroup.com Partnership & Media Inquiries: info@korthgroup.com