Canada Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Moose, Elk, Caribou, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Wolf, Wolverine and Dall Sheep Hunts, Northern British Columbia

Your hunting adventure takes place in Northern British Columbia’s Canadian Rockies. Here we have huge moose, grizzly and 6 point elk that make the Boone and Crocket score book. The reasons are many but some that take top priority is diversity of habitat, with feed filled mountainous valleys, plateaus and wetland complexes. In habiting this 3,500 square kilometer area are an abundance of Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Moose, Elk, Caribou, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Wolf, Wolverine and Dall Sheep.

 Minimal hunting pressure in maximum miles of hunting area that we manage with the respect and dignity it deserves and the quality it returns.

The popular hunting method in our area is by horseback but we also feature river, 4X4 and ATV hunts. Our staff provides you with everything required for a successful adventure including expert guides, home-made meals, well tamed horses, equipment and clean comfortable log cabins. Our skilled personnel are there to serve "you" and will go to great lengths to turn your dream hunt into reality. 

Our 3,500 square kilometer area is amongst some of the finest big game range and hunting grounds in North America. Trophy animals don’t appear by chance but by scouting and management and scouting again. 

 There are a variety of hunting packages for a wide range of animals. Combination hunts are one of our specialties. Moose, elk and bear offer a true "mixed bag" hunting opportunity for several other species. Being a  proud members of the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia, Northern B.C. Guides Association and the British Columbia Wildlife Federation confirms our commitment to quality hunting and service to the hunter.

 

Accommodations 

 

 

Main Lodge

Our base camp consists of a main lodge and 3 log cabins. The solar powered cabins might be rustic looking but they are clean, warm and comfortable. From there, and according to the species wanted, hunters can travel to 7 other outpost log cabins or wall-tents we have established in our area.

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We seldom allows more than two hunters and guides to share the same outpost cabin at the same time. This is our way of giving each of our customers the individual attention and consideration they deserve. 

Our menu is varied and meals are mostly home-made. We are open to special requests as far as dietary restrictions are concerned. 

On a regular day, breakfast is served early in the morning in order to make the most use out of daylight. Occasionally, there will be late starts primarily due to the horses. This is never truer than if you depart from an outpost cabin where horses are turned loose to forage each night. Finding them in the morning and getting them back to camp in time does have its charm. 

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Our Area - Peace Region

 

 

 

 

We hunt the Peace Region, one of British Columbia's most northern and pristine area, is simply referred to as the Serengeti of North America. The area contains some of the biggest moose and elk in the province. The region is also home to all kinds of wildlife consisting of stone sheep, mountain goat, caribou, mule and whitetail deer. In addition, one can find 8 kinds of predators such as lynx, cougars, wolverines, wolves, coyotes, foxes, grizzly bears and black bears.

 

 

 

The rivers and lakes of Peace Region hold good stocks of Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike, Lake and Bull Trout. Many of these fishing holes are just a short driving distance from base camp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hunting Styles

We have a highly populated big game area but your success on a hunt might depend on your physical fitness, mental attitude and how hard you are willing to work. Nonetheless, we will ensure that the hunt you choose fits your expectation and your pace. 

When it comes to big game, we offer our clients 4 types of hunting styles: horseback, boat, 4X4 and ATV. Each style allows itself plenty of time to "spot and stalk". 

 

Horseback

This hunting style is very popular to cover vast country hunting on gentle and experienced horses allows the hunter to cover more area with relative ease. The horse does most of the work while the hunter gets to rest and preserve his energy. This is a definite advantage when traveling in steep grounds. No need to be a skilled rider to hunt by horseback. If a hunter can sit firmly in the saddle, the horse usually does the rest. We will teach you what is necessary to know. Basic riding instructions provided at the start of the hunt will give you the degree of assurance needed for the remainder of your trip. Depending on where the game is located, it is not uncommon for a hunter to spend a couple hours per day riding in the saddle. Hunts are conducted in both high drainages and lowlands. Numerous stops are made for glassing and resting purposes. Some walking is involved. 

 

Boat Hunts

This hunting style is an easy way to go. Boat hunts are for those who might be a little bend out of shape or who just prefer a less strenuous hunt that gives them plenty of time to glass and take pictures. The hunt is limited to river shore lines and lakes. Depending on the season, the distance and the weather, overnight camping might be required at times. 

 

 

ATV or 4X4

These hunts are intended for individuals who prefer to hunt with relative ease and cover lots of ground in a day. Hunts are restricted to water holes, trails and old logging roads. Walking distance is contingent on the individual’s physical condition. These hunts are based out of the main lodge unless otherwise specified. 

 

Backpack

These hunts are more challenging physically and a hunter does not cover as much ground as he normally would with a horse. The technique does have its rewards. Backpacking is used on a sheep hunt.

Policy on Wounded Game

We are committed to the retrieval of wounded game. During a hunt, if an animal is wounded, it is the guide's duty and responsibility to decide if the animal has been hit seriously or not. A person will be able to carry on with his/her hunt for that species if and only if, the wounded animal's life is not in danger. Should the guide decide the animal will die due to its wound; the hunt for that species is called off. A hunter and guide are expected to spend at least one day searching for a wounded animal. 

Species Hunted

Please note that the information concerning number specifics on animals and their distribution within B.C. province, are quotes taken from publications of the Ministry of Environment. 

We are well known for our healthy population of big game animals predators consisting of Canadian Moose, Elk, Grizzly, Black Bear, Deer, Caribou, Stone Sheep and Wolf

 

Canadian Moose

 

•In recent decades, moose have been one of the most important game species in British Columbia providing more meat than all other ungulates combined.

•Moose is the most distributed ungulate in B. C. with a population estimated at 170,000 and of which, 70% are in the northern part of the province.

•We have an excellent herd of trophy class bulls. Our bulls range from 115 cm (45 inches ) to 155 cm (60 inches) with some taken even larger.

•We are fortunate to have an early season hunt in our area which allows for any bull to be taken. This hunt runs the last two weeks of August.

•Starting early September until the end of October is our trophy moose hunt. Rules are in effect. A hunter can only take an animal having antlers with at least 3 points (tines) on one brow palm (Tripalm bull moose) OR having at least one antler with a minimum of 10 points (tines), including the brow palm.

•Depending on the weather, the rut for moose and elk usually starts around mid-September. This makes for an excellent combination hunt.

•We hunt in wetlands, burns, logged areas, lower parts of avalanche tracks, and in the sub-alpine spruce willow zones.

•Our hunts have an excellent success rate and our trophy animals are known to be of high quality in size.

•The hunting methods in use are: ground blinds, calling, spotting and stalking.

Rocky Mountain Elk

 

•Elk is an important game animal in British Columbia prized for its meat and antlers.

•It is the province's second largest ungulate, moose being the first.

•Though highly regulated, the elk population is very healthy.

•Experts estimate the province holds 40,000 elk with the most numerous and major concentration being in the northern area.

•This is home to numerous and some of the most superb looking animals you will ever see.

•We have 2 types of elk hunts. We have 3 points bull hunts at the end of August and early September. We also have 6 points bull hunts at the beginning of September until the end of October. In proceeding in this manner, we ensure a healthy population of old bulls to hunt year after year.

•Expect to ride in the dark. Elk loves early morning and evening hours. A hunter's day usually begins 1 to 2 hours before daylight. By mid-afternoon each hunter and guide depart a second time from camp by horse. The evening hunt lasts until dusk, at which time hunters and guides return to camp.

•Elk commonly form large social groups and often share their range with other ungulates such as deer. If luck is on his side, a hunter gets to choose attentively his prized animal.

•Elk is found in a variety of habitats but generally likes mountain slopes, burn areas and grassy interior valleys with scattered tree cover.

•Depending on the weather, the rut for moose and elk usually starts around mid-September. This makes for an excellent combination hunt.

•Our hunts have an extremely high success rate and some of our trophy animals make the book.

•The hunting methods in use are: bugling, spotting and stalking.

Grizzly Bear

 

•The grizzly is the 2nd largest land predator in North America and is widely distributed throughout British Columbia.

•The grizzly bear is found in 80% of the province but primarily lives in the Rocky Mountains and northern boreal forests.

•With a minimum of 13,800 grizzlies at home in B.C., we have the good fortune of having a very stable grizzly bear population in its own territory.

•The grizzly in our area are very large with all the ungulates for them to feed on. Maximum weights of 500 kg (1,100 lbs) have been recorded in the Peace Region area.

•Grizzly colors can range from creamy yellow to almost black. In the Rocky Mountains the color tends towards being dark with a silver tipped pattern.

•The grizzly bear, a solitary animal by nature, is classified as a carnivore yet it eats a wide variety of food making it an omnivore. A grizzly likes to forage at a variety of elevations. He is usually spotted in the rugged terrain of upper slopes and basins or in the valley bottoms of drainages.

•A spring hunting trip is held during the 2nd sub week of May just after the bear starts coming out of his mountain den. At this time of year, the fur is in excellent shape.

•A spring bear hunt tends to be much more relaxed. The days are long and a bear is very active covering great distances to feed. A regular day begins at dawn so we can check slides and valleys near camp. We usually return to camp in the late morning for lunch and a rest before leaving camp mid-afternoon and staying out until dusk. Some days we may bring a lunch and stay out all day roving either the main valleys or the sides of drainages.

•We offers a spring grizzly hunt in combination with black bear and wolf and in the fall, a grizzly hunt in combination with moose, elk, deer, black bear and wolf.

•Harvest is very strictly regulated and will only harvest a boar grizzly bear and will not let a hunter shoot a lone bear if we feel it might be mistaken for a female.

•Our hunts have a very high success rate and our trophy animals are known to be of excellent size.

•A grizzly hunt is usually 10 days and is conducted in the same manner as a black bear using the spot and stalk technique.

Black Bear

 

•The population of black bear in B.C. is at a historic high, estimating 120,000 to 160,000 bears in the province. The black bear is the most widely distributed mammal in B.C. forests.

•We never suffer a shortage of these critters. Our black bear population is in great shape.

•A black bear is not always black. Other color phases that occur include cinnamon, brown and blonde.

•A black bear is particularly attracted to foods that are abundant, low in fiber, easily digestible, high in protein and energy and that can be reached with little energy expenditure.

•Home ranges are usually made up of several feeding areas connected by travel routes. The trails are often located in wooded areas that provide cover as a black bear will often avoid open spaces when moving from one feeding site to another.

•A black bear, a solitary animal by nature, is classified as a carnivore yet it eats a wide variety of food making it omnivorous.

•A spring hunting trip is held during the 2nd week of May just after the bear starts coming out of his mountain den. At this time of year the fur is in excellent shape.

•A spring bear hunt tends to be much more relaxed. The days are long and a bear is very active covering great distances to feed. A regular day begins at dawn so we can check slides and valleys near camp. We usually return to camp in the late morning for lunch and a rest before leaving camp mid-afternoon and staying out until dusk. Some days we may bring a lunch and stay out all day roving either the main valleys or the side of drainages.

•Habitats a black bear uses are as varied as the food it eats: forest, wetlands, sub-alpine meadows, avalanche chutes, grassy slopes, burned areas and shore lines of lakes and rivers.

•We offer a spring black bear hunt in combination with grizzly and wolf. In the fall, a black bear hunt is offered in combination with moose, elk, deer, grizzly bear and wolf.

•Our hunts have a very high success rate and our trophy animals are known to be of excellent size.

•A black bear hunt is usually 10 days and is conducted in the same manner as grizzly bear using the spot and stalk technique.

Deer

 

•Deer is the most prolific big game animal in Canada including British Columbia.

•The animal is not considered a species at risk.

•About 20,000 to 25,000 deer occupy the northern areas of B.C.

•A deer travels alone or in small groups and often shares its range with other ungulates.

•Deer can adapt to varied climates and inhabit all types of ecological zones, from alpine to valley bottoms. The animal is completely at home in remote valleys and wilderness areas.

•It can be hunted in conjunction with either elk, moose, caribou, bear, sheep and wolf.

•Depending on the zone and the hunt dates, we harvest bucks with a minimum of 3 or 4 points on at least 1 antler.

•Our hunts for mule and white tail deer have a very high success rate.

•The hunting methods in use are: antler rubbing, spotting and stalking.

Caribou

 

•B.C. has a population of over 16,500 caribou.

•Caribou are a medium sized member of the deer family.

•An estimated 2,500 to 3,500 animals inhabit the Peace Region.

•Caribou live in the most severe environmental conditions and occupy the most restrictive northern niches in the world.

•Caribou occur throughout the secluded spots of the boreal and sub-alpine forests.

•This animal needs large ranges of contiguous suitable habitat with little or no disturbance in order to spread out and avoid predators.

•Primarily grazers by nature, caribou eat tree lichens 8 months of the year. It depends on lichens such as witch's hair and old man's beard that are found in old growth forests.

•In the fall, a caribou moves down to low elevations where it over-winters before moving back up to higher elevations in late spring and summer.

•Caribou travel in very small groups. Thus it is possible to spot several prized animals all at once.

•Caribou cannot tolerate the same high levels of hunting as other members of the deer family.

•Hunts for caribou are highly regulated and we have been fortunate to offer an early season velvet hunt which allows for any bull to be taken. This hunt runs the last 2 weeks of August.

•The whole month of September is our trophy taking season where only 5 point and larger bulls can be bagged.

•We can offer a caribou hunt in combination with several other ungulates and predators.

•Our hunts have a very good success rate.

•A caribou hunt is conducted in the same manner as other ungulates using the spot and stalk technique.

Stone Sheep

 

•Stone sheep is the most highly prized trophy hunt offered in British Columbia. Hunters like to call this animal the "true mammal of the mountains".

•Experts estimate the present B.C. population to be roughly 3,100 animals.

•A stone sheep's coat is generally dark gray to black, but the color may include silver gray, yellowish brown, or almost white.

•A sheep sheds its winter coat in June or July and looks shabby and untidy until the new coat grows back in. This is a good reason why many hunters like to hunt sheep in late summer and fall.

•The ram doesn't annually shed its horns like other ungulates such as elk, moose and deer. The horns continue to grow throughout the sheep's life but growth slows down during the winter season. A ring is what indicates the animal's age. Though rare nowadays, some ram horns have been known to reach 122 cm (48 inches) from base to tip.

•A stone sheep has concave hooves with rough pads that provide good footing on rocky terrain. The hooves allow a sheep to establish its range in the high alpine zone anywhere from 300 m to 2,200 m in elevation. This animal loves to live dangerously as it seeks out treeless ranges with little or no cover, conveniently placed close to cliffs for shelter and grazing.

•A sheep feeds by moving between traditional seasonal ranges. It relies on low growing grasses, herbs, sedges, sprouted willow and poplar leaves.

•Stone sheep is among the most social of British Columbia's hoofed animals. Ram groups have well developed social rules and a dominant hierarchy in which a ram's size, mainly the dimension of his horns, determines his place in the hierarchy. During most of the year, ewes and rams occupy separate ranges. As a rule, many veteran hunters know too well that a big ram is seldom on his own and it's good practice to always look around.

•In late summer and fall, sheep are often spotted in openings next to "salt licks", rugged breaks and terraces, rocky outcrops, burns, grasslands, streams and rock slides.

•These are tough hunts. The better shape you are in, the more pleasant the experience and more improved are your chances of a successful hunt.

•For a sheep hunt, we’ll use horses and backpacking. Outpost cabins or wall tents are situated a short distance from the hunting sites.

•We have our own secret niches where a hunter can find a quality ram. We will provide you with a good chance of harvesting a ram; nonetheless, the final result depends to great extent on your physical condition and your shooting abilities.

•We can offer a sheep hunt in combination with many other ungulates and predators.

•Our hunts have a very good success rate and some of our trophy animals do make the book.

•A sheep hunt is conducted with plenty of patience and good knowledge of the spot and stalk technique.

Wolf

 

•The wolf is found in most areas of Canada.

•Wolves are very plentiful in northern British Columbia including our area where they have plenty of ungulates and small mammals to feed on.

•Ungulates comprise 80% of the wolf's diet.

•Weight varies from 26 to 77 kg (57 to 170 lbs).

•The animal's coat can range from coal black to creamy white.

•A wolf pack's hunting area can occupy 165 to 500 square km (100 to 300 square miles).

•This animal is smart and a well organized predator. Hunting together in packs, members can catch much larger prey than when hunting alone. Wolves prefer to chase young, old and sick animals. On occasions, they've been known to even tackle a full grown moose and elk.

•A wolf likes to occupy grasslands, forests and stream side woodlands.

•Our wolf season spreads over a 10 month period. The wolf makes for a good combination hunt with other species.

Location

We recommend flying to Fort Nelson airport the pickup point coming in from Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver. 

You can also drive right up to our door from any city in Canada. The roads leading to us are in excellent condition. We are roughly a 2 day ride from the Canada/USA border. Upon booking a hunt, we can provide you with further travel instructions should you require them. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Hunting Prices and Schedules (2011-2012)

The prices are in Canadian dollars. Currently the US dollar and the Canadian Dollar are about equal.

Moose or Elk Hunt (Year - 2011)

August 15 to August 22:8 days.................can. $ 5,950

August 22 to August 31:10 days.................can. $ 7,300

September 1 to September 10:10 days.................can. $ 7,300

September 12 to September 21:10 days.................can. $ 7,300

September 23 to October 2:10 days.................can. $ 7,300

October 4 to October 13:10 days.................can. $ 7,300

October 15 to October 24:10 days.................can. $ 7,300

October 24 to October 31:8 days.................can. $ 5,950

 

Combo Hunt - Harvest Fees on 2nd Animal (Year - 2011)

Moose:.................can. $ 3,000

Elk:.................can. $ 3,000

Caribou:.................can. $ 2,000

Mule Deer:.................can. $ 1,800

Whitetail Deer:.................can. $ 1,800

Stone Sheep:.................can. $ 14,000

Black Bear:.................can. $ 1,800

Grizzly Bear:.................can. $ 7,000

Wolf:.................can. $ 300

Wolverine:.................can. $ 250

 

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Stone Sheep Hunt (Year - 2011)

August to October:10 days.................can. $ 16,000

 

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Spring Hunt (Year - 2011)

Black Bear:May 1 to June 1510 days.................can. $ 3,500

* Second Bear:.................can. $ 1,200

 

Grizzly Bear:May 1 to June 15  10 daysSpring Specialcan. $ 6,500

 September 1 to 

  September 3010 days.................can. $ 8,500

(A $3,000 trophy fee applies to a successful grizzly hunt.)

 

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Winter Hunt (Year - 2011 - 2012)

Wolf:    February to March    10 days.................can. $ 3,800

 

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Base Cost Includes:

•All hunts are based on 1 hunter per guide. 

o* A 2 hunter to one guide hunt can also be arranged if so desired.

o* Non-hunter: $250 daily charge

•Round-trip transportation from Fort Nelson to base camp

•Food and accommodation

•Field care of the meat, field caping and pre-preparation of trophies

•Royalties

Not Included in Price:

•Basic resident or non-resident British Columbia hunting license

•Different species license and tag. These are required in addition to the basic hunting license.

•HST to base cost and if applicable, harvest fees on 2nd animal

•Alcoholic beverages

•Shipping, crating and export permits. For an extra fee, we can arrange crating and shipping of your trophies.

Terms of Payment:

•All prices are shown in Canadian dollars.

•Payment accepted only in: cash, traveler or certified checks, money order, wire payment.

•A 50% deposit is required by January 1st to book all hunts.

•The balance of the hunt fee is due 60 days before the hunt starts.

Cancellation Policy:

•Notice of cancellation must be in writing and received by us 60 days before start of the hunt. Any less forfeits down payment.

•Deposits will be refunded less a 20% service charge.

•A hunter may send a replacement hunter at no loss.

Licenses:

•We will send you a hunting license application form well in advance of your hunt.

•All game licenses and tags are guaranteed.

•All game licenses and species tags must be acquired prior to the hunt.

Handling of Meat and Trophies:

•Upon the completion of your hunt, we will have your trophy ready for the taxidermist and the meat ready for the meat cutter.

Gratuities:

•"If you feel the personnel has done a good job and has gone the extra mile for you, then perhaps they deserve a tip." The amount of the tip is entirely up to you. From past experience, tips to guides have been in the 10% range and tips to wranglers, in the 5% range and up.

Notes:

•Each hunter and guest is required to sign a Liability Release and Waiver form upon arrival.

•It would be recommended that a hunter arrives the day before a hunt in order to settle in, meet his guide and head down to the range to sight in his rifle or bow.

•Allowances must be made for a guide to diligently process the trophies when they are harvested. Keep in mind that generally the day after harvest is spent processing your trophy and is considered one of your hunt days.

•There will be no hunting on change-over days, as the crew requires the day for personal chores and rest between hunts.

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