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British Columbia Moose Hunt

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Description

British Columbia is home to the Canadian sub species of moose, these moose can be found anywhere from the heavily forested willow swamps to the high valley basins. During the calling season in Sept/Oct the bulls are in rut and in search of females, this can make for an exciting hunt! The possibility of a seeing a bull with antlers in excess 40 inches wide is possible, while he grunts and thrashes everything in sight. This rut moose hunt take place in Northern Rocky mountains park on the Eastern Slope of British Columbia, Canada. Terrain in this part of the province consists of mostly lush willow valleys these big B.C. bull moose call home. This diverse area bodes high success moose hunts in the true wilderness of British Columbia! This is a 9 day fully guided 1:1 hunt. Hunt is 11 days with 9 actual hunting days.

Details

Species: Canada Moose
Average Classification: 40 - 50
Shot Opportunity: 85
Weapons: Rifle, Archery

Hunt Catalog #: RB19787-05
Tag Availability: Landowner Voucher

Classification details:

Mature bulls are targeted for this hunt. There are restrictions on number of brown tines and paddle size for harvest objectives.

Options

Elk

Elk $9,000.00

Mountain Goat

Mountain Goat $9,000.00

Wolf

Wolf $1,000.00

Black Bear

Black Bear $1,000.00

Non-hunter

Non-hunter $3,500.00

Rifle Rental

Rifle Rental $500.00

Available Dates

September 21, 2024 - October 06, 2024

Pricing

Price: $32,500.00

Licenses, taxes and 5% GST tax not included in the hunt price. License Costs: Non-resident License - $180. Moose - $250.00. Mountain Goat - $350.00. Elk - $250.00. Wolf - $50.00. Harvest fee - $125. *FULL FOR 2023. *SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 2024. Hunting Dates: Sept 21-Oct 1 and Sept 27-Oct 8. A 25% deposit is required to hold a spot more that one year in advance, a 50% deposit is required within a year of the hunt and full payment must be made 90 days prior to your hunt date.

Group Options

Trophy fees are for additional species not included in your hunt package. For example the sheep/goat combo hunt includes both species, there are no trophy fees associated with the goat or sheep. Trophy fees are paid in advance for goat, moose and elk. Trophy fee will be returned at the completion of hunt if additional animal is not harvested. Option to add an elk to the hunt. Option to add a mountain goat to the hunt. Option to add a black bear to the hunt. Option to add a wolf to the hunt. Option for a non-hunter. Option for a rifle rental.

Location

Fort Saint John, British Columbia, Canada

Refund Policy:

Deposits are not refundable. When you make a deposit or payment that money is used to reserve your adventure dates and we cannot sell them to anyone else. If for some reason you have to cancel, you will lose your deposit and any payments you have made. If you are concerned that you might get sick or otherwise have to cancel, we suggest buying trip insurance. There are insurance companies that specialize in providing insurance policies for outfitter bookings and hunts. One such company we recommend is globalrescue.com. It is also our policy, depending on the adventure you booked and at our discretion, that if you have to cancel and we are able to book a replacement for you at the regular price we will work with you to apply your deposits to another adventure. Please note that we cannot refund or roll state or government license fees, application fees, draw results, or tags.

Description

The Canadian sub species of moose are in the middle of the size bracket. Being smaller than the Alaska/Yukon species to the north, and larger than the Shiras species to the south. These typical mature bulls will have antlers varying from 45-55 inches in width with the occasional bull harvested over 55". This outfitter only hunts moose during the rut to ensure the best possible chance of success for hunters. All moose hunts will be done via horseback with the hunter and his guide traveling throughout the area calling for these rutting bulls. Hunters can expect long horse rides throughout the concession as well as hiking to high vantage points to glass the countless valleys for roaming bulls. This is a 1:1 fully guided 9 day hunt.

HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)

Lodging & Accommodations: Cabin/Lodge
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Lodging & Accommodations Scale
5 - Cabin/Lodge
4 - Bunk House/Trailer
3 - Wall Tent
2 - Backpack Tent
1 - Client Provided/Hotel

All of our clients enjoy superb lodging during their hunt with this outfitter. Base camp will be in small, clean, and comfortable cabins. In some cases a wall tent or spike camp will be utilized to find game. Outfitter will supply tents but hunter must bring a sleeping bag and be flexible moving if game is found in different areas.

Menu & Food: Field Kitchen
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Menu & Food Scale
5 - 5 Star Catered
4 - Full Kitchen
3 - Field Kitchen
2 - Backpack Food
1 - Client Provided

During your stay a full time chef will prepare excellent home-cooked meals. The day typically starts with a big breakfast before the hunter heads out for a day of hunting. The guide will pack a lunch and snacks for midday. Upon the return from the hunt a hot supper will await. Whether you are joining for a black bear, mountain goat trophy moose hunt, or elk hunt, this is the ideal location to relax after an exciting day of hunting. The lodge has plenty of space to enjoy a beverage and tell stories of the days adventures. If wall tent or spike camp is utilized then field kitchen will be provided with a mix of fresh food and backpacking food.

Physical Conditions: Moderate Hiking
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Physical Conditions Scale:
5 - All Vehicle Access
4 - Light Hiking
3 - Moderate Hiking
2 - Heavy Hiking
1 - Extreme Back Country

All of these elk hunts are spot and stalk with sightings throughout the day during the rut making for an exciting and active hunt! Hunter will need to be in good physical shape to hike to get into areas with big bulls.

Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

When traveling here your destination is Fort Saint John, British Columbia. A member of the team will pick hunters up at the airport upon arrival, from there you will head straight to camp. Scheduled charter costs are included in the hunt cost.

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Description

The outfitter supplies 1x1 Guiding, Lodging/Accommodations. Food and beverages while hunting (excluding alcohol). Air Charter to/from camp on scheduled flights, transportation within the hunting territory, trophy preparation of animal. field preparation of meat, facilities and equipment to butcher meat and 50lbs of meat on charter out of camp with charter fee. Maximum of 80 lbs. of gear allowed per person on the charter including the rifle. No hard gun cases on the charter-they must be left in town. Unscheduled flights can be arranged if requested (leaving camp early) but a $2500 cost will be required and paid to the outfitter before arrangements will be made. Full gear list to be provided if requested when booked.

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