Northern BC Backcountry Elk in the Rut

This outfitter offers excellent hunting opportunities for Rocky Mountain Elk, Canadian Moose, Rocky Mountain Goats, Continental Black Bears, Mule Deer, Wolf, Wolverine, Cougar, and Lynx, as well as Stone Sheep if booked far enough in advance. Their high standards, comfortable accommodations, and experienced guides paired with their conservation-focused approach to hunting provides clients with a truly once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience.

British Columbia is one of the best areas to hunt trophy elk during the bugle season. The elk population is continuing to increase and trophy quality is excellent. Only 6×6 or better bulls are harvested with an average score of 300 Boone and Crockett points. All hunts are one guide per one hunter unless otherwise noted. Camps are cabins and or tents. All meals, lodging, guides, horses (where applicable), skinning and salting of hides is included.

Big Game Season in Northern British Columbia runs from August 1st through October 31st, and each hunt offered comes with10 full hunting days. Custom length packages can be prepared (or arranged) for clients looking to hunt longer than 10 days for multiple species as well. This does not include traveling days. Hunting in early August are mainly Stone Sheep, however, clients can also hunt Elk and Moose if the chance should arise. Elk and Moose season opens August 15th.

In their Northern British Columbia areas, the majority of their hunting is done on horseback with some hunting being conducted by boat and backpacking. They have a string of reliable horses, well adapted to the mountainous terrain, and they have qualified guides skilled at hunting game, handling horses, and caring for trophies, accompanies each client. All of their hunts are also offered as a one-on-one guide to hunter ratio, and in most cases, hunters and their guides operate from spike camps, cabins and/or tents away from base camp. This is accomplished easily with sturdy horses equipped with the best saddles and pack gear; allowing the hunter to cover more ground and increasing his chances of collecting a trophy animal.

This outfitter has several lodging options. The main Camp sits on a 1/2 section of deeded land on the edge of the Rockies and is home to a Wilderness Resort. This remote, 10,000-square-foot, multi-activity lodge caters to the eco-tourist, adventure traveler, angler, and hunting client. The lodge includes all amenities found at a resort and enables you to enjoy the true wilderness at its finest. The main camp will spoil you and your non-hunting guests with great cooking, a full spa facility, and excellent hunting. With 15 additional satellite camps fitted with cabins and/or tents and a friendly and knowledgeable crew, you are assured that your hunt will be a great experience. Tent camps and backpack hunts are available if necessary to make your hunt and adventure more successful, along with horses to make your days easier and your load lighter you truly can sit back and enjoy yourself. Satellite telephones are at all of their spike camps, and that allows them to stay in touch with the main camp at all times.