Northwest BC Stone Sheep Hunt

ABOUT OUTFITTER:
This HFA-endorsed outfitter brings over 15 years of experience operating in a truly remote 3,300-square-mile concession—one of Canada’s premier hunting areas. With 95% of the territory seeing little to no resident hunting pressure and no riverboat access, the land remains wild, pristine, and virtually untouched. Access is strictly by floatplane or horse pack train, preserving the area's raw wilderness character.

The territory includes nearly 70 lakes (many offering excellent fishing), one floatplane-accessible river, and multiple well-established camps. All moose and mountain caribou hunts are conducted on horseback, and hunters are always placed in areas where both species are present—though some locations favor one over the other. Mid-hunt relocations are common and made at the guide’s discretion based on game movement. Hunters are encouraged to trust their guide’s judgment and instincts.

Game animals in the area are often curious around horses, creating up-close encounters. Hunts typically involve glassing from elevated vantage points and stalking once game is located. Caribou tend to roam open flats, while moose prefer meadow edges and dense willow thickets.

This concession is renowned for producing high-quality Canadian Moose and Mountain Caribou, with solid opportunities for Stone Sheep and Rocky Mountain Goats as well. Sightings of wolves, wolverines, and the occasional black bear are also possible. Elevations range from 2,000 to 5,000 feet at valley floors, with rugged peaks reaching up to 9,000 feet.

HUNT DETAILS:
BACKPACK HUNT: This outfitter typically hunts Stone Sheep with backpacks. Backpack hunting involves loading up a big pack with all you will need for the hunt duration- tent, sleeping bag, pad, clothes, food etc and carrying it into the mountains. Your pack will generally weigh 55-65lbs and training with the pack and boots you’ll be using on the hunt are essential when preparing for the hunt. This hunt is a full 10 day backpack hunt. Usually the most physical of the options as you’re dropped off on a small lake where you will have all 10 days worth of gear and food on your back and head out for the duration of the trip. Days will be spent hiking and glassing and camping wherever you end up each day. This is an awesome remote experience in some incredible country, but very physically demanding so the more you train the better the experience will be.

Backpack hunting is a very efficient and effective way to hunt this area as you can hike to the best vantage points and stay as long as needed- with the flexibility of moving camp as the hunt progresses. They often will hike and camp on the tops of mountains and ridges which provides the best glassing and biggest viewing areas. These hunts take place in some of the most rugged and breath-taking terrain imaginable and will push your physical and mental limits. With training, a good attitude and the willingness to “do what it takes” you will have an amazing backpack hunt.

Upon arrival in camp your guide will help you go through your pack and prepare and pack your food for the hunt. You will have time to check your weapon and make sure everything is ready for the hunt before you leave for the field.

This area is very well known for a healthy Stone Sheep and Rocky Mountain Goat population. Wolves and Wolverines are in the area, and the occasional Black Bear seems to show up as well. The elevations of the lakes and rivers range from 2,000 – 5000 feet, and most of the mountains in the area are rough and steep, with the highest peaks reaching up to between 7,000 & 9,000 ft.

ATV and HIKE: They have some road or trail access into sheep & goat country and utilize it the best they can. Each year they take a couple rams and billy’s this way. In some areas they will set up a base camp with a wall tent and spike out from there when needed. When hunting out of a wall tent some days will be spent hiking to the tops of ridges and checking hidden basins and other days will be spent driving and glassing from good lookouts. However be prepared for anything as they may load up backpacks and spend multiple days in the mountains. In other areas they will use the roads and trails to get into the mountains and then start 10 days of hunting from there. In this instance ATV’s will just be used to access the area at the start of the hunt but once you start hiking you won’t typically return to them until the end of the hunt. This is a true backpack hunt where you will be climbing mountains and crossing valleys while living out of your backpack for the duration of the hunt.

HORSEBACK: In some instances you will access sheep and goat country on horseback much in the same way as how we use ATV’s. We want all horse hunters to be packed like a backpack hunt and prepared to spike out on foot. Wranglers can drop you off and pick you up but the sheep are usually where horses don’t go. It will be up to you and the guide to go find them. Every once and awhile we take a ram from the horses but more often than not, multiple nights on the mountain are standard. Depending on the area and logistics the horses can be utilized
to move between mountain chains and relocate however you need to prepare for 10 days of backpacking even when using horses to access the hunting area.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Upon arrival at the designated meeting location, clients are greeted by the outfitter’s team and prepped for travel into the concession via floatplane or vehicle. Comfortable base camp accommodations and hearty meals are provided throughout the hunt.

The outfitter’s experienced crew of guides, wranglers, and support staff return season after season. Their professionalism, strong work ethic, and dedication to client satisfaction are evident in every aspect of the operation. Most camps consist of cozy cabins, traditional wall tents, or mountain style tents, offering a true wilderness experience with all the essentials.

LICENSE INFORMATION:
These hunts are fully guided and all-inclusive. Necessary tags and licenses will be provided by the outfitter upon arrival—no need to secure them in advance.