Moose
NUMBER 1 TROPHY MOOSE HUNT
PRODUCES RECORD BOOK BULLS
100% SUCCESS RATE 8 YEARS
Last fall this outfitter took 17 rifle moose
hunters all during the rut and all 17 took massive bulls, with the best
one going 68 inches. In 2011 his 14 hunters took 14 bulls with the
best going 69 inches taken by HCU hunter, John Lee. In 2010 all 11
hunters took trophy bulls, including a 71-inch bull and 3 more over 65
inches. Attention bowhunters, 2 bulls were taken with archery gear
including the pending new World Record Pope and Young bull going 68
inches and grossing 253. In 2009 a 68-inch bull was taken that
would go 250 Boone and Crockett points putting it in the top 20 bulls
ever recorded. Over the past 8 years 101 hunters have taken 101
bulls, with 100 percent success on mountain caribou, including plenty of
record book animals. This is without a doubt one of the best moose
hunts in North America.
The outfitter has recently acquired a helicopter
that he utilizes along with his bush plane to get into more remote areas
in his 9,000 square mile concession. This area also serves as
wintering grounds for big old moose and caribou.
8-day moose hunts guided 1x1 are $18,000 plus $2,500 to
transport the meat, plus license, tags and tax. Mountain caribou can be
added on a $4,000 trophy fee plus license. He offers 3 consecutive
hunts during the month of September. Roundtrip charter from Norman
Wells to camp is about $1,000 and this hunt normally needs booked at
least 1 year in advance. Hunt MS119.
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MOOSE IN THE WRANGELL’S
10 DAYS ONLY $12,500
The outfitter owns 2 bordering concessions and no
other guides or outfitters are allowed in his areas. The area is
known to produce heavy massed bulls with good brow tines, but not
necessarily the widest spreads. Moose numbers are experiencing a
current high. He runs two 10-day hunts and the early one starts
September 8 and the second hunt is September 19. We prefer the second
hunt, which is closer to the rut.
Last fall he took one hunter on the early hunt and
he was unsuccessful, although he did take a dall sheep. The second
hunt finished 3 for 4, including a 61-inch bull taken by HCU hunter
Chuck Mager. 2011 went 4 for 4, with the best going 61 inches and
a hunter also took a grizzly on a trophy fee.
Two 10-day hunts guided 1x1 are $12,500 and run from
September 8 to 28. Once you have taken your bull, grizzly can be hunted
for an additional $5,000. The outfitter is well known for his piloting
skills and he acquired his areas from his father many years ago and
continues to run this personal family operation. Hunters fly into Anchorage and rent a car to Slana where they
are met. No charter flights. Hunt MS822.
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ALASKA
TROPHY MOOSE AREA
BARGAIN PRICED AT ONLY $14,500
TYPICALLY 100% ON BULLS OVER 60 INCHES
Fall of 2012 produced 3 bulls for 3 hunters with
spreads of 69, 67 and 62 inches. The outfitter had a tag and a 4
hour window between hunters and he tagged out on a 65-incher. He
has only had one hunter in the past several years not go home with a big
bull and he was an older hunter that just was not able to physically do
the hunt.
In 2011 his hunters took 6 bulls up into the
mid-60’s. In 2010 he had 4 hunters and the smallest bull went 62
inches and everyone was tagged out by day 3. Best bull taken in
2009 was just shy of 69 inches and in 2008 it was 68 inches.
This had always been one of the top moose areas in
northwestern Alaska, but when the
state made it a draw area it just got better. He hunts 2 sections
of the same area that have drawing odds of 60% and 35% and although the
odds are high it chases some hunters away. HCU has only ever had
one hunter not draw this tag. Grizzly in this area are also on a
draw of 90%.
The season is from September 1 to 20, but early has
been better for calling and they are normally tagged out by September 8.
10-day hunts guided 1x1 are $14,500, moose/caribou combos are $16,500
and moose/grizzly is $17,500 and had also been 100% success.
Hunters fly from Anchorage to Kotzebue,
where they charter to camp. Draw application deadline is December 15
and results are out in February. Hunt MS247.
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$4600 NEWFOUNDLAND
MOOSE HUNT
2012 proved to be another good year for this
outfitter. They took a total of 52 hunters over 3 camps and scored
on 50 bulls. The best bull had a 49 1/2-inch spread and well over
half went from 40 to 48 inches.
6-day hunt guided 1x1 from mid-September to late
October is $4,600 plus $400 for license and 6% GST tax. Most camps
have cabin accommodations with electricity, shower, and wood heat.
Many camps require a helicopter flight or float plane to reach and this
is included in the price. Hunters may be required to spike camp.
Black bear can be taken on a $500 kill fee plus $120 license.
They also offer a 6-day trophy moose hunt that
costs more, but puts you into typically a better area for $5,700 and
this includes a moose license, but no taxes or a 10-day trophy moose
hunt is $6,700 and includes moose and bear licenses, no taxes. 6-day
trophy moose/caribou hunt is $9,800 or a 10-day combination
moose/caribou/black bear is $11,500.
Hunters may have to pay for a taxi from Deer
Lake
airport. Hunt MS94.
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NORTHWEST
TERRITORY
MOOSE AND MOUNTAIN CARIBOU
Last fall all 5 moose hunters took home bulls and
caribou. Moose typically average in the 200 to 210-inch class and
sometimes top in the 230’s and mountain caribou in the 370 to 380-inch
category, with the best ones in the 430’s. 2011 success rate was
also 100% on both species. This family run outfit is very personal
and continues to run high success quality hunts within their 7,000
square mile concession.
Hunter and guide flies into a remote tent camp where
they hike and glass. 9-day backpack hunts from September 10 to 19
guided 1x1 during the rut are $17,500 plus $100 preservation fund and 2
1/2 percent tax and caribou can be added for a trophy fee of $4,000.
Once you score the hunter is typically flown back to base camp where you
can enjoy a hot shower with cabin accommodations and some fishing for
lake trout and grayling. They close their season on September 19 for
all hunts due to early winters in this north country, so the moose hunts
are prime time. Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have taken moose and
caribou with this outfit. Charter flight from Norman Wells is about
$1,000. Hunt MS250.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
MOOSE HUNT
10 DAYS 2X1 HORSEBACK $8900
In 2012 there were 25 hunters wanting a bull and 21
tagged out, including an 11-year old boy that took the best bull scoring
205 Boone and Crockett. In 2011 the outfitter had 17 hunters take
15 bulls. In 2010 all 15 hunters took home bulls and they
typically average 53 to 55 inches. Mountain goat success normally
runs 85 percent or better and makes a great combination hunt.
This 4,500 square mile area located only 60 miles
from the Yukon border in the Cassiar Mountains
has high goat numbers and most hunters are tagged out in 3 days.
Moose numbers are also quite high in his area and being near the Yukon border the bulls have fantastic
genetics.
The outfitter has decided to offer some bargain
priced hunts, especially for a couple hunting pals that are willing to
go guided 2x1. 10 hunting days 2x1 is $8,900 or 1x1 is $12,900 and
a second animal can be taken on a $2,000 trophy fee. Prices may
increase 5% for 2013 or figure par on the dollar with the Canadian
dollar.
The
Cassiar
Mountains in his area run
up to 6,500’ and timberline is at 4,500’. The valley floor is about
3,000 to 3,500 feet above sea level and they normally hunt between 4,000
and 5,000 feet for goats. Hunters arrive and overnight in Whitehorse. Rent a car to Watson
Lake
and roundtrip charter to camp for $1,500 plus licenses and 7% HST tax.
HCU’s Bob Wodzisz and Cliff Graham have hunted this area. Hunt MS491.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
10-DAY
MOOSE/ELK/GOAT COMBO HUNT
Moose were a little down in 2012 for this outfitter
and his hunters only took 12 bulls; including a 199-inch Boone and
Crockett record book bull.
In 2011 they had 16 hunters with moose tags score
on 15 bulls, including a monster 57-inch bull that scored 207 Boone and
Crockett. In 2010 they took about 15 bulls averaging near 50
inches and the best one had a 54-inch spread and should book at 185
inches.
This area also has a very high elk density and rifle
hunters experience a near 100% success rate on bulls averaging in the
280 to 290 class. September 9 to October 31 there is a 6-point antler
restriction on the elk. Bowhunters also do quite well here and
accounted for 9 bulls last fall. 15 hunters wanted a mountain goat and
15 billies were harvested. 10-day 1x1 hunt is $12,500 plus $3,500 for
each additional animal and trophy fee on grizzly is only $7,000.
Hunters fly into Fort Nelson and
charter to base camp is INCLUDED IN THE PRICE along with taxes and
government royalty fees. Hunters pay for their license and tags. THIS
OUTFITTER ALSO OFFERS YOUTH PRICES FOR 18 AND UNDER WITH AN ADULT ON A
2X1 BASIS FOR ONLY A $3,500 TROPHY FEE.
Hunt MS483.
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ALASKA
MOOSE HUNT PRODUCES
BULLS AVERAGING 60 INCHES
This outfitter hosted 7 moose hunters last fall and
6 took bulls, one archery hunter did not score. Best bull went 63
inches and 2 more went 60. In 2011 all 6 hunters scored on bulls,
including a 65-inch book bull and 2 more at 60 or better.
This outfitter has a 50 square mile private
concession that borders the Yukon and is almost
inaccessible by plane keeping resident hunters out. He trails in a
dozen head of horses to operate his hunts and this is the key to his
success.
Base camp can be anything from a cabin to a 14’ by
16’ wall tent or a 10’ by 10’ bomb shelter, depending on the area to be
hunted.
8-day horseback moose hunt guided 1x1 is priced at
$16,500 and run from September 1 to 9, 9 to 18 and 18 to 27. He
also offers a less physical lake hunt where they stay in bomb shelters
and canoe the bays. He normally takes one hunter per year here and
success has been very high. Hunters take a charter flight from
Fairbanks
to Tok for approximately $950 and the outfitter pays to have you flown
from there to base camp. Grizzly can be added on a $4,500 trophy
fee. One opening in 2013, 2014 is full and 4 are open for 2015.
Hunt MS540.
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UTAH
SHIRAS MOOSE HUNTS
WITH GUARANTEED TAG
100% SUCCESS ON TROPHY BULLS
HCU works with several outfits for shiras moose in Utah. Success continues at 100% on high
quality bulls, including some bulls making the all-time Boone and
Crockett record book. 2012 was down in size mainly due to lack of
moisture. These private free-range ranches get landowner vouchers
guaranteeing you a moose tag. We have never had a hunter go home
without taking a bull on one of these hunts.
This outfitter has a 35,000-acre ranch in northeastern
Utah
that has produced some great bulls. They get 2 tags per year and go
100% success and quite often one bull makes the record book. Price is
$10,500 guided 1x1 for 5 days and they normally hunt early October.
Airport pickup in Salt Lake City is
included. Hunt MS255.
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Another outfitter hunts a 42,000-acre ranch
located in northeastern Utah
that produces great bulls every year gross scoring near record book
numbers. He hunts late September and early October. 5 days 1x1 is
$10,500 with cabin accommodations and airport pickup in SLC. Openings
are limited. Hunt MS367.
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HCU has access to several more ranches that offer
high quality, high success hunts for shiras moose. Call for more
details.
NORTHERN MANITOBA
MOOSE HUNTS
19 HUNTERS TAG 15 BULLS
AVERAGE 50 INCHES
We don’t normally list moose hunts in
Manitoba, but in this case since the outfitter
is so remote he takes some great bulls. In 2012 his 19 hunters tagged 15
bulls averaging a little over 50 inches and the best bull went 54.
Two of the unsuccessful hunters had opportunity. In 2011 he had 16
hunters take 12 bulls averaging 53 inches, with the best coming in at
56. Two of the unsuccessful hunters were archers. In 2010 he
took 13 moose hunters and they scored on 9 bulls averaging 55 inches.
This moose hunt is very affordable at $8,695 guided 2x1
or add $800 for 1x1 and this includes 8 days, 7 hunting in the rut from
September 14 to 21 or 21 to 28. It also includes world class fishing,
bear, wolf and ptarmigan hunting. They have 14 outpost camps to choose
from and they can put 2 hunters in each camp. Moose license is $460,
bear license is $325, fishing is $32. Hunters fly from
Winnipeg
to Thompson Falls at about $600 roundtrip and
overnight. You are picked up early the next day and the hunt price
includes all flying from
Thompson
Falls.
Hunt MS352.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
MIXED BAG
TYPICALLY 100% SUCCESS
Last fall in 2012 this outfitter hosted 20 hunters
with moose tags and 19 bulls were taken including a MONSTER 232 WITH A
65-INCH SPREAD, A 215-INCH BULL AND 2 MORE OVER 200 INCHES, that is
incredible for Canadian moose. Everyone wanting a mountain goat
scored and they also took 6 mountain caribou.
This longtime outfitter has exclusive guiding
rights to over 5,000 square miles in one of the game richest areas of
northern B.C. Success typically runs 100% on your animal of choice
and at least 50% for a second animal and some hunters take all 3.
Trophy quality is unsurpassed with moose averaging 55 inches, goats at 9
inches and mountain caribou in the 355 to 360 range.
10-day hunts are priced at $13,500 and this
includes one animal, additional animals can be taken on a $3,500 trophy
fee. 14-day hunts are $15,500 and the average hunter will take 2
or 3 animals. He also offers a $9,500 10-day hunt guided 2x1 for a
couple buddies wanting to experience the best
British Columbia
has to offer at a lower price. He also offers a fantastic deal for
kids. They can hunt just for the price of trophy fees on moose,
mountain caribou or goat as long as they are accompanied by a paying
adult. No $12,500 hunt price, only $3,500 per animal.
Additional costs are license, tags and HST tax.
Roundtrip charter flight from Ft. Nelson
to base camp has been $900.
Hunt MS728.
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NEWFOUNDLAND
OUTFITTER OFFERS
MOOSE/CARIBOU HUNTS IN 2 AREAS
This outfitter runs hunts in areas 1 and 40 on the
northern end of the island. Area 1 is priced higher as it is
normally more of a trophy area, where as area 40 is more typical
Newfoundland
hunting. The areas border each other allowing the use of the same
main lodge. Sauna, hot tub, bathroom for each bedroom, no need to
bring sleeping bags, breakfast and supper at the lodge, cook, butcher on
site with 2 walk in freezers. Moose are taken back to the lodge,
skinned and then taken to the processor. Hunters can expect to pay
$300 for moose or $200 for caribou processing. It is then taken
back to the lodge, boxed and put in the freezer ready to go with the
hunter.
All hunts are guided 2x1 and priced at 6 days for
moose or 10 days for combination moose/caribou hunt. Licenses are
included in the price, but not taxes. Black bear can be added to
any hunt for the price of the $120 license plus $500. Caribou only
hunts have been 100% success priced at $6,500 for 6 days and includes
license. All hunting areas are accessed by argo or walking, no
helicopters or planes. Cripple policy is in effect, if you wound
an animal your hunt is done.
Area 40 moose hunts are $4,900 and includes moose
license. In 2012 they took 38 bulls for 40 hunters, including 18
bowhunters, and the best went 48 inches, with an average of about 40
inches. In 2011 46 hunters took 42 bulls. Moose/caribou combo is
$11,000 and includes licenses.
Area 1 moose hunts are $6,900 and includes moose
license. In 2012 there were 26 bulls taken for 28 hunters and this
includes about half being archers. Top bulls went 50 inches and
the overall average was about 40. In 2011 they went 37 for 37,
with an average of 45 inches and the best bull was 54.
Moose/caribou combo is $13,500 and includes licenses.
Archery hunts are offered in both areas the first 2
weeks of September and overall in 2012 approximately 32 archers took 28
bulls and 1 cow. In 2011, 12 archery moose hunters, including 3
female bowhunters took 10 bulls. Rifle hunts run from
mid-September to November and the rut is typically the last week of
September and the first 2 weeks of October.
Caribou hunts were 100 percent with 11 hunters, 8
archers, taking 11 bulls including a traditional archer taking the new
number 5 Pope and Young record scoring 305.
Hunters fly into
Deer
Lake and are picked up at
no charge if hunting Sunday to Sunday. If it is any other day they
pay $300 to travel by taxi. Hunt MS709.
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ALBERTA ARCHERY
TROPHY MOOSE
CONTINUES 100% SUCCESS
This is a very high success trophy moose archery
hunt that takes place near Stettler in an agricultural area between
Calgary
and Edmonton.
In 2012 all 5 archers tagged bulls from 45 to 54 inches. In 2011
HCU customers Jamie Tille and Dean Piagentini scored on two trophy Pope
and Young bulls. This hunt is pricey, but it has been 100% success
on great bulls every year.
This 1x1 guided hunt is $12,000. The outfitter likes
to hunt September 25 to October 5 during the rut and will allow you 2
weeks if necessary. Typically you are hunting farmland by traveling and
glassing. Once a shooter bull is found the stalk is on. The area is
draw only for residents and he gets 5 tags each year. Nice cabin
accommodations with meals and airport pickup in Edmonton. Moose tag is
$400 plus $110 for wildlife certificate and 5% tax. Mule deer and or
whitetails can be added to this hunt.
Hunt MSB883.
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ALBERTA
ARCHERY OR RIFLE MOOSE
ONLY $4500
Last fall on the archery hunt one hunter hit a
small bull that was never recovered and the other hunter saw a couple
good bulls, but was unable to get any shots off. He was to come
back in rifle season to try again.
Rifle season went 2 for 4, including a 42 and a
35-inch bull. One hunter passed on 5 small bulls and the last day
they found a 45 and 40 incher, but both bulls were on property they
could not access.
This outfitter now has 4 tags near his home about
80 miles north of Edmonton. In 2011 he
took 2 archers and both scored on bulls. One hunter scored the
first day on a 35-inch bull and the other hunter took a smaller 3-year
old bull. Most hunting is calling/spot and stalk mornings and
evening, with a mid-day break.
$4,500 gets you a 6-day hunt either in the prime rut
late September and early October for archery or you can rifle hunt later
in early November. He hunts both private and crown land less than 30
miles from his house. Airport pickup in Edmonton is included. License and tax is an
additional $600.
Hunt MS832.
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