Moose

TROPHY MOOSE AREA IN ALASKA CONTINUES 100% SUCCESS
This may very well be the best moose hunt in Alaska.  The outfitter has been 100% success past years and the average bull has gone over 60 inches.  Last fall his 4 hunters took 4 bulls and the best one had a spread just shy of 69 inches.  They also took 62, 61 and 58-inch bulls.  4 days was the longest anyone had to hunt.  He had 3 hunters in 2008, all scored and the best bull had a 68-inch spread. 

One of the main reasons this trophy area produces such great bulls is it is a draw.  Although the odds are a high 40% it chases some hunters away. 

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 $13,000, moose/caribou combos are $15,000 and moose/grizzly is $17,500 and has also been 100% success.  Grizzly tags are on a 90% draw basis and he has had only one hunter not tag a bear in the past several years.

Hunters fly from Anchorage to Kotzebue, where they charter to camp.  Draw application deadline is December 31 and results are out in March.  Hunt MS247.  Pictures from this Hunt.

MONSTER BULLS TAKEN ON THIS N.W.T. RUT HUNT
Last fall a couple huge bulls were taken on this hunt including a 70-incher and a 68-inch bull that would go 250 Boone and Crockett points putting it in the top 20 bulls ever recorded. HCU has had several customers on this hunt over the years and a high percentage of them have taken Boone and Crockett bulls.  This is one of the best moose hunts in North America.  Success continued at 100% in 2009, in fact, over the past 5 years 59 moose hunters have all taken bulls along with mountain caribou on this hunt.  His 8,000 square mile area seems to be winter grounds for big old moose and caribou.

10-day moose hunts guided 1x1 are $15,000 plus license, tags and tax.  Mountain caribou can be added on a $3,500 trophy fee.  He offers 3 consecutive hunts starting September 1 to September 30.  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.  Pictures from this Hunt.

ALASKA WRANGELL MOUNTAINS MOOSE ONLY $10,000
What a great opportunity for a couple hunting buddies or father/son or daughter to go after the largest Alaska Yukon moose in North America.

The outfitter owns 2 bordering concessions and no other guides or outfitters are allowed in his areas.  Last fall he had 5 hunters take 4 bulls and the unsuccessful hunter had to leave early due to a kidney-stone attack.  In 2008 his hunters took 7 bulls with the widest coming in at 61 inches.  The area is known to produce heavy massed bulls with good brow tines, but not necessarily the widest spreads.    

Two 10-day hunts guided 1x1 are $12,500 or 2x1 is $10,000 and run from September 8 to 28.  The later hunt is typically better due to more movement during the rut.  Once you have taken your bull, grizzly can be hunted for an additional $5,000.  The outfitter works hard to get you a grizzly and this can involve several moves by plane.  In 2009 two grizzlies were taken.  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.  Pictures from this Hunt. 

BRITISH COLUMBIA MOOSE $6900
Last fall 9 moose hunters took 7 bulls between 47 and 53 inches.  In 2008 his 4 hunters all took bulls and the best bull went 56 inches.

10-day 1x1 horseback or riverboat hunt is $7,900 and includes black bear and wolf.  He will take a couple buddies on a 2x1 price of only $6,900.  Mountain goat or caribou can be added on a $2,500 trophy fee.  The outfitter has been cutting trails into new territory, opening up some great hunting areas.  Moose hunts are typically September 20 to October 20 during the rut.

Hunters fly into Prince George and roundtrip charter flight to camp is about $510.  Hunt MS833. 
Pictures from this Hunt.

HUNT BIG BRITISH COLUMBIA BULLS ALONG YUKON BORDER
These moose have great genetics and grow some awesome antlers being so close to the Yukon border.  Success is typically 100% on customers wanting moose as their primary animal and the average bull taken has a spread pushing 53 to 55 inches, with some going over 60.  They normally take up to about 25 moose hunters on their 4,500 square mile concession and on a typical year about 6 will make the Boone and Crockett record book.

The area has one of the highest goat density areas in the north and most hunters are tagged out with a billy in 2 to 3 days.  They normally take 20 to 25 billies per year averaging 9 to 9 1/2 inches, with several over 10 inches. 

10-day combo horseback hunt guided 1x1 is $13,900 and this includes trophy fees on 2 animals.  September to early October dates.  Hunters arrive and overnight in Whitehorse.  Taxi to Watson Lake and roundtrip charter to camp has been $1,475 per hunter, plus a 7% GST tax.  HCU’s Cliff Graham has hunted with this outfitter.  Hunt MG491.  Pictures from this Hunt.

$4600 NEWFOUNDLAND MOOSE HUNT
Success typically runs over 90 percent success on bulls with this hunt, but last fall was a little tougher and 4 hunters out of the 65 had no chance for a bull.  Top bull had a 52-inch spread with quite a few 46-inchers being taken.  In 2008 70 hunters took 68 bulls, with only one hunter not getting an opportunity.  The average bull harvested is around 40 inches.

This family run operation has 8 permanent camps scattered in the western and southern portions of the island.  This enables them to spread out their hunters and not pressure the areas.

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 to reach and this is included in the price.  Hunters may be required to spike camp during hunt.  Black bear can be taken on a $500 kill fee plus $120 license.  Woodland caribou are sold out for 2010, but available in 2011 for an additional $4,000 plus $600 license.

He also offers a 10-day trophy moose hunt for $6,000 plus license.  Airport pickup in Deer Lake is included or some hunters prefer to drive.  Hunt MS94.  Pictures from this Hunt.

NORTHWEST TERRITORY MOOSE $15,000 IN CANADIAN FUNDS
This outfitter only takes about 4 to 6 moose hunters per year in his 7,000 square mile area.  Last fall 4 of his 5 hunters took bulls, but the overall average was down due to a late spring causing poor horn growth.  Over the past years HCU customers have taken bulls averaging 62 inches and caribou over 380 gross score Boone and Crockett on this hunt.

He flies hunter and guide into a remote tent camp where they hike and glass.  10-day hunts from September 10 to 19 guided 1x1 during the rut are $15,000 CANADIAN FUNDS plus tags, 5% tax and caribou 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, 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.  Pictures from this Hunt.

TELEGRAPH CREEK B.C. MOOSE HUNT ONLY $10,500
Success has run 100% the past several years on bulls averaging over 50 inches with good mass and exceptional fronts.  Last fall all 3 hunters scored and 2 should make the Boone and Crockett record book.  Two grizzlies were also taken and one should make book.  The outfitter normally takes only 2 or 3 hunters each year out of the 4,000 square mile area located in the Cassairs.  They offer two hunts starting late September into early October during the rut.  They utilize jet boats in the swamps out of a nice tent camp.  Price is $10,500 for 10 days including 2 travel days.  Grizzly can be added on a $7,500 trophy fee.  They have also been running stone sheep and mountain goat hunts in this area the past 25 years.  Charter flight from Dease Lake is about $700, plus a 7% GST tax.  Hunt MS394.  Pictures from this Hunt.

MOOSE/ELK COMBO IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
This outfitter offers a high success hunt for both elk and moose.  Last fall the average elk taken on this northeastern B.C. hunt grossed from 280 to 290 Boone and Crockett points and moose average around 50 inches.  September 9 to October 31 there is a 6-point horn restriction on the elk.

10-day 1x1 hunt is $10,500 plus $3,500 for second or additional animals.  Hunters fly into Fort Nelson and take a roundtrip charter flight for about $1,000, add a 7% GST tax.  This outfitter also offers youth prices with an adult guided 2x1 for only a $3,500 trophy fee basis.  Hunt MS483.  Pictures from this Hunt.

SHIRAS MOOSE HUNTS BOTH 100%
This outfitter hunts a 42,000-acre ranch located in northeastern Utah that produces great bulls every year.  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.  Pictures from this Hunt.

Another ranch in northern Utah has 8,000 acres and normally hunters see 20 to 40 moose per day.  Past years have produced several Boone and Crockett bulls and they get 2 tags per year.  They can hunt from September 1 to October 31 and the gun hunts are normally in October.  Archery hunters could do a September hunt.  5 days 1x1 is $11,500 with cabin accommodations and airport pickup in SLC.  Non-resident moose license is $1,500.  Limited openings.  Hunt MS720.  Pictures from this Hunt.