Moose
N.W.T. MOOSE HUNT
PRODUCES RECORD BOOK BULLS
Last fall this outfitter
took 14 moose hunters all during the rut and all 14 took massive bulls,
with the best one 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 7 years 84 hunters have taken 84
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 remote areas in his
8,000 square mile area. This area also serves as wintering grounds
for big old moose and caribou.
8-day moose hunts guided 1x1 are $18,000 plus license, tags and tax.
Mountain caribou can be added on a $4,000 trophy fee. 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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BARGAIN PRICED ALASKAN MOOSE
$10,000 FOR 10 DAYS 100% IN 2011
Here is a great opportunity for a couple
hunting buddies to go for Alaska Yukon moose guided 2x1 for only $10,000
each. Last fall all 4 hunters took bulls with the best one going
61 inches. One hunter also took a grizzly on a trophy fee.
The outfitter owns 2 bordering concessions and no
other guides or outfitters are allowed in his areas. Moose numbers
appear to be up and he saw as many as 20 in one bunch. In 2010 he
had a husband/wife couple and after the husband scored on a 58-inch bull
they went back to base camp and didn’t hunt the remaining 4 days.
He also had 2 buddies and one scored on a 56-inch bull and the other had
a shooter at 12 yards, but got the fever and couldn’t shoot. In
2009 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 and quite a few grizzlies were seen last
fall. 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 or take a bus to
Slana where they are met. No charter flights.
Hunt MS822.
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ALASKA TROPHY
MOOSE AREA
TYPICALLY 100% ON BULLS OVER 60 INCHES
Last fall ended this outfitter’s 100 percent
success rate for several years in a row when he had an older hunter that
just was not physically able to hike. He ended up taking 6 bulls
for 7 hunters. 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 have drawing odds of 60% and
35% and although the odds are high 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 $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 31
and results are out in April. Hunt MS247.
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$4600
NEWFOUNDLAND
MOOSE HUNT
This hunt continues to be 90 percent success on
bulls. Last fall over the course of the year they had 70 hunters
scattered over 6 main camps and many spike camps, along the western and
southern portions of the island. They scored on 63 bulls averaging
40 inches and the top 3 bulls went over 50 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 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.
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 bear license or a 10-day trophy moose hunt is $6,700. 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
TROPHY MOOSE AND CARIBOU
This family run outfit is very personal and
continues to run high success quality hunts. Last fall they only
had 3 or 4 moose hunters in their 7,000 square mile area and were 100
percent success.
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 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, 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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BARGAIN B.C. TROPHY MOOSE
10 DAYS 2X1 HORSEBACK $8900
This outfitter had 17 hunters take 15 bulls in
2011. In 2010 all 15 hunters took home bulls and they typically
average 53 to 55 inches. Mountain goat success was 85 percent.
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.
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
Last fall 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 horn 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 for about $1,200
roundtrip or $1,500 to some more remote outpost camps plus 6% HST tax.
THIS OUTFITTER ALSO OFFERS YOUTH PRICES FOR 18 AND UNDER WITH AN ADULT
ON A 2X1 BASIS FOR ONLY A $3,500 TROPHY FEE. He also has a 15-day mixed
bag hunt that includes all trophy fees for $22,500.
Hunt MS483.
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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. 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 produces some great bulls. They get 2 tags per year and go
100% success with normally one bull making the record book. Price
is $10,500 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
We don’t normally list moose hunts in
Manitoba, but in this case since the outfitter is so remote he takes
some great bulls averaging an amazing 53 to 55 inches with high success.
Last fall 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 $8,195 guided 2x1 or add $800 for
1x1 and this includes 8 days, 7 hunting in the rut from September 22 to
30 or 24 to October 4. 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
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
$12,500 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. Last year he took 2 groups of 2 and
each group tagged 3 trophies. 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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ALBERTA
ARCHERY TROPHY MOOSE
CONTINUES 100%
This is a very high
success trophy moose archery hunt with an outfitter that only takes 2
hunters per year. The hunt takes place near Stettler in an
agricultural area between
Calgary and
Edmonton.
Last fall HCU customers Jamie Tille and Dean Piagentini had both tags
and 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 $10,000. 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 2 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
This outfitter has 2 tags near his home
about 80 miles north of Edmonton.
Last fall 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 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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