Mountain Lion

BRITISH COLUMBIA HUNT PRODUCED 20 TOMS
FOR 21 HUNTERS OVER PAST 5 YEARS
HCU has worked with this outfitter for over 10 years and their track record continues on mature toms.  The outfitter has kept the price down to only $4,000 plus license and tax for a 7-day hunt and if you don’t get a cat he tries to hunt you a couple extra days.  He takes a very limited number of hunters in his 3,500 square mile area near the Washington border.  Hunters are also allowed to take a bobcat on a $750 kill fee and if conditions are right sometimes a lynx.

Hunting methods are normally driving logging roads by pickup or snow machine looking for tracks.  Nice lodge accommodations make this an excellent hunt for husband and wife or taking a spouse as a non-hunter. 

Hunters fly into Spokane, Washington and take a taxi across the border to the lodge.  2009/2010 winter is booked full, but openings are available for 2010/2011 season for December or January.  HCU’s Bob Wodzisz, scored on a big cougar and lynx on this hunt.  Hunt ML140.  Pictures from this Hunt.

COLORADO OUTFITTER 6 FOR 6 ALL TOMS
Over the past 4 years this outfitter has taken 26 toms for 27 hunters.  Last year all 6 hunters took nice mature toms and the top 2 came in at 160 pounds.

This outfitter is serious when it comes to hunting cats, so expect to get after it.  6-day hunts are $4,500 guided 1x1 or if a couple buddies want to come he will do a 2x1 guided hunt for $4,000.  He hunts 6 different units in western Colorado.  Most hunters have been tagged out in 3 days.  Colorado hunts typically start in late November and run to early March.  Ranch house accommodations are included in Rangely and airport pickup in Grand Junction. 

He also offers March and April hunts in Arizona at the same prices.  In 2007 he ran 4 hunters there and 3 scored on toms.

If you are serious about a high success hunt for a good tom this is your hunt.  HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been on this hunt.  Hunt ML675.  Pictures from this Hunt.

COLORADO HUNT TO REOPEN CLOSED CAT AREA FOR 2010
Colorado had closed a large portion of this outfitters area for a mountain lion study for the past 5 years.  It looks as though this area will be reopened in time for the 2010 season.  Over the past 3 years he hosted 18 hunters and 17 scored, including 12 toms.  With this area going to open we expect some great cats to be taken over the next several years.  The outfitter had treed some old mature males over the past couple years that were collared and had to be turned loose during the study.

This is a very personal family operation that offers 5-day hunts for only $4,000 with nice ranch house accommodations.  The outfitter also offers a return trip for only half price if he fails to tree you a lion.  License is about $250 and roundtrip airport pickup in Grand Junction is $100.  This is a great hunt to take a spouse as a non-hunter.  The outfitter’s wife will take them on some real nice day trips to surrounding towns for sightseeing and shopping.  Hunts start December 10 and run into late February.  Hunt ML21. 
Pictures from this Hunt.

BEST LYNX HUNT IN NORTH AMERICA?
This outfitter runs the best lynx hunt we know.  Over the past 4 years he had 27 hunters tag 25 lynx.  Unbelievable since lynx are one of the toughest animals for high success.  He had 10 cougar hunters tag 9 lions along with a couple bobcats.  In 2008 he ran 7 lion hunters and they all went home with a big tom. 

He starts November 15, mainly for lynx and gets going on the cougars about December 8.  His area is located just above the state of Washington and has high predator numbers.  7-day hunts are $6,000 for lynx, $7,500 for cougar or $9,000 for a combination lynx/cougar/bobcat.  Hunters stay in the guest cabin by the house.  Hunters are met in Penticton.  Hunt ML292.  Pictures from this Hunt.