British Columbia
Updated 03/03/06
British Columbia Hunting and Fishing Information and Regulations
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Hunts are primarily done by horseback from cabins throughout the territory. From there we continue by horse or on foot for day hunts or overnight stays in remote spike camps. Each camp offers unique and varied terrain with elevations from 4350'-10,000'.
The yearly Mule Deer migration through our territory from the Coast Mountains offers an abundance of quality bucks for trophy class hunts; the potential for taking Mountain Goat and Moose trophies is excellent. The area boasts healthy Black Bear, Timber Wolf and Lynx.
This Outfitter believes a successful hunting experience includes:
• Making every effort to locate your ultimate trophy animal
• A deep respect for the animal and environment
• Healthy food that adds to your comfort and enjoyment
• Comradeship and lasting memories964 Square miles of this outfitters territory lies in the middle of the Chilcotin Mountains and reaches into the Coastal Mountains along its southwestern border.
The Huntable Species:
Mule Deer September 1 to October 21 Moose September 10 to October 31 Mountain Goat September 1 to October 31 Black Bear Sept 1 to Nov 30 & April 1 to May 31 Wolf Sept 1 to Mar 31 & April 1 to May 31 Lynx Nov 15 to Dec 31 Down Time: Caping and handling of trophies and meat is the responsibility of the outfitter. hunting time will be temporarily held while your guide prepares your trophy animal. All trophies will be prepared to transfer to the taxidermist or salted to take home.
Policy On Wounded Game: When a shot animal gets away it is up to the guide to determine if the animal was hit hard enough to die or not. Should the wound be fatal, every effort must be made to recover the animal. After one day of searching, and the animal has not been found it is the hunters choice whether to continue the search until the end of the hunt or to hunt a different species if another tag is in hand. The wounded animals tag must be cancelled.
Responsibilities Of The Hunter: The guides will be able to give you a rough estimate of the potential trophy size. They will do their best to make sure the animal is what you want and is legal; the final decision will be the hunters. Be sure before you pull the trigger. If an illegal animal is shot, it must be reported. The cost of taxidermy and shipping of the trophies is the hunter's.
Hunting Rates:
The base cost rates include, pickup and return to Williams Lake, BC by the outfitter, accommodations, meals, guides and transportation (i.e. Horses & equipment, boat, etc) non-hunters are welcome to join the hunt or stay at the lodge for $200/US per day.
Species Base Cost Trophy Fee Hunt Duration Mountain Goat $4500 US $1000 / US 7 Days Moose $3500 US $1000 / US 7 Days Mule Deer $3000 US $ 800 / US 7 Days Black Bear $2500 US $ 800 / US 7 Days Lynx $2000 US $ 800 / US 7 Days Wolf Included with above hunts $ 800 Combination Hunts available, ask for pricing! Suggested Gear For Your Hunt:
Rifle--30-06 to 375 Magnum class, bring what you are use to
40 Rounds of Ammo
Rifle Scope Cover and Sling
Camera and Film (Optional)
Spotting Scope with 20-60 power (Optional)
Knife 5-7" Blade
Lightweight Sleeping Bag, Good to minus 20 degrees
Rain Gear
Waterproof Boots, insulated
Insulated Waterproof Snow Boots For Late Season Hunts
Day Pack
Wool Socks / Hat
Long Underwear
Waterproof and insulated Gloves For Cold and Wet Weather (Alternate Pairs)
Warm Clothes For Layering
Warm Jacket / Coat for Late Season Hunts
Binoculars (8 X 40 minimum, preferable 10 X 40)Licenses, Tags and Royalties: They obtain all required licenses and tags on your behalf, the cost of which is yours. Royalty fees are payable to the Government only upon a successful hunt. Non-resident hunting preservation fund fee of $100 Canadian is applicable to all hunters. A 3.5% GST tax applies to all hunting prices for non-resident hunters and a 7% GST tax applies to licenses and tags.
Included During Your Hunt:
All meals, throughout the duration of your hunt, transportation while on your hunt and all
accommodations during your hunt. Meals are gourmet all you can eat-home cooking
and the accommodations are cabins for lodge based hunts and tent cabins for
wilderness based hunts. Accommodations vary for different types of hunts
between horses, boats, foot and 4 X 4's.Travel Arrangements:
You fly commercially to Williams Lake, BC where you will be picked up by the outfitter
Floatplane transportation to Big Onion Lake is available from Vancouver or Whistler, BC
arranged by the outfitter. If you choose to drive yourself to the lodge, they are located
3.5 hours south-west of Williams Lake. Maps and directions will be provided upon
booking.Outdoor Destinations, will provide all the firearms paperwork and instructions to you upon receipt. Or you can go to: www.canadianfirearms.com/en/visitors/default.asp
of your initial deposit. Taking firearms across the border into Canada is not a problem at all.
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