Moose

NORTHCENTRAL B.C. MOOSE
10 DAYS HORSEBACK $24,500

This very remote 3,500 square mile area is in northern British Columbia just over 100 miles south of the Yukon Territory.

2023 went 8 for 8, including some super bulls.

2022 his 10 hunters killed 8 bulls, including some exceptional bulls.

10 day horseback moose hunts are $24,500 and run from September 1 to October 8. These hunts can be extended to 12 days and combined with goat for an additional $10,500 or Mountain caribou for $16,500. He also has lake hunts available that could be less physical. Camps vary from cabins to comfortable wall tents with wood floors.

Hunters arrive in Fort Nelson, overnight and then charter to the main lodge at their own expense for about $3,500, along with license, tags, hunter preservation fund and 5% tax. Flights from base camp to the hunting area are included. Hunt MS277.

 

BARGAIN PRICED B.C. MOOSE $16,950
2023 – 7 HUNTERS 7 BULLS
2022 – 6 HUNTERS 6 BULLS

This outfitter located about 300 miles north of Prince George, British Columbia has 2 bordering areas consisting of close to 6,000 square miles of bush. He has several base camps that he can operate horseback hunts out of or he can fly hunters into an area. His prices are very reasonable for the quality of his hunts. This is his trophy hunt, and he also does a meat hunt for much less money for smaller bulls.

2023 he did 7 trophy hunters taking bulls from the upper 40’s into the low 50’s. All 6 meat hunters also took bulls but overall smaller.

2022 produced 6 trophy bulls for 6 hunters, including a few great bulls.

10 hunting days horseback is $16,950 guided 1×1 and a second antlered animal, mountain goat or caribou, can be taken for a $8,000 trophy fee or black bear at $2,500. Fly-in hunts are $18,950.

Hunts start in September and continue into mid-October. Additional costs are license, tag and 5% GST tax. 2024 is booked full, book now for 2025 or 2026.

Hunters fly to Prince George, overnight and get picked up the following day, NO CHARTER FLIGHTS. Hunt MS4.

 

NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
10 DAYS CABIN LAKE HUNT $20,000
10 DAY HORSEBACK 1X1 $28,000
SECOND ANIMAL TROPHY FEE $6000
ALL INCLUSIVE/LICENSE/TAGS/TAX

This large 4,500 square mile area is located only 60 miles from the Yukon border in the Cassiar Mountains producing some large Canadian bulls, not like the similar priced smaller bulls further south in B.C. The outfitter flies his own planes and has had this concession for over 20 years. Quality guides, wranglers, and cooks with scattered cabins across his area.

2023 was tough earlier in the month with warm temperatures but turned on later in September finishing with 10 hunters taking 7 bulls, including some real impressive ones. Top bulls went 56 inches and grossed in the 190’s.

2022 his 17 moose hunters killed 15 bulls and 3 were Boone and Crockett record book bulls!

The outfitter offers September 1 to 31 horseback hunts guided 1×1 for $28,000 for moose and trophy fee on a goat is $6,000. Less physical 10 day lake based moose hunts guided 1×1 are $20,000. Trophy fees are paid for wounded and lost animals.

Hunters arrive overnight in Whitehorse, all-inclusive from there including a rental car to Watson Lake, round trip charter to camp, licenses, tags, tax and hunter preservation fund. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz and Cliff Graham have hunted this area. Hunt MS491. MS491 Hunt Photos.

 

ALASKA MOOSE $24,000 OR
MOOSE/BROWN BEAR COMBO
$30,000 10 DAY HUNT

This outfitter flies his own plane and knows this great moose Unit 19 very well along the Hoholitna River. He takes a very limited number of hunters out of this remote camp with a new lodge, five log cabins for accommodations, including a steam bath.

2023 was an unbelievable year as his 8 guided hunters killed 7 moose, including a 74 inch, 72, 71 1/2, 66, 65 and nothing small. Just a tremendous antler growth year. Two hunters were on combination hunts and both killed moose and brown bears.

2022 was a good year for moose. All 8 of his guided hunters shot bulls, but one was not recovered. Best bull went 67 inches and overall, they averaged 60 inches. Only 2 moose/brown bear combination hunters did not take a bear.

10 day 1×1 moose hunt is $24,000 or combination hunts for moose and brown bears are $30,000 and start early to mid-September, compare this price to a N.W.T. or Yukon moose hunt and you see the value. 10 day fall or spring brown bear only hunts are $16,500.

Hunters fly from Anchorage to Port Alsworth for approximately $500 round trip. The outfitter will charter the hunters to camp at his expense. Hunt MS781.

This same outfitter also offers UNGUIDED MOOSE HUNTS for the experienced hunters, requiring a minimum of 2 hunters per party. Price is very reasonable at $6,500 per hunter and includes camp tent, cots and cooking supplies, food is not included on these spike camp or float type hunts. He allows you to stay the full 11 day season. Bulls must have a 50 inch minimum spread or have 4 brow tines on one side to be legal.

YUKON HORSEBACK MOOSE HUNT
$34,000 ALL INCLUSIVE
CHARTER/LICENSES/ROYALTIES/TAX

This Yukon area was bought by a young outfitter, who grew up in the outfitting business, back in 2014.

2023 they took 5 hunters and 3 killed bulls, including a 66 inch, 55 and a 58 inch bow kill. A wolf and wolverine were also taken.

This outfitter has a second Yukon area where they went 2 for 2 on bulls, including a really impressive 63 inch bull. A grizzly and 2 wolves were also taken.

2022 moose season ended with 5 hunters tagging 4 bulls. Best went 64 inches with an overall average in the high 50’s. 2 grizzlies were also taken on trophy fees.

Horseback moose hunts are priced at $34,000 for 10 days, 8 actual hunting days, and include roundtrip charter from Whitehorse, licenses, government royalties and taxes.

Moose hunts will be September to early October. Male grizzly can be added on a $12,000 trophy fee. Next openings are in 2026. HCU’s Craig Green and Cliff Graham have hunted this concession. Hunt MS135. MS135 Hunt Photos.

 


NEWFOUNDLAND MOOSE HUNT
$7400 1×1 6 DAYS

HCU has worked with this outfitter for over 20 years with most hunters tagging bulls over the Newfoundland average.

2023 was hampered by exceptionally warm temperatures causing many bulls to stay high in the timber. Overall, their 30 hunters tagged 23 bulls averaging 38 inches and 2 cows. 3 hunters did not have an opportunity.

2022 was a tough year due to hurricanes causing high winds that lasted through most of the rut. The moose took shelter in the thicker cover and really didn’t spend much time out in the open. They had 38 hunters kill 31 bulls and 1 cow. Top bull went 52 inches and two more had spreads of 48 inches with the average bull going between 38 and 40 inches.

6 day hunt guided 1×1 from mid-September to early November is $7,400 plus $570 moose license and 8 percent tax. Most camps have cabin accommodations with electricity, shower, and wood heat. Two camps require a float plane to reach, and this is included in the price. In more remote areas hunters may be required to spike camp. Black bear can be taken on a $500 kill fee plus $150 license.

Limited openings for 2025 or book 2026 for preferred dates. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz and his wife Shoshana both took bulls with this outfit. Hunt MS94. MS94 Hunt Photos.

 

NEWFOUNDLAND MOOSE 1X1 $6600
4-STAR LODGE WITH SAUNA & HOT TUB
6 DAYS INCLUDES MOOSE LICENSE

If you want to be pampered on a moose hunt with super lodging, you need to look at this outfitter in area 40. They also have a camp in area 45 that is a little more rustic and remote.

2023 in their Unit 40 area 54 hunters killed 44 bulls and 2 cows, best bull went 48 inches and overall average was in the mid to high 30’s. They also have a remote camp where they only take up to about 4 hunters per year and it has been producing some good bulls, but it is a very physical hunt.

Unit 45 had 26 hunters kill 21 bulls and 2 cows. One lady killed a 48 incher and a couple other bulls were taken in the same class.

Moose hunts are 6 days guided 1×1 at $6,600 with license included, but not the 15 percent HST tax. Black bear can be added to any hunt for $500 plus the cost of the $150 license. Caribou only hunts have been near 100 percent success priced at $15,200 for 6 days and includes license. All hunting areas are accessed by Argo or walking, no helicopters or planes. These tend to be physical hunts with hiking involved. Cripple policy is in effect if you wound an animal your hunt is done.

Area 40 has a plush lodge with 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 approximately $600 for moose or $400 for caribou processing. It is then taken back to the lodge, boxed, and put in the freezer ready to go with the hunter.

They also offer moose hunts in area 45 bordering area 40. It is a more typical Newfoundland moose camp with cabins, bunks, woodstove, generator, toilet, shower and hunters eat in the main cabin with the guides. Once everyone in this camp tags out they typically return to the main lodge in area 40.

Archery hunts are offered in both areas the first 2 weeks of September and overall success is quite high, almost comparable to rifle hunts. Rifle hunts run from mid-September to November and the rut is typically the last week of September and the first week of October.

2023 caribou finished with 16 hunters killing 15 bulls, including quite a few record book bulls.

2022 caribou was typical, some monster bulls, 100 percent success. 11 bulls taken in Area 40 and 4 in Area 45.

Hunters pay 15 percent HST tax on hunt cost and pick up is included at Deer Lake Airport at no charge for regular hunting days Sunday to Sunday. If it is any other day the cost is $350 to travel by taxi. Next availability for moose or caribou is in 2025. Hunt MS709. MS709 Hunt Photos.

SHIRAS MOOSE $16,000
SOUTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

This hunt takes place just across the Washington border into southern British Columbia. The outfitter has a 3500 square mile concession where he normally takes 4 to 6 moose hunters per year. Season runs from October 1 to November 30, with the rut going on in early October.

7 hunting days typically with cabin accommodations is $16,000 guided 1×1 or horseback into the high country for $20,000. Success normally is over 60 percent on bulls averaging in the plus 40 inch class. Hunters are picked up in Penticton. HCU’s Bob Wodzisz has been with this outfit. Hunt MS292.

HCU works with several outfits for Shiras moose in Utah and success has continued at 100 percent. 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 any of these hunts, including archers. Prices start at $24,000 and availability is very limited.