Caribou distribution in british columbia by ecotype click on the range area for information on herd name, ecotype, status, population range and year of last survey, or click on the herd names in the list below the map. There are approximately 200 caribou in the central mountain designatable unit du8 in british columbia. Welcome to the wildlife records club of british columbia. Caribou can be found throughout the entire area on all types of hunts. Our sheep hunts consist of one guide and one hunter and are usually assisted by a wrangler andor a cook. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. A situation analysis mountain caribou science team 19 may 2005 an objective of the new species at risk coordination office is to develop recommendations for recovery of mountain caribou to deliver to government for decisionmaking during 2005.
Mountain goat canada moose mountain caribou grizzlyblack bear wolflynx. The cariboo was the first region of the interior north of the lower fraser and its canyon to be settled by nonindigenous people, and. Our caribou, the qamairjuag herd, migrate every year into northern manitoba from their calving grounds in nunavut. When you look at all the options, youll agree the manitoba caribou hunt is your finest opportunity to take a potential record book caribou. C is the official scoring, measuring and record book authority for north american big game shed antlers since 1991. The book is an easyreading collection of stories, about how hunting with the bow. But theres no question, they carry those big neighboring yukon genetics. One of the benefits of choosing us as your bc hunting outfitter is that youll get the chance to hunt in an area with incredible western canada moose hunting. The cariboo is an intermontane region of british columbia along a plateau stretching from the fraser canyon to the cariboo mountains. Experience the thrill that comes with moose hunting in the northern yukon. Five months on foot with an arctic herd the world as home on free shipping on qualified orders.
Mountain caribou these are the largest subspecies of caribou, and they are found in both bc and the yukon. Unfortunately, due to significant changes within the caribou. Fire mountain outfitters north western british columbia fly. World records newfoundland woodland caribou youtube. Oct 24, 2018 uncharted supply co founder, christian schauf, heads in to the mountains of british columbia to test himself as well as the gear his company makes. Deep country lodge big game hunting newfoundland moose. This includes both sedentary and migratory populations. Most of our bulls have stunning white manes and every year we have a few each year that break 400 points with a few more. Archives bc archives has a great collection of historical material for all areas of bc.
We are conducting business electronically in a limited capacity, so please contact us by phone or email. If you are interested in bagging 2 species on one hunt this caribou hunt is an excellent choice to combine with a mountain goat and or bear. Backcountry bighorns alberta bighorn big horn sheep alberta canada. Assessment information is available including tax maps, valuation listings, property record cards, aerial photos, commitment books and real estate transfer tax forms. As per fish and game entry rules, the boone and crockett entry will be used in the idaho big game records. The guide outfitters association of british columbia is a nonprofit society that was established in 1966 to represent the guide outfitting industry and we are proud to be the voice of the outfitting family here in bc.
In the summer the mountain caribou are usually found above timberline. Caribou in british columbia province of british columbia. Stone sheep fair chase free range hunt scoop lake outfitters. After finding the aftermath of a deadly brawl, james sets his sights on the victor. Minimum scores wildlife records club of british columbia. Vast tracts of superb moose country in the blackstone area still remain untouched. That bull was found dead, frozen in upper arrow lake, b. Maintaining a permanent record of outstanding big game taken in the province of british columbia. Our exclusive access and permits, combined with our extensive experience, promote high success rates and good quality trophies. With our close proximity to the yukon and several shared waterways we have both the population and great genetics for the some of the worlds biggest canadian moose.
Fire mountain outfitters offers guided western canadian moose hunts in northwestern british columbia south of whitehorse in the yukon. These high quality moose hunts are best taken between september 1st and october 15th. There may not be a better opportunity in the north to obtain a record book caribou. We have a large canadian moose population in our area with spreads averaging between 46 60 inches with a few making the record book every year. Caribou distribution in british columbia by ecotype click on the range area for information on herd name, ecotype, status, population range and year of last survey, or. Scoop lake is home to some of the largest populations of stones sheep in the province of british columbia. Trophy mountain caribou hunting in canada big game. Caribou are similar to and belong to the same species as the wild and domesticated. Canada moose hunts moon lake guides outfitters, big game bc.
Almost all typical recordsbook whitetail will have at least four points main beam and three points standing. The rams in this area have continually produced record book trophies, including the chadwick ram. The bulk of the caribou hang out above timberline at approximate elevations of 3000 to 6000 feet. This area is home to stone sheep, moose, mountain caribou, grizzly, mountain goat, wolf, wolverine and a variety of other species. We offer quality trophy hunts for the following north american big game. The hunts take place between midaugust through midoctober. British columbia is home to the woodland caribou, rangifer tarandus caribou. The cariboo is located in the southern interior of bc. Fire mountain outfitters north western british columbia. These may be examined during regular business hours and copies are available for a reasonable fee. Canadabritish columbia southern mountain caribou central. Dustin roeowneroperator backcountry bc and beyond ltd. This makes them the largest canada moose in the world.
All are ungulates, or clovenhoofed cudchewing animals. My name is dustin roe, owner and outfitter and for the past 15 years i have been a professional guide specializing in highend mountain hunts including sheep, grizzly, goat, moose, caribou, elk and others. Moose hunting in northern yukon blackstone outfitters. Wildlife records club of british columbia, lantzville, british columbia. Maintaining a permanent record of outstanding game taken in the province of bc. The caribou rangifer tarandus is a mediumsized member of the deer family, cervidae, which includes four other species of deer native to canada.
Trophy mountain caribou hunting in canada big game hunting. Geographically speaking, the further north you go, the larger they get. Along with moose, our caribou hunts are our most popular hunting packages. The reindeer rangifer tarandus, also known as the caribou in north america, is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of northern europe, siberia, and north america. Published on dec 20, 2017 steve west and his camera team fly into the remote regions of newfoundland in search of woodland caribou and moose.
We limit the number of hunters we take each year to keep the hunting pressure low, our hunters have very high success rates and take some enormous caribou each year. Bc caribou hunts bc guided hunting bc hunts moose, goat. Like the other species we hunt, the special thing about this. The herds found in its mountainous mature forests are an important part of the natural food chain and the rich biodiversity of the province. Access to the cariboo is via the cariboo highway 97, which traverses the cariboo from cache creek in the south to quesnel in the north. Bc s cariboo chilcotin offers some of the finest rainbow trout sportfishing in the world. Rangifer herd size varies greatly in different geographic regions. Home goabc guide outfitters association of british columbia. Bc yukon nwt backcountry bc and beyond sheep hunting. The cariboo was the first region of the interior north of the lower fraser and its canyon to be settled by nonindigenous people, and played an important part in the early history of. There are sure to be areas that are not represented in the record books that. Trophies that meet the awards minimum but not the alltime minimum will be listed in the awards book. Mountain caribou hunts northwestern bc fly in outfitter. Our clients consistently harvest quality animals and every year put some in the record books.
Guide outfitters are the founders of the tourism industry and an important part of the outdoor heritage of british columbia. Mountain goat hunts moon lake guides outfitters, big game. Backcountry bc and beyond cassiar moose, caribou, goat, sheep and grizzly northern bc canada. We offer yearround trophy and game hunting in our pristine licensed guide territory. It took a book about arctic caribou to awaken me to what we stand to lose here in b. Hunting trips from jim shockeys hunting adventures. Northern brooks range trophy caribou hunting arrowhead. Harvesting a mountain caribou and a moose on the same trip is very realistic. Apr 06, 2018 in addition to wolves, there are other important predators of caribou in bc, including cougars, grizzly bears, black bears, wolverines, lynx, and golden eagles. A buddy and i are looking to hunt caribou in bc with rifles. Doesnt have to be the hunt of a lifetime record book animal, rather something affordable, repeatable.
Bc by the book part 1 an objective analysis of bcs trophy. Teslin river, bc when feruccio came to the cassiar mountains in british columbia, he was looking to do some serious hunting. We are proud of our opportunity rates of 100% as well as the number of record book animals that have been taken in south nahanni over the years sheep, moose and caribou. Moose hunts backcountry bc and beyond best canadian moose. Wildlife records club of british columbia home facebook. Backcountry bc and beyond sheep goat moose bear outfitter. Dedicated to wildlife conservation, selective hunting and fair chase. Canadian moose hunts bc moose hunting at stone mountain. Mar 21, 2016 after finding the aftermath of a deadly brawl, james sets his sights on the victor. Bc trophy mountain outfitters goabc guide outfitters.
Boone and crockett club minimum entry scores wildlife. The beautiful white manes and magnificent antlers on the big bulls are very impressive and each one is different and unique. Trout fishing lakes of the cariboo chilcotin region of british columbia, canada. There are few animals that rival the beauty of an old white maned bull with sweeping antlers. Welcome to moon lake outfitters, your professional big game guide and outfitter in northwest british columbia, the premier hunting destination in canada. Bc trophy mountain outfitters creates custom, top quality hunt trips for sportsmen from around the world. Mountain caribou tend to have more mass and points than barren ground varieties. There are great genetics in the herd and they take record book bulls every year. With an extensive history of caribou monitoring and management, the government is a leader in conducting caribou research and developing innovative management activities. But when you consider that there is record book potential for either species, that makes it a rare opportunity indeed. If youre interested in hunting bc for caribou, youve come to the right place.
The current 7th edition records book is now available with over 1400 new. Mountain hunter record book species, categories, minimums, and page index species. Our guide outfitters enjoy showcasing super, natural british columbia to their clients. On average, we harvest one moose for every 100,000 acres.
With big bulls standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing up to 1,500 pounds, moose are massive animals and are the largest species in the deer family. Currently a minimum of 728 boreal caribou occupy five herd range areas in northeast british columbia. Our area is just a stones throw south of the yukon border, in northern bc at the headwaters of the yukon river drainage. Boreal caribou have a unique spatial strategy for calving.
September and october the worlds largest moose subspecies, alaskayukon moose alces alces gigas, finds prime habitats in south nahanni both, in its swampier lowlands and in valleys of higher elevations between sheep and caribou mountains. We consistently harvest quality animals and every year put some mountain caribou in the record books. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation. The moose from northern british columbia are some of the biggest in the record books and ours are no exception.
This reserve is one of the last unspoiled hunting areas remaining on the island of newfoundland for hunting moose, woodland caribou and black bear. Stan stevens mackenzie mountain outfitters northwest. Goabc guide outfitters association of british columbia canada. For many hunters british columbia represents the premiere north american hunting. Cariboo british columbia travel and adventure vacations. You can request bc archives searches and photocopies for a fee from daves photo copy service united church archives for bc. The 5 world record caribou by subspecies big game hunting.
The standing record for woodland caribou is held by dempsey cape who took a 345 28 caribou in 1966 from victoria river, newfoundland. Protection study for southern mountain caribou central group in bc 1 canadabritish columbia southern mountain caribou central group protection study note. Their white manes, dark coloring and dramatic antlers make them very unique. Manitoba, canada the bestkept secret in caribou hunting. The office is located in the caribou municipal building at 25 high street.
The name is a reference to the caribou that were once abundant in the region. Below is a chart that lists the minimum entry scores for all the north american big game animals recognized by the boone and crockett club. Our largest moose to date 74 78 wide was taken in 2012 and our average width for many years. Canadian moose fair chase free range hunt scoop lake. The best hunting, because of the rut and their beautiful white capes, is from miseptember until october 15th. Trophies that meet the alltime minimum will be listed in both the awards book, as well as records of. Central mountain caribou province of british columbia. Caribou hunting trips, guides and oufitters guidefitter.
We are fortunate to have access to some incredible mountain caribou habitat and we routinely take some monster caribou each year. Mountin hunter record book 20 by guide outfitters of bc issuu. Boreal caribou designatable unit du6 primarily use large peatlands and open forest throughout the year. We are excited to now offer several different hunt options. By caribou ranch recording studio updated about 10 years ago here is an ever growing list of the legendary records created at 8900 feet in the rockies. There may not be a better opportunity in the north to obtain a record book alaskayukon moose. The best option for caribou is a mid august to the end of september.
Every year, multiple trophy, record book caribou bulls are harvested. Alaskayukon moose hunts typically the ten to twelve moose harvested by our clients each year range from 57 to 72 inches with an average of a 60 spread. Once you cross the yukon border, they are alaska yukon moose. Western canadian moose hunts northwestern bc fly in. Thinking about going on a moose hunt in the near future. The presence of recordbook quality canada moose and mountain caribou gives us the unique opportunity to harvest two amazing species on. Central mountain caribou formerly part of the northern caribou ecotype usually live in mountainous terrain, although some herds migrate to lowelevation pine or boreal forest in the winter. However, only in caribou do both males and females carry antlers. By the late 1800s, the worlds hunting fraternity had learned that british columbia bc harboured one of. For the avid hunter wanting a true trophy class animal, we will only hunt or book the top areas and every client will be given the chance to make their dreams come true.
Ministry of environment on behalf of the citizens of british columbia. Nunavuts central barrenground caribou hunting moose. Scoop lake is a wellestablished hunting and fishing area that has consistently produced many record book moose. The remote, northern edge of british columbia is well known for its mountain caribou and in our opinion, these are some of the worlds finest caribou trophies. Sep 27, 2017 these are biggest moose kills in the safari club international record book. Bc by the book part 1 an objective analysis of bcs. World records by species click species for record details and photo.
Mountain caribou are the biggest of the caribou species and our guiding area supports the strongest population in bc, with good genetics. Hunting bc, canada for moose, caribou, stone sheep, and. Scoop lake outfitters exclusive guide area is 2,560,000 acres, located 90 air miles from the yukon border and 80 air miles from the nearest town or road. Welcome to south nahanni outfitters canada hunting trips.
Experience caribou hunting in the vast wilds of northern edge of british columbia known for its mountain caribou with gage outdoor expeditions. The largest alaskayukon moose in the record books, as well as the highest scoring moose for all of north america, was taken by debra card near cordova, alaska with a rifle in september 1999. It is a priority for cbc to create a website that is accessible to all canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Using their records data that date back over 100 years i researched bcs most sought after game species and compiled a summary of the top trophy producing areas for a variety of games species. Mountain caribou are a nonmigrating subspecies and they are abundant here throughout the hunting season. Mountain caribou hunts with a typical season harvest of 30 caribou, five to eight make the record book.
More than anything though, we are proud to look back on a long line of very happy hunters we. Wolves are not the primary predator of all age classes of caribou in bc. The vast area of middle ridge is home to newfoundlands largest woodland caribou herd, great eastern canadian moose and record book black bears. Caribou was an imprint of cbs records, now sony music. Not only is this the only moose on the list taken by a female hunter, it is also the biggest moose hunted in the united states.
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