Big Game
- Bull Moose
Can attain a live weight of over 1500 lbs. with Antler spreads into the 70" at very remote locations. Average spreads for Bulls found along Rivers and Lakes in lower elevations tend to be around 40" although mid to high 50" are taken less frequently. Fly in and high elevation hunts the average seems to be well over 50". Best time to hunt is September/October.
- Bull Elk
We wont let you shoot anything less then a 12 point Bull. During the 2006 season a 16 point was called in within 5 yards of the Stand and several big Bulls could have been taken with Bow and Arrow which we will allow for the first time in the 2007 season. Best time to hunt September/October.
- Rocky Mountain Goat
The Ghosts of fog shrouded Mountains. Big Billy's, some with over 11 inch Horns, (And yes they are up there where it is windy, wet and cool and you probably will sweat a bit before you squeeze off your shot). Mid August to first week of September, the experienced Guides favoured time to hunt. You want good weather, not Iced up Mountainsides when you stalk a Billy Goat.
- Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep
Are one of our closest guarded secrets. Lets just say they are where they are and we will do our best to get you onto a good Ram. You must be in reasonably good physical condition, it wont be an easy ride.
- California Big Horn Sheep
Are found in the dry Ponderosa area. Each day you will be shown many Sheep, but again, it is Full Curls only and these Rams broom easily. Once a promising Ram is found, a stalk is made. We want to get as close to the Sheep as possible, so good camouflage gear also for head and hands is a must. Best time to hunt in October.
- Grizzly Bear
We have some of the largest Bears and highest densities for Inland Grizzlies. Some of these Bears can weight up to 1300 lbs and measure over 10 ft. nose to tail. Old Bears tend to be very smart. To hunt them successfully you want an expert Guide. Best time to hunt is in May or June when the Fur is prime and the claws have not been worn down by digging.
- Black Bear
Our Clients take large Boars with up to 7 ft. (nose to tail), in areas not much inhabitted by Grizzlies. In the best Grizzly areas, Black Bears have taken a terrible beating. It seams that Big Boar Grizzlies have much fun ripping Black Bears out of there Dens in late November just to kill.
- Timber Wolf
We have more Wolves then ever and it is rather unusual that a hunter wont get a chance to take a large one during his hunt for other species. Large means 8 ft. nose to tail. 60% of all Wolves seem to be Black with the remainder in Gray or other colours.
- Whitetail Deer
Are a special challenge and reserved for the more remote areas of the Rocky Mountain Area.
- Mule Deer
Are Plentiful in the Ponderosa area. Best time to hunt is after the first serious Snowfall, mid November.
- Coyotes
Are rare in the Rocky Mountain area but plentiful in the Ponderosa area.
- Cougar, Lynx and Bobcat
Are hunted during winter months in the Ponderosa Area. To be successful, these Cats need to be chased with Hounds. Usually there is snow on the ground and well below freezing. 4x4's are used to locate new Tracks and when a large track is found, then the Hounds are let go so they can run the Cat and hopefully get her up a Ponderosa Pine. Radio transmitter on the Hounds tell the Guide where to find the Hounds. Sometimes the Hound's Guide and Hunter win and sometimes the Cat will just kill and eat the Hounds, nothing is easy.
- Wolverine
A real tough little fellow. Yes, this 35 lbs. critter can take a Moose carcass away from a Grizzly. How does he do it, by Brain, not by Bran. When the Grizzly wanders off for a drink to the nearby creek, Mr. Wolverine hops over to the Carcass and urinates all over it, then watches from a safe distance. Then the Grizzly leaves the Carcass for good because he cant stand the smell. Our hunting parties see them frequently in the Alpine. The only time they can be harvested is in late fall and in the Wintertime, usually during a Wolf hunt.
- Bull Caribou (Mountain Caribou)
Season has been closed since 2003 because of severe Wolf predation. We do not expect it to be reopened until the Herd has stabilized.
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