Guided hunt trips - are they worth it?
I am turning 50 at the end of the month. Thinking of treating myself to something special. I am considering a guided hunt trip, custom rifle or something else memorable. It doesn’t seem like international travel is a convenient option this year.
I have never been on one or even looked into them. To be honest, I don’t even know where to start. I’ve seen some crazy prices on-line for Alaska / Yukon trips. My Budget would be around 7K max. I’ve only been hunting for about 8-9 years, all of them in Northern Alberta. I’ve only shot deer and bear. Would love to take an Elk and Moose. I’ve tried but no success so far, some close opportunities but couldn’t close the deal. Lol With all the Covid restrictions I would want to stay within Canada. I am thinking horse back could be a really cool experience or fly in to a remote area. Would consider drop camp options too - for me its more about the experience. Where did you go and was it worth it? What did you spend? Would you do it again? Where not to go or book with? You can PM me as well. Thanks. |
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With trudeau botching the vaccine delivery program. I don’t see him opening the borders before next season
Figure out what animal you actually want to hunt or what you want out of the hunt and start calling outfitters and making plans I sent a link for a mtn goat hunt Your chances of ever getting a mtn goat tag in alberta is slim to none You can always get a moose or an elk tag here A goat hunt, is a real adventure |
A goat hunt, is a real adventure
That is one of the few guided hunts I would consider and you don't have to go far either. Grizz |
Mtn goat hunts can be done for under 7k with the borders closed. Ive done 4 now and although they have all been hard hunts they are very rewarding.
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I've never been on a guided hunt myself would much rather doing a hunter host option in BC, if that's an option there are some decent deals that go on the SCI auctions pages. https://www.onlinehuntingauctions.com/ with the boarder still being closed I'm sure you can find a hunt for a decent price.
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I love going on hunts out of province
You don’t know what your missing until you do it A mountain hunt in the bc rockys for goats. You’ll remember that one forever |
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I took advantage of the covid situation in November and did a late season goat hunt with Bolen Lewis in November. Theyre a little pricier as far as goat hunts go, but I wouldn't hesitate to go again as it was an adventure of a lifetime and as stated above, you likely aren't going to draw the tag in alberta. I ended up shooting a goat with perfect winter hair that is currently at the taxidermist. I'm already saving up for the next one.
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A Husband and wife trip to Andrew lake for moose and some fishing makes for a good time. You also would have a chance at bear and wolf..
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There is a couple outfits that do resident drop camps But right now would be an awesome time to go on a goat hunt or something like that in bc while the border is closed That’s just my thinking though |
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Total cost to you? Including flying the moose out? What if you wanted two tags, and 3 hunters? You recommend them? Heard of them quite often but never looked into the outfit. Will do more detailed investigation if folks here recommend. Shot a nice bull moose last year, but you know how long one must wait for next opportunity (as long as a 65 year old fart like me lives that long) :) Thanks RBH |
I second the goat hunt. I did one this fall with my brother and we both took billies. Got a great covid price.
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Took a 40 inch moose and ate a lot of lake trout. |
getting some great ideas and making notes on some suggestions. thanks.
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Jay have you ever thought about going to Africa? If so try Wild Horizon in South Africa you can have a great time. Talk to Guy and see what he make happen.
Just my 2 cents TEH |
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I haven’t. I may down the road but for now I’d like to stay in Canada. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Africa
I turned 50 in 2019 and made the decision to go to South Africa. I wanted a Cape buffalo hunt for that . I found a 5 day cow Cape buffalo hunt for $4000 U.S . This I liked and found affordable so I bumped it to 7 days and took 5 plains game animals as well. Unless your talking deer or black bear hunting South African hunts can be far, far cheaper than any Canadian/Alaskan hunts. The wife really enjoyed the scenery and adventure as well.
Gives you an excuse to buy a big gun as well ... |
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Any :thinking-006:Mountain Caribou deals or outfitter suggestions?
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I’ll do one if you find a couple moose hunters to go with you. But my prices aren’t changing for Canadians. Our rates are the same regardless of your country of origin 😉 |
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The other you ride in the back of a truck, chasing critters behind a fence Don’t get me wrong, shooting stuff is fun But there is a difference Plus you can’t fly to South Africa right now. Even if you could, If you come back with the South African variant of COVID. You get to stay in jail for 4 weeks, not the usual 2 weeks. |
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