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Title: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 03, 2013, 07:55:18 PM: has anyone heard of these guys or Dome creek outfitters?
i had a moose hunt booked this fall with another guide in BC and he canceled on me last week, but set it up for BCguide outfitters or dome creek (same owner/operator) for the same price and transferrinf my deposit. just looking for people with experience of this outfit.

thanks
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 03, 2013, 08:05:48 PM: If I were you I would call their past hunters of the new outfitter and if you don't like what you hear see what you can do about getting your money back.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 03, 2013, 08:16:30 PM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on March 03, 2013, 08:05:48 PM
If I were you I would call their past hunters of the new outfitter and if you don't like what you hear see what you can do about getting your money back.
the guide is supposed to be emailing me a reference list. i will be calling a few when i get it.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 03, 2013, 08:27:11 PM: pass I will send you a private pm.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: tluns on March 05, 2013, 01:16:46 PM: You probably already looked at this.

http://domecreekoutfitters.com/index.html (http://domecreekoutfitters.com/index.html)
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: huntnphool on March 05, 2013, 01:22:21 PM: I think I would be asking for a refund and doing my own booking, not relying on some outfitter setting up his friend. I've heard too many horror stories and very few positive stories about situations like this. :twocents:

I can't remember who it was, maybe Goldtip, that went with these guys http://www.wildkakwaoutfit.com/moose_98.htm (http://www.wildkakwaoutfit.com/moose_98.htm) and had nothing but good things to say. The prices were very good as well, although they are in Alberta and not BC, looks to be worth the extra drive.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on March 05, 2013, 04:30:13 PM: Thanks for the info all! I will be calling tomorrow to get my money back. Then I will need to decide what to do... crappy deal is that most anything will be at least a year or 2 out now... wish he woulda canceled right after last season... maybe gave me time to find another hunt for this fall.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: huntnphool on March 05, 2013, 04:52:44 PM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on March 05, 2013, 04:30:13 PM
Thanks for the info all! I will be calling tomorrow to get my money back. Then I will need to decide what to do... crappy deal is that most anything will be at least a year or 2 out now... wish he woulda canceled right after last season... maybe gave me time to find another hunt for this fall.
Give those other guys a call and tell them what happened, maybe they can work you in.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: RG on March 05, 2013, 04:59:47 PM: Check out A/Z Outfitters in Windemere BC, Bill and Brent Dubois. They are first cabin all the way. They've been in that territory since the 1960's and are on the second or third generation. I've been on multiple trips into their area, lots of game, nobody else goes in there.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: Cap.Silver on March 05, 2013, 08:15:38 PM: One of the guys I know goes to www.crystallakebc.com (http://www.crystallakebc.com) every year - their package includes free nonhunting spouse I believe
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: tluns on March 06, 2013, 11:39:29 AM: This is the guy I went with last year. You can see pictures of my moose under "Canada moose" in this forum. This guy works hard and has a track record of big moose.
http://huntfgs.com/ (http://huntfgs.com/)
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: threedwizard on March 06, 2013, 11:42:45 AM: I can second the last post, great track record of big moose and they do work hard. I passed up a near 50" bull looking for a bigger bull. Tough to call the weather and the rut, plus it's a little bit of a tour to get there.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: norsepeak on March 07, 2013, 10:16:02 PM: Check out Jim Lancaster at copper river outfitters. I've hunted with him the last two years and I'm booked for this year too. Great outfit and service. These guys are a lot of fun to hunt with. They've got some big moose, bears, goats, you name it they have it. Highly recommend. :tup:
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Post by: washelkhunter on March 07, 2013, 11:00:13 PM: Im jones'n for a moose hunt someday. I've been watching this outfit for a couple years.
Itcha Mountain Outfitters
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: lhrbull on March 08, 2013, 06:15:29 PM: the farther north you go increases the chance for the larger horned moose stone mt. safaris is the one i choose for my 2013 moose hunt
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 08, 2013, 06:25:54 PM: Quote from: lhrbull on March 08, 2013, 06:15:29 PM
the farther north you go increases the chance for the larger horned moose stone mt. safaris is the one i choose for my 2013 moose hunt

I have talked with the guys at stone mountain and really like what they had to say andhave talked to people that have hunted with them. Seems to be a great outfit. That being said by the time you pay for the hunt and taxes and tags and licenses. It comes out to be about 13,000.00 not including travel. That is about double the budget Chris has. I think it is a great hunt but at the very top end price range.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: WonkyWapiti on March 09, 2013, 09:12:28 AM: I'd also check into Domenic Ferrarrelli with Flathead Wilderness Adventures out of Fernie, BC. The guy works his butt off for you and is about as honest as they come. Also if you happen to be going to the Wild Sheep Foundation banquet tonight he will be there. I'll probably be booking another trip with him myself.
Title: Re: anyone know of BC guide outfitters?
Post by: threedwizard on March 09, 2013, 09:46:50 AM: If the up north hunts are too expensive, Jim Wiens in Oliver, BC at Vaseux Creek Outfitters is a great outfitter. Fits your budget and I took a record book moose with him, plus the last 2 years he's take 45" Shiras bulls. Busts his ass to help you take a nice animal and a fun camp to be in!