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Big Game Hunting => Out Of State Hunting => Topic started by: matt345 on June 27, 2014, 02:22:40 PM

Title: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: matt345 on June 27, 2014, 02:22:40 PM: I am looking at taking my Dad on either a Goat hunt or a Moose Hunt in BC next fall. I would like to get a few referrals from people on here that have gone with Guides in BC.
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: RadSav on June 27, 2014, 02:36:17 PM: How good of shape is he in? Makes a HUGE difference when choosing a goat guide!
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Post by: Bean Counter on June 27, 2014, 02:40:26 PM: *tag* 8)
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: matt345 on June 27, 2014, 02:44:47 PM: He is in decent shape now. 65 yrs old, no health problems. he walks and rides his bike regularly. He is not in Mountain shape yet, but could be by next October. He would have to improve his fitness a great deal before doing a Goat hunt. Thats why I am inquiring about a Moose Hunt as well, I have found a couple guides who also will do either Moose or Caribou.
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Post by: wadu1 on June 27, 2014, 03:01:07 PM: Sent a PM
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Post by: RadSav on June 27, 2014, 03:01:29 PM: Do you have an approximate budget? Horses or no Horses?
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: matt345 on June 27, 2014, 03:19:32 PM: Horse back would be fine. If its a Moose hunt I was thinking in the 5000.00 per range. If its a Goat hunt 9000.00 per seemed reasonable.
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: RadSav on June 27, 2014, 03:36:02 PM: Not sure where you can find a reputable guide for moose at $5,000. Most of the meat moose outfits I know of are a bunch of crooks with very poor success. But $9,000 for goat sounds about right. I'll double check my proven guys and their pricing and get back this evening.
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Post by: MtnMuley on June 27, 2014, 03:43:29 PM: What about our Site Sponsor on here, Bearcat Outfitters out of BC?
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Post by: Bean Counter on June 27, 2014, 03:43:48 PM: What is the market rate for a moose hunt in BC?
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: RadSav on June 27, 2014, 04:37:27 PM: Quote from: Bean Counter on June 27, 2014, 03:43:48 PM
What is the market rate for a moose hunt in BC?

Depends on a lot of factors. Trophy Moose or meat moose, Canadian or Shiras, float, ATV or horse, air taxi access or vehicle... For trophy moose with a premier guide in remote area you are looking at $15,000 plus with the better ones being an addition 3-4K plus air taxi service. Was about half that price before The Outdoor Life channel became popular :bash: Most of the meat shiras atv hunts I know run between $7,500 and $9,000. Not sure why but Alberta and Manitoba seem to have better price and more reputable services for meat moose. Though many the better ones have waiting lists of three to five years or are booked by Cabela's.

Bearcat seems to have some screaming deals. I know absolutely nothing about their service! Could be a great deal for someone :dunno: I know both Carpsniper and I have discussed taking a trip up there to see how they run their operation. Would be great to find a bargain close to Washington. Especially for spring bear on years we are not drawn.
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: lhrbull on June 27, 2014, 07:35:33 PM: having hunted with them last fall and having a great time and killing a top notch moose I would highly recommend Stone Mt. Safaris most if not all moose hunts are by horseback. great group of guides great horses and beautiful country the pictures of my moose are in the out of state forum under headed to BC I think if you need any information just send me a PM
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Post by: RG on June 27, 2014, 07:55:29 PM: A/Z with Bill or Brent Dubois in Windemere. They've been in there since the 1960's and are absolute pros. I worked with them in the mid 80's and they taught me to guide and pack. They will give him a great hunt. Tell Bill that Ryan recommended them if you talk to him. Great goat area too.
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 27, 2014, 08:05:33 PM: I hunted archery shiras with Scott McKenzie of Sugar Valley Outfitters in 2006, and would highly recommend him. He just sent out an email saying he had two November 2014 moose openings for $9500 each, with a bonus whitetail included. These hunts are out of his home compound - you have a separate cabin to stay in, but his wife cooks you a good dinner every night at their house. It's pretty comfy after a hard day hunting.
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Post by: RG on June 27, 2014, 09:30:18 PM: http://www.abarzoutfitters.com/ (http://www.abarzoutfitters.com/)
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: RadSav on June 28, 2014, 03:13:46 AM: Simpson Stone Sheep http://simpsonstonesheep.com/ (http://simpsonstonesheep.com/) gets my highest recommendation. Though I'm not sure their moose will fit your budget I think they may on goat. Can't find my latest news letter with pricing - Sorry!

I have not hunted with Cassiar Stone but I do know a good number of folks that have. http://cassiarstone.com/ (http://cassiarstone.com/) Goat hunting there is much tougher than with Simpson, but I think they have larger goat averages. My pricing for them is almost 15 years old so I have no accurate information for you there. Puts moose out, though I would expect goat might be there.

Cassiar Stone is always rated extremely high in both quality service and animals. Simpson Stone is just the best bunch of folks you can run into. If all works out I'll be up there next year!
Title: Re: Looking for Reccomendations on BC Guides
Post by: matt345 on June 28, 2014, 10:44:53 AM: Thanks guys for the recommendations so far!