SOUTH NAHANNI OUTFITTERS
2016 HUNTING GUIDE
WORLD-FAMOUS HUNTS IN THE PRISTINE NORTHERN WILD Experience real hunting in Canada’s last real wilderness – the untamed Northwest Territories. Choose from an exciting variety of species and hunting packages. Hike or ride horseback in the rugged Mackenzie Mountains to stalk Alpine sheep, goats, mountain caribou and super-sized moose. Travel the High Arctic by dog team in search of every big game hunter’s ultimate trophy, the lordly polar bear. Or head out by snow machine in search of the majestic muskox. Grizzly bears, wolves and wolverine can also be hunted in certain areas of the Northwest Territories.
Check out our northern outfitters, world hunting experts who’ll take you on a hunt of a lifetime.
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W E S T ER N A R C T I C
TREK THE MAGNIFICENT LAND OF ICE AND SNOW The forbidding region far north of the Arctic Circle offers some of the world’s most spectacular hunting experiences. The largest land carnivore, the polar bear, prowls along the northern ocean. The chance to hunt this predator tops the list of many big game hunters. It’s a true Arctic experience. Travel is by dogsled on land and sea ice. Trips can last up to two weeks as you camp with Inuvialuit guides. In spring the muskox hunt is in full gear. Hunters travel by snowmobile, boat or allterrain vehicle to locate the quarry. Bands of Muskox are then stalked on foot, in the company of your experienced guide.
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M AC K E N Z I E M O U N TA I NS
DISCOVER WILD RANGES WHERE GAME RUNS FREE Quick moving Dall’s sheep and elusive mountain goats offer a great hunting challenge. These snow-white monarchs of the peaks can spot you a long way off, and will take advantage of their speed and sure-footedness to find haven out of range. Alpine hunting adventures begin in late summer with a bush plane flight from Norman Wells or Fort Simpson into your well-equipped, comfortable base camp in the pristine, uninhabited foothills. You’ll head up to sheep country on foot or horseback, guided by your experienced outfitters. The Mackenzie Mountains are also home to mountain caribou and moose, which provide additional challenges to intrepid hunters.
THE BARRENL ANDS
BOW HUNTING
Bow hunting is permitted in the NWT and is subject to the same regulations as hunting with a firearm.
700
mm Draw weight minimum 20 kg.
25
Broadhead point mm minimum width at the widest point or a barbless three-bladed bodkin head.
CROSSBOWS MAY BE USED FOR HUNTING IN THE NWT
STALK ANCIENT MUSKOX ON THE GREAT BARRENS The rolling, wide-open barrenlands are a riot of colour in late summer. Wolf, wolverine and muskox in the northern sections, are some animals
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hunted on the barrens. Barrenground caribou also range across the barrens,
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the Northwest Territories who will advise when and if barrenground caribou
Draw weight at kg 700 mm draw.
Bolt weight, g or have a bolt with a 2.2 cm diametre cutting broadhead.
but barrenground caribou hunting has been discontinued, due to declines in herd populations. The situation is being monitored by the Government of hunting can be offered to resident and non resident hunters. FOR A COMPLETE SUMMARY OF NORTHWEST TERRITORIES HUNTING REGULATIONS GO TO www.enr.gov.nt.ca/publications
HUNTING OPERATORS WESTERN ARCTIC BEAUFORT SEA ADVENTURES
(867) 977-2355 beaufortsea@hotmail.com Live a day in the life of an Eskimo! Specializing in polar bear and muskox hunts for up to four people from a traditional camp near Tuktoyaktuk. Also providing scenic pingo tours, beluga whale watching, bird watching and more! Call for booking and more information.
CHUCK GRUBEN’S GUIDING AND OUTFITTING
(867) 977-2360 chuckgruben@hotmail.com An active Inuvialuit hunter and guide who is very knowledgeable on the Tuktoyaktuk area. Big game hunting by snowmobile for grizzly, muskox, wolf and wolverine. Fishing, nature, and customized tours also available.
KUPTANA’S ARCTIC ADVENTURES
(867) 396-3089 davidkuptana@gmail.com Providing the ultimate in guided Arctic adventures. Eco tourism and big game hunting.
POKIAK GUIDING AND OUTFITTING
(867) 977-2170 pokiakguiding@gmail.com Guided sports hunts for muskox, grizzly bear and polar bear.
ULUKHAKTOK ADVENTURES LTD.
(867) 396-4808 Big game hunts since 1999. Polar bear, muskox and wolf. Hunts between 5 and 14 days. Please call for details.
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SAHTU ARCTIC RED RIVER OUTFITTERS LTD.
(867) 633-4934 info@arcticred-nwt.com arcticred-nwt.com Backpack hunt for Dall’s sheep, mountain caribou, moose and wolf in the Mackenzie Mountains, upper Arctic Red River watershed. July 15 to September 30. Hiking adventures in the Mackenzie Mountains. Photo safaris for Dall’s sheep, mountain caribou, mountain grizzly and moose.
ASSOCIATION OF MACKENZIE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS
(403) 357-8414 ganariver@pentnet.net huntnwt.com Our eight members are the sole outfitters in this vast tract of endless mountains. Each one outfits and guides in their own concession, undisturbed and alone. Horse hunt, rifle and bow hunt for Dall’s sheep, mountain caribou, moose, mountain goat, wolf, wolverine and black bear.
GANA RIVER OUTFITTERS LTD.
(403) 357-8414 ganariver@pentnet.net ganariver.com Gana River Outfitters is a family operated business offering horseback and backpack hunts for Dall’s Sheep, Alaska Yukon moose, mountain caribou, wolf & wolverine in the beautiful Mackenzie Mountains.
GREAT BEAR LAKE LODGE
(800) 665-0240 plummerslodges.com fish@plummerslodges.com In operation for over 50 years on spectacular Great Bear Lake. We have outstanding guides and Muskox herds are found all around
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this great lake. Flights by float plane to position hunters in proximity to the herds around Great Bear Lake is included as necessary. This hunt is conducted as a joint venture with Grey Goose Outfitters.
MACKENZIE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS LTD.
(250) 719-8340 mmostanstevens@gmail.com mmo-stanstevens.com Guided hunts for Dall’s sheep and mountain caribou in the Mackenzie Mountains. Moose, wolf, wolverine on lower slopes. 7 to 12 days. Five persons in cabins and tents. One guide per hunter. July to September. One year advanced booking.
NWT OUTFITTERS
(250) 846-5309 jladventures@xplornet.com lancasterfamilyhunting.com Outfitter offering sport hunts for trophy Dall’s sheep, Alaska/Yukon Moose, Mountain Caribou. We ensure that every detail of the hunt is looked after in a well-organized manner, from the day the hunt is booked until the day the trophies are delivered to the client.
RAM HEAD OUTFITTERS LTD.
(780) 848-7578 ramheadoutfitters@hotmail.com ramheadoutfitters.com We are in the big game guided hunts business. We also support hikers along the Canol Trail with air support and food drops.
REDSTONE TROPHY HUNTS LTD.
(403) 975-8862 redstonehunts@yahoo.ca redstonehunts.com Redstone Trophy Hunts offers world-class hunting for Dall’s sheep, mountain caribou, Alaska/ Yukon moose, wolf and wolverine. We are located in the heart of the Mackenzie Mountains.
DEHCHO NAHANNI BUTTE OUTFITTERS LTD.
(250) 846-5309 jladventures@xplornet.com lancasterfamilyhunting.com Hunt for Dall’s sheep, caribou, moose, mountain goat and black bear. Back-pack hunts. Specializing in archery and rifle. July 15 to October 1.
SOUTH NAHANNI OUTFITTERS LTD.
(867) 399-3194 info@huntnahanni.com huntnahanni.com South Nahanni Outfitters will take you on a perfectly organized, guided hunting trip for Dall’s sheep, moose, caribou, and mountain goat. Airlifts are done with our own helicopter, and the hunts are spot and stalk. Our heli-hiking packages make the vistas and wonders of the South Nahanni area available to everyone. The helicopter can also be chartered by the hour.
NORTH SLAVE ADVENTURE NORTHWEST
(780) 247-0247 kyler@adventurenw.com adventurenw.com One of the most diverse outfitters in the North offering Big Game hunts for barrenground and Arctic Island caribou, Mainland and Arctic Island muskox, Arctic wolf, barrenground grizzly bear and polar bear. Yellowknife is the gateway to all our big game adventures.
TRUE NORTH SAFARIS
(867) 873-8533 info@truenorthsafaris.com truenorthsafaris.com Hunts include winter wolf hunts on the ice roads and spring black bear hunts.
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