Greenland remains one of the world’s most pristine and unique destinations for adventurous travelers who truly enjoy the experience as much as they enjoy the hunt itself. Greenland is the world’s largest island, surrounded by ocean and ice, with plentiful wildlife and hosted by a generational outfitting family that has made a living from sustainable hunting. Best of all, they offer affordable opportunities for muskox and caribou in some of the most game rich areas of the island, reached by jet boat or helicopter during the summer and early fall months and by ATV during the later fall and spring months. With two private and remote concessions no other outfitter can hunt on, success rates are simply unbeatable, with 100% of muskox hunters filling this tags since 1996. Perhaps more importantly, this hunt overwhelmingly produces some of the most favorable post-hunt client feedback of any trip we offer, with exceptional reviews of the outfitter and their staff and their commitment to client satisfaction!
Travel
Hunters must get themselves to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland (airport code SFJ). Direct flights from Canada are rumored to begin service in 2024. Until then, flying through Copenhagen on Air Greenland (airgreenland.com) remains the best option. This route is serviced several times per week via a +/- 4 hr direct flight on an Airbus A330-800 aircraft, and several times per week with non-direct flight options. As of 2025, a new route from Newark, NJ to Nuuk, Greenland on United Airlines may be possible if a connection can be found from Nuuk to Kangerlussuaq.
Once in Kangerlussuaq, March and April hunters will generally transfer directly to camp the same day. Hunters arriving during the summer and fall months from July through September will typically spend the first night at one of the local hotels, all within walking distance from the airport. The following day, transfer to camp via jet boat or by helicopter (depending on weather and water levels) and remain in camp for the duration of the trip. At the end of the hunt, a transfer back to Kangerlussuaq will be early enough to catch a same-day commercial flight back to Copenhagen.
Hotel options in Kangerlussuaq include the following:
• Polar Lodge
• Old Camp
• Hotel Kangerlussuaq
• Albatros Arctic Circle
• Søndre Strømfjord
The Hunt
This outfitter operates in one of the highest game densities of Greenland. Additionally, this outfitter is one of the very few in Greenland who control their own exclusive hunting concessions no other outfitters can hunt. This has enabled them to selectively manage their game, taking only old, mature muskox and enjoying a 100% past success rate on muskox bulls since 1996. They intentionally only harvest roughly 70% of their annual quota to maintain sustainable hunting on a long-term basis and to provide additional tags on-hand for anyone who decides to take additional trophies while in camp.
Hunt durations are relatively short due to the high success of the area, typically three days and three to four nights in camp, depending on season and schedule. Additional time is simply not needed, but depending on the circumstances, additional hunting days may be possible. Four to six hunters are normally booked at a time, and divided into two to three separate groups, with each group having two (2) guides. This way, when one hunter kills an animal, the second hunter can continue hunting with the second guide without waiting on the first animal to be packed out of the field. This maximizes the time in camp and the opportunities for anyone who would like to take additional animals.
Summer/Fall Hunts
The cost of camp transfers are included in the hunt cost regardless of the method of transportation, so if a helicopter is necessary, that cost will not be charged as an additional expense.
It is quite common for muskox to be hunted in sight of the cabin, however hunters should expect to walk for muskox and hike for caribou, with the aid of inflatable boats to help navigate lakes in the surrounding areas. Shooting distances average 50 to 300 yards for rifle hunters and 20 to 40 yards for archery hunters. It is very common to shoot a muskox on the first day of the hunt, using the second and third days for additional game. Additional game may include native caribou, a second muskox, or small game, including arctic fox, arctic hare or ptarmigan. There is not cost for small game, and small game rifles are provided for each group.
Many hunters do not realize that muskox carry long hair, beautiful hair year-round, even during the summer months when temperatures are in the fifties and sixties. Young, immature bulls as well as female muskox are not taken as only old, mature bulls are harvested.
Native caribou in this region of Greenland (Central Canadian Barren Ground per GSCO and SCI classifications) are fully grown by early August, and hard horned by late August or early September. Success rates on caribou is very good with nearly every past Hunt Nation client taking one who has wanted one, but more physical effort may be required depending on season and distance from camp the hunters and guide must walk. That said, some quality bulls are taken by lucky hunters close to camp, particularly later in the season when the bulls are moving during the rut. Caribou are best hunted on a trophy fee basis, that way, you only pay for a bull if you harvest one. Additional muskox may also be taken for an additional trophy fee as long as the quota is available, which is almost always is.
October Caribou Option
During the month of October when the caribou are rutting and have moved away from their summering areas, the outfitter can hunt these animals, as well as muskox, directly from the town of Kangerlussuaq by ATV and/or by boat as the animals are found around the fjord. These hunts will utilize a hotel in town for meals and accommodations (included in hunt cost), and a second animal (muskox or caribou) may be taken for a $2,500 trophy fee. These late-season caribou hunts have a slightly longer hunt schedule, including the arrival and departure days, for nearly the full month of October. Call our office for specific openings.
Rifle Rental
Importing a weapon is possible, including archery equipment for bow hunters, but for most hunters, we recommend renting one of the outfitter’s premium rifles. The cost is $150 for the hunt, and this charge may actually be less than what may airlines are charging to check weapons as luggage. The rifles to choose from include the following:
– Sako s20 in .300 Win with Swarovski optic
– Sako s20 in .300 Win with Swarovski DS (Digital range finding riflescope)
– Schulz & Larsen in .300 Win with Kahles Optic
– Sauer Rifle in 6.5×55 with Kahles Optic (caribou only)
Accommodations
For Spring, Summer and early Fall hunts, a remote, heated cabin, with four bedrooms and electricity, will serve as camp for the duration of spring and fall muskox hunts. Each room has two single beds for single or double occupancy, and the camp can comfortably host up to six hunters at a time. A satellite phone as well as Starlink internet is available in camp. As a reminder, October hunters will stay at one of the hotels in Kangerlussuaq for late fall hunt options.
March and April Muskox via ATV/UTV. This hunt can be cold, but typically not extreme as commonly found in the Canadian arctic. Daytime temperatures average in the teens in March, but warmer or colder weather is always possible. Hunting is primarily conducted via ATV, leaving camp in the mornings with a minimum of two guides per group, for safety reasons. Hunting excellent, but hunters do need to arrive with the appropriate cold weather gear to adequately enjoy this experience while being exposed to the elements while away from camp. The aurora borealis is prevalent during the winter and spring months, and those who are willing to come this time of year will enjoy some of the lowest muskox pricing you can find anywhere in North America for a quality hunt. Caribou are not available during this period as the older, mature bulls have already cast their antlers, but small game hunting for arctic fox and arctic hare are included, and at no extra cost with the purchase of a small game license ($100). Additional muskox trophies may be added for only $2,500.
Trophy Shipping
Until now, muskox and reindeer trophies from Greenland had to ship through Denmark, which was a time consuming and very expensive process. Beginning in 2024, trophies are now shipped in a freezing container from Greenland to New York. This will not only save a considerable amount of time, but the overall cost will be substantially less. Additionally, our package pricing includes the cost of trophy shipping from Greenland to New York for the first trophy. Shipping costs for any additional trophies, including a caribou or a second muskox, are $800 each. Once the trophies arrive in New York, an import broker and a USDA-approved taxidermy will work with clients for further trophy processing, however these third-party services will be billed to the clients directly at additional charges.
2025/2026 PRICING:
Spring Musk Ox via ATV/UTV: $7,700 (ATV transport with shipping to New York for 1st trophy included)
– A second muskox may be added for a $2,500 trophy fee plus $800 shipping charge
Available Dates: Call for Open dates March and early April
Fall Muskox Ox via Jet Boat or Helicopter: $9,500 (r/t transport to camp and shipping to New York for 1st trophy included)
– Caribou and/or a second muskox may be added for only $2,500 trophy fee plus $800 shipping charge
Available Dates: Call for Open dates August and September
Late Season Muskox/Caribou via ATV and/or Boat $9,500 (shipping to New York for 1st trophy included):
– Caribou or a second muskox may be added for only $2,500 trophy fee plus $800 shipping charge
Available Dates: October 4th to October 28th
Included in hunt packages:
– Trophy fee for one muskox plus all guiding services
– Trophy shipping from Greenland to New York for first trophy animal
– Round trip helicopter charter (August/September hunts) or ATV/UTV transport (March/April Hunts)
– All meals and accommodations during the hunt (approx. three days and three nights)
– All necessary hunting licenses and export permits
– All necessary safety provisions, winter or fall
Not included in hunt packages:
– Second animal trophy fee (muskox or caribou) of $2,500 (subject to availability)
– Commercial flights to/from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
– Trophy shipping from Greenland to New York for any additional animals @ $800 each
– Domestic shipping, expediting or taxidermy charges once in New York to final destination
– Any meals or hotel in Kangerlussuaq, unless otherwise indicated
– Travel insurance
– Optional rifle rental @ $150 per trip
– Any additional hunting days, if available
– Small game hunting is complimentary with purchase of license ($100)
– Gratuities to guide and staff
– Alcoholic beverages
IMPORTANT NOTICE
USD $ CASH PAYMENTS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED IN GREENLAND for trophy fees, additional trophy shipping, rifle rental or small game license fees. Any cash payments must be in DKK (Danish Kroner), which can be exchanged for USD in Copenhagen, Denmark. Payments for any expenses not included in the hunt package may also be made by bank wire in advance.