The muskox is a signature statement in any trophy room, and the Barren Ground sub-species is 15% larger in body and horn size than its cousin the Greenland Muskox. The hide on the muskox is simply stunning as well. You are hunting one of the ancient, pre-historic animals of the world, and there is no better place to hunt the largest Barren Ground Muskox in the Arctic than this operation.
The area you will be hunting was first commercially hunted in 2022, in a new hunting zone, and the results have been spectacular: 100% success on fall hunts, with 90% of the trophies making the record books, including the new #1 Boone & Crockett! You are hunting in the rut (on fall hunts), so the muskox are herded up for breeding (it is also a beautiful time to hunt the North, as the tundra will be lit up with vibrant fall colors). You will likely witness fighting between dominant bulls. When you come across a herd of muskox, it is not uncommon for multiple hunters to harvest their animal. This hunt is conducive to archery hunters too, as the areas hunted are so remote that the muskox rarely if ever see humans. The fishing for lake trout and Arctic grayling is also amazing.
This is a spot & stalk hunt, which means you’ll be sitting and glassing areas that have muskox, looking for herds or single bulls. You will be out hunting for 12 hours a day, so expect long hours travelling and glassing. You will need to come prepared mentally for this, absolutely dressed appropriately to stay warm. Staying focused for the duration raises your opportunity of success on a shot opportunity.
2023 PRICES (subject to change without notice until deposit received; all prices in USD)
$20,000 per person 1×1 plus 5% tax for an 8-day hunt. $22,000 per person 1×1 for 2024. Non-hunting servers are $6,000 ea.
Approx. Hunt Dates 2023/2024
August 23-29 or August 29-September 7, 2023
August 28-September 6, 2024
Included:
• Airport transport for pick up and drop off
• Transport to the float/ski plane dock for scheduled chartered flight to lodge
• Professional guide
• Lodging and meals
• Trophy care (skinned and salted)
• Meat cut, wrapped and boxed to ship out to Yellowknife
Not Included:
• Commercial flights in and out of Yellowknife
• Hotels before and after hunt
• Hunting licenses/tags/permits
• You must bring collapsible dry bag coolers to take your hide, skull and meat if you are taking the meat back with you (there is a meat donation network in Yellowknife). If you are taking your meat home, expect to be taking 300 lbs. of boneless meat. Please ensure you have enough dry bags, as none are available on site, and don’t expect to buy them in Yellowknife.
• Gratuities
• Permits for trophy export
• Trophy shipping fees
• Unscheduled flight out of camp
• Due to fluctuating fuel costs, a fuel surcharge maybe applicable
• You must purchase medical evacuation and trip cancellation insurance
• Rifle rental $250
License Fees (approx.)
Muskox: $330
Wolf: $100
Wolverine: $110
Government Harvest Fees: Muskox $330; Wolverine $220
GETTING THERE
Your starting destination city is Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. You will need to fly into Yellowknife the day before, on an early fight. You must attend the Environment and Natural Resources Office in Yellowknife to purchase your hunting license. The next day you will be boarding a charter flight that will fly you into the lodge to begin your hunt. They work to book early morning flights so that you are into camp to get your rifles shot and get you settled into camp and out on the tundra hunting. Once you arrive at the charter plane your trip begins. Your flight is approximately two hours and you need to dress warm for the flight.
BLACK BEAR
New for 2024 they will be offering Spring spot and stalk black bear hunts in the Northwest Territories. These hunts will take place in two different areas one south of Yellowknife and one west of Fort Smith NWT. No non residents have hunted here before and very little resident hunting pressure.
This will be 5 full days of spot and stalk hunting. In the NWT it is illegal to bait bears, so this is a spot and stalk hunt on roads, trails and in some cases on rivers. If you are looking for a thrilling challenge different than sitting on a bait pile this could be your hunt. Spring in the NWT is the ideal time for spot and stalk black bear hunts. At this time of the year, bear hides are in prime condition and color phases are beginning. Cinnamon, brown, blonde and jet black bears can be found in this area. The NWT holds 1,000’s of square miles of amazing boreal wilderness, offering the guides plenty of bear hunting territory to work with. Spot and stalk black bear hunts are an adrenaline filled adventure every hunter should experience!
The bears are hungry after a long winter sleep and are on the move searching for fresh new vegetation. At this time of the year it’s common to see multiple bears a day and on a “bear day” when the conditions are favorable 5-12 bears is normal, sometimes with several stalk attempts. Most bears will be solid black, to black with white blaze. The bears will average 5 ½- 6 feet squared with the monster boars going close to 7 feet.
Maximum 6 Hunters in camp.
Hunt Price $4,000 2×1
$120 License
$238 Government Fee
$200 Tax
Total Cost $4,558
Hunting Dates: 2024
May 7-13
May 13-19
May 19-25
May 25-31
May 31-June 6
Included:
Pick up in Yellowknife
Professional Guide
Warm Lodging and Meals
Trophy care (Skinned and Salted)
Not included:
Commercial flights in and out of Yellowknife
Hotels before and after
Trophy permits
Tips
Rifle rental $300.
GETTING YOUR WEAPON INTO CANADA
You are allowed to bring your personal firearm with you. This includes your rifles, shotguns or muzzleloaders (NO HANDGUNS!). For your firearms, a simple one-page form is required to be filled out to obtain a temporary Canadian firearms permit. This form can be down-loaded or mailed to you well in advance from The Royal Canadian Mounted Police at https://www.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/wam/media/2347/original/d369a605ac3363b569af5ea5dc40c88d.pdf. Click on the link for the NON-RESIDENT FIREARM DECLARATION (form RCMP 5589/CAFC 909). Completing this in advance should reduce your time clearing customs. DO NOT SIGN IT UNTIL YOU APPEAR IN FRONT OF CUSTOMS, but fill it out. A confirmed declaration costs a flat fee of $25, regardless of the number of firearms listed on it. It is only valid for the person who signs it and for those firearms listed on the declaration. It is a simple form to fill out. NO FORMS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR HUNTING BOW INTO CANADA! NO HANDGUNS, AR-15s OR SUPPRESSORS! IF YOU HAVE A DUI OR A CRIMINAL RECORD, CALL US! YOU MAY BE DENIED ADMITTANCE.
TO PREVENT PROBLEMS WHEN RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES, YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR FIREARMS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT BY TAKING THEM TO ANY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL (“CBP”) OFFICE BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE UNITED STATES. THE CBP OFFICE WILL REGISTER THEM ON THE SAME CBP FORM 4457 USED TO REGISTER CAMERAS AND COMPUTERS. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU OFTEN CANNOT SIMPLY DO THIS AT THE AIRPORT WHEN LEAVING THE U.S., SO YOU SHOULD DO THIS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR TRIP.
