Hunting

Alaska-Yukon Moose

The world’s largest moose subspecies, Alaska-Yukon Moose (alces alces gigas), finds prime habitats in the Mackenzie Mountains of Canada’s Northwest Territories. Record book moose get taken in our South Nahanni concession, e.g. #15 in SCI and #30 in B&C. With us, your moose hunt will be spectacular and first class in every respect.

Join us for a moose rutting adrenaline rush on a successful northern alces alces gigas hunt.

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The Trophy

Chances at taking a good and mature trophy are given at every hunt. Record book moose get taken here, e.g. #15 in SCI and #30 in B&C, and your moose hunt will be spectacular in every respect.

Trophy sizes can go up to 70 inches with an average spread of 57. Length and width of palms as well as good fronts are more important than spread and South Nahanni’s moose have all of the above, especially good fronts. As an avid moose hunter, you will understand that a record book animal is just that: a record, to be viewed with awe.

Rates

Starting at USD 34,000, includes moose trophy fee and helicopter time for the moose

12-day Moose Hunts with sheep, caribou, wolf, wolverine, black bear option throughout September

10-day Moose Hunts with caribou, wolf, wolverine, black bear option in late September/early October

Timing

Our moose rut starts around the beginning of September and lasts until the middle of October. Earlier on we hunt high alpine valleys and with approaching snows move ever lower into the swamplands to the east. We make the most of our helicopter flexibility and intimate South Nahanni knowledge flying you into the most suitable hunting spot for the particular week of your hunt.

Add-On Species

All moose hunters can obtain additional tags for add-on species – mountain caribou, wolf, wolverine and black bear during the 10-day hunt in late September/early October as well as Dall sheep and mountain goat during the 12-day hunts in September. Trophy fees and helicopter flying charges apply.

Moose and caribou will be hard horned and out of velvet on all our moose hunts.

Fitness Level

Everybody who is in regular, healthy shape and who can shoot straight will have the opportunity to harvest a respectable trophy moose with us. This is a spot and stalk hunt on foot during which you try to call bulls towards you. Be prepared to walk through brush and over deadfall on often soft terrain. It is a wilderness hunt where you are outside 24/7 and sleep in a small backpacker tent.

Duration

  • 12-day Moose Hunt: September
  • 10-day Moose Hunt: late September/early October

The Spot

The world’s largest moose subspecies, Alaska-Yukon Moose (alces alces gigas), finds prime habitats in the Mackenzie Mountains of Canada’s Northwest Territories wandering in swampier lowlands as well as valleys of higher elevation. Eight outfitters operate here within the safe boundaries of their own concessions. There are no roads, no people, no towns, no trace of humans, just game trails deeply rutted into moss and lichen winding through dwarf birch.

South Nahanni’s 9,000 square miles are so vast it swallows Yellowstone National Park twice and more; larger than a small European country like Slovenia. Our own helicopter makes non-hunting time fast and efficient

shuttling you throughout the huge concession. This selective access leaves recently hunted game populations to renew themselves, resulting in successful hunts with an opportunity rate of 100%. Well organized logistics and hardworking guides with an understanding of the land and game are paramount to our success.

All our hunts are spot and stalk, and certainly FAIR CHASE. Hunting from the helicopter, with the helicopter or just disembarked from the helicopter is not possible in South Nahanni. Hunting is allowed to commence 12 hours after landing.

You will camp in small backpacker tents (sometimes in larger heated tents) and will

mostly call and glass from your camp location. Depending on the terrain day hiking can occur, meaning you carry your gear for that day of hunting (raingear, water bottle). Be prepared to walk through brush and over deadfall on often soft terrain. If your camp has to be moved your guide will contact base camp on his satellite communication device for a helicopter shuttle. Camping spots are determined by water sources, landing possibilities for the helicopter and the availability of game.

You can expect shooting distances to be around the 100 yard mark and will most likely have to penetrate some brush with a heavier bullet (180 grains and up).

What’s Included?

  • All helicopter flights necessary to obtain a representable trophy

  • All bush plane flights within the hunting concession

  • Full expediting service in Whitehorse

  • Your personal guide

  • All camping gear excluding sleeping bag and mattress

  • All field preparation of your trophies, salting and drying of capes

  • Full service in main camp (accommodation, food, beverages, alcoholic drinks)

  • Unlimited satellite phone and internet usage in main camp

  • Flying of trophies to Fort Simpson, NWT, handling of export permits at the end of season (mid-October)

All moose hunters can obtain additional tags for add on species – mountain caribou, wolf, wolverine and black bear during the 10-day hunt in late September/early October as well as Dall sheep and mountain goat during the 12-day hunts in September. Trophy fees and helicopter flying charges apply. Moose and caribou will be hard horned and out of velvet on all our moose hunts.