Unfortunately we got screwed by the weather on this one. I had gone up beforehand and checked snow conditions and things looked good but the forecast changed for the trip like it can sometimes. It pretty much snowed everyday and didn't stop which made it hard to find fresh tracks under the best of conditions. Regardless we did chase a big Tom on the last day, unfortunately it just didn't work out as we lost him in a huge canyon after an all day chase. The cat was taken the following week with another hunter and went in the 160 pound class. Didn't have any complaints during the trip about the food so unfortunately that part could of been an easy fix if I had known during the trip. Regrettable that we didn't get a cat this trip but it definitely wasn't due to lack of effort, everyone worked hard. In terms of preparation a lot had been done beforehand in getting equipment, fuel and supplies ready as well as checking snow conditions which respectably, I believe the hunter refuses to admit based on the fact that he unfortunately wasn't successful on this hunt.
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Cougar & Bobcat Hunt (2x1) '24/25
British Columbia, Canada
Package price
Package price
$20,000
for 7 days,
2 hunters,
with Bobcat Mountain lion included
with Bobcat Mountain lion included
Tom, Outfitter
Canada
Response rate: 92%
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 2000 and operates in 1 territory.
- We believe in high standards of service and ethics in our business. We cater to all needs and pledge to do our best to give you high value for your dollar. The advantages of booking with us are numerous: we offer top quality hunting for a diverse number of game species by multiple hunting tactics that best suit each hunter. In that way, your chances of success increase and your customized hunt/expedition will be most enjoyable. By multiple scouting forays and up-to-date wildlife management techniques, we increase your chances for a big mature animal. With our comfortable lodge and numerous spike camps we encourage family and friends to come and share the experience with you for an additional fee.
- We hunt and travel by horseback, truck, ranger, or by foot depending on the type of hunt. New hunters are extremely welcome and we go out of our way to give you a hunting excursion you will not soon forget. We also do summer trips for both recreational and education purposes which we also customize to your wants and needs. Whether you want to hunt or just view nature we offer quality trips with the utmost professionalism, integrity, and trust.
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US$
20,000
This price includes:
Daily rate for 7 days
2 hunters
Bobcat, Mountain lion
Membership of associations
About this hunt
We hunt cougars during the winter months using hounds and fresh snowfall to pick up tracks. Our cougars average around 150 pounds and there is true potential for a 180 lb. plus cat. Due to the large amount of ungulate winter range in the territory we have very healthy populations of these elusive cats. We also have great bobcat populations. Hunts are conducted by truck and ranger while searching for tracks, and then on foot when a large track is found.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Hunting season: 1 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
Where you will hunt
Territory
Our backcountry hunts and recreational outings take place on over 2400 square kilometers of beautiful country in two adjacent territories. The hunting areas are located next to Glacier National Park and in the world renowned Bugaboo Provincial Park with spectacular glacier scenery. We hunt and travel by horseback, truck, ranger, or by foot depending on the type of hunt. New hunters are extremely welcome and we go out of our way to give you a hunting excursion you will not soon forget. We also do summer trips for both recreational and education purposes which we also customize to your wants and needs. Whether you want to hunt or just view nature we offer quality trips with the utmost professionalism, integrity, and trust.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 2400 square kilometers
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 2000 year
Structure by elevation
Hills: 30%
Mountains: 70%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 40%
Forest: 60%
Entertainment services
Excursions Fishing Recreational trips
Where you will stay
Hunting lodge
Our main southern lodge has multiple rooms and can house fourteen people complete with running water and an indoor main lodge bathroom with shower facilities. It is situated near Vowel creek within a stone’s throw of Bugaboo Provincial Park with a spectacular view of the Conrad Icefield. The northern cabin can accommodate eight people and is not far from the Spillimacheen River. It has comfortable rooms and a shower with a generator used for power. When hunting, we occasionally use other smaller cabins or wall tents for spike camps in remote hunting areas. Depending on the type of adventure/hunt you choose your lodging will vary. We do have hot showers and running water and individual rooms and electricity and we can take clients to cell service range if needed.
Facilities: TV Bathroom Fridge Laundry Safe Electricity Quad biking Horse riding
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
We are located approximately 30 minutes north of Radium and 30 minutes south of Golden. Most of our clients fly to Cranbrook, BC, where they are picked up at the airport by us and taken to the territory (at no extra cost) which is approximately a 2.5 hour drive away. Also some prefer to fly to Kalispel, Montana or Calgary, Alberta and rent a car and drive to Radium where we can meet up with them as well.
Nearest airport: Cranbrook, BC
Distance from airport: 2.5 hour drive away
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Tags, licensing and taxes
Cancellation
- 1/3 deposit reserves hunt, another 1/3 is due six months before the hunt date and the rest is due two months before the start of the hunt.
Price DOES NOT include
- Gun rental & ammunition
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gun permits
- Insurance
- To bring a non-hunting companion along we charge $225/day per person.
- Meat processing
- Tips for guides
- Fishing is also available for the license fee.
- Royalties (Bobcat royalties $40, Cougar - $125)
Wounding
- Wounded animal is considered as harvested.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Tags, licensing and taxes
Price DOES NOT include
- Gun rental & ammunition
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gun permits
- Insurance
- To bring a non-hunting companion along we charge $225/day per person.
- Meat processing
- Tips for guides
- Fishing is also available for the license fee.
- Royalties (Bobcat royalties $40, Cougar - $125)
Cancellation
- 1/3 deposit reserves hunt, another 1/3 is due six months before the hunt date and the rest is due two months before the start of the hunt.
Wounding
- Wounded animal is considered as harvested.
Payment
Deposit
30% based on trip price
Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking
Final payment
Paid 60 days Before hunt
Reviews (3)
Clayton
United States
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26 May 2023
Epic mountain goat hunt.
The guides were all exceptional. The hunt was everything you would want in a goat hunt. The scenery will forever be etched into your memory. Tom when all out for all of his clients. Mike was such a great guide. Can’t wait to go back and hunt with them again.
Not one thing.
John
United States
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16 Jan 2022
Unprepared and not worth the money.
British Columbia was a beautiful visit but you can spend less money for a one day drive on your own. Tom did make a great deer roast dinner and baked chicken on two of the nights. Nate's dogs were very good; unfortunately, Tom didn't have any cats to chase.
Tom did not cut tracks prior to my arrival as promised. He didn't plan my trip according to the weather as promised. We ate frozen pizzas one night and store-bought frozen lasagna two nights. The lack of being prepared for me to drop-on-a-moments notice to enable this hunt to be successful is what really ruined my trip. Nate complained that I didn't tip after the trip was over; very unprofessional. We ran dogs on 2 tracks the 7 days that I was there; unfortunately for Nate, I wasn't investing any more of my hard earned money into this trip! I do not recommend using this outfitter. He is a complete 'fly by the seat of his pants' outfitter; very unprofessional and unprepared.
Tom, Outfitter outfitter
Kirk
Canada
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16 Jan 2022
Tom and his guides are committed to providing the best opportunity to succeed on your hunt.
The area is gorgeous
Not much
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