Big Game Hunt Information

Our Fannin and Dall Sheep hunts take place in August or early September while Mountain Goat is best hunted from mid August and on due to quality of hair. Our Moose season starts in the middle of September and our primary hunting schedule concludes around October 20th. Hunts can be reserved for individual species or as a combination/mixed bag hunt on a harvest fee basis. For mixed bag hunts, it's crucial to take advantage of a good trophy opportunity if it arises, even if it isn't your top preference.

Our outfitting territory maintains a balanced ratio of predators to prey. Nevertheless, we highly recommend harvesting black bears and wolves when possible. Black Bears prey on Moose calves in the spring, and Wolves hunt Moose, Sheep, and Caribou throughout the year. The hunting of Black Bears and Wolves is a vital component of our wildlife management strategy. Additionally, we offer Spring Bear Hunts specifically targeting Black Bear.

 

Our Hunting Year 

 

Winter and Spring Hunts

February Lynx and Wolf
May 18- May 25 Black Bear 

May 27- June 3

Black Bear 
June 5- June 12 Black Bear
   

Summer Holidays/Fishing

June  
July  
August  
   

Fall Hunts

July 31 - August 9 Sheep
August 11- August 20 Sheep 
August 26 - September 4  Sheep, Goat  
September 6 - Sept. 15 Sheep, Goat 
September 17 - September 26 Moose, Goat
September 28 - October 7 Moose, Goat 
October 9 - October 18 Moose, Goat 
 

 

Hunter's Information

All our hunts originate in Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon Territory and home to 27,000 people. Whitehorse is served by multiiple daily flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. In order to bring your gun to Canada, you will need to fill out a Canadian Non Resident Fire Arms Declaration before arriving at Canada Customs. This form must be signed in front of a Canadian Custom's Officer.

You must arrive in Whitehorse one day before transfer to camp. The maximum weight that you can bring to camp, due to float plane capacity limitations, is 70 lbs or 32 kg. Hunting gear must be packed in 2 soft duffel bags, see equipment list below. We have duffel bags to lend to you, should you not have your own. Hard gun cases and suitcases will be stored at the hotel for the duration of your hunt.

On camp transfer morning we will meet you and take you to the float plane dock for your flight into camp or take you to into the hunting area by boat. Your actual hunt will start the day after your arrival in one of our remote camps.

 

Weather

The weather in the North can be unpredictable and very local, but changes fast. It is important to remember that if it is too windy or cloudy, the small float planes that we depend on for transportation in and out of our hunting camps, cannot fly. Please make sure that you book your airline tickets with travel insurance and flexibility, should we not be able to fly you out from camp due to weather issues.

Temperature table provided by The Weather Network »

Current weather conditions in Atlin, BC: Environment Canada »

Average Monthly Temperatures - British Columbia Hunting

 

Equipment List

We have put together an equipment list of essential gear that you will need on your hunt.  Good boots are essential and an important thing to remember is to only have quiet materials for your jacket, pants, rain gear and back pack. If you are not able to walk and stalk quietly, your and your guide's hunting efforts are at risk. Please bring soft and warm fleece and wool layers in camouflage patterns. Rain gear must be as quiet and water proof as possible. 

Equipment List »

 

Trophy Care

After you harvest each trophy, we make sure to take the time to properly prepare the trophy and take care of the meat. All trophies will be professionally salted and cleaned to the state that they will be ready for crating/shipping or taxidermy. Crating, shipping and taxidermy fees are at the hunter's expense. Meat will be used in camp or donated to the local communities.

 

Photos

Since good memories are enhanced by great photos, it is very important to take as many good pictures as possible of your hunting trip. We are dedicated to documenting your hunt and want to ensure that your trophy and field photos are of the highest standards.

Welcome to Moon Lake Outfitters, your professional Big Game Guide and Outfitter in Northwest British Columbia, the premier hunting destination in Canada. We offer quality trophy hunts for the following North American Big Game:

Mountain Goat »

Canada Moose »

Mountain Caribou »

Grizzly/Black Bear »

Wolf/Lynx »