Big Game Animals of the Yukon Territory
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Alaska-Yukon Moose
The Alaska-Yukon moose which we hunt are the largest of all moose. Spreads up to 70 inches are possible however most moose taken are in the 54 - 58 inch, 190 plus B & C point range.
Fantastic is about the best word to describe our moose. 100% success most years, 92% success since 1986. Fully 80% of our moose have 54 to 58 inch spreads and score between 180 and 200 points B&C with many in the 210 – 220 point range or better. Best hunted during the rut from September 10th to October 10th by boat or if a caribou, grizzly combo is wanted, by horse. Can also hunt post rut moose and caribou by snowmobile in late October.
Mountain Caribou
As with the moose, our mountain caribou are among the world’s largest. Antlers are correspondingly massive. A big bull caribou in his rutting colors is a majestic sight you may never forget.
We hunt four different herds, all of which produce tremendous trophies. Some hunts have as high as 50% Boone and Crocket animals and close to 100% success. You can hunt by horse, ATV and in late October by snowmobile. Combines well with goat, moose and grizzly. Can be taken on all hunts from Aug. 1st to Sept. 25th and Oct. 20th to 31st.
Mountain Goat
In the Yukon, the hunting season for all species is Aug. 1 to Oct. 31st, but we only hunt goats until Sept. 10th due to the danger and camouflage effect of snow which can easily stay in goat country after the 10th.
Our Yukon goats are the largest of the species due to being the most northern goat population. This also gives our August goats the hair quality of September goats further south. Most years we average around the 91/2 inch mark with some over 10 and occasionally close to 11.All hunts are with horses. Sheep and caribou are the best add on animals. Best hunted August 13th to Sept 6th.
Dall Sheep & Fannin Sheep
Dall or white sheep make up about 95% of our sheep with the remaining 5% showing a very light fannin color. Sheep are hunted with horses in one area and by backpack in the other. On the horseback hunts you can combine a goat and caribou hunt with sheep. The back pack area doesn’t have any goats however we do take caribou and the odd moose there.
The traditional horseback area has normally produced our biggest rams but at a lower success rate. The Dendale area where we use a four wheeler and then walk has more sheep and close to 100% success rate. Best hunted in August.
Mountain Grizzly Bear
Mountain grizzly are found throughout concession. We have both a spring and fall season with similar harvest results overall though spring may be a bit better. Grizzly sizes range from 7- 9 feet with most bear taken in the 7- 8 foot range. Most of the bear we take are boars so the colors are generally dark brown to black, often with silver tips and often have beautiful white claws. Very impressive mounts.
Spring hunts using jet boats and hiking give you the best success on big boars. These can be very physically demanding if you want to hike or very relaxing if you prefer just to float. Fall moose hunts give you the next best odds plus you will take a moose and or a caribou home.
Wolf
These animals are rightly called the ultimate predator. Nothing is safe from a wolf pack including the grizzly. They are the population control for all large ungalates and next to a wolverine are the hardest North American trophy to get. Most wolves are taken incidentally on a moose or caribou hunt but we do offer winter wolf hunts with consistently improving success.
Nature's most efficient predator, a symbol of the wilderness and North America's hardest earned trophy. Wolves can be taken on all fall hunts but are best hunted in the winter. We offer a unique and exciting hunt for these beautiful trophies during November, December, February, and March. Based out of the many cabins we have in the best moose wintering grounds and using a snowmobile for transportation, these are hunts you will never forget.
Lynx
A most desirable trophy but we can only trap them. They are fairly easily trapped so most clients will get one, however their populations follow our rabbit populations which just crashes every few years.
Wolverine
Pound for pound, a wolverine is the world’s most tenacious animal. While they cannot chase a wolf pack or grizzly off a moose carcass, they can tire them out enough so they are allowed to eat.
Wolverine are probably North America's hardest to get trophy. We take the odd one on fall hunts- about 1 per 30-40 clients. Best hunts are the sheep and goat hunts and the late caribou and moose hunts. See moose hunts Oct. 20-29th.
At the moment we are not allowed to hunt them in the winter, however, we can trap them and, as such are a big attraction for the winter wolf hunts.
Success has been about one in 4 to one in 8 on these. It does appear they are at a high level now and probably will be there for a year or two more, so now may be the best time to get one. Best dates are Feb.21-28 & March 2-10.
