Elk Hunting is our specialty. Our outfitting territory is located in the Purcell Mountains, which are particularly renowned for heavy antlered Elk. Unlike the nearby Rockies, which are more open, our area has thicker, lush undergrowth, which provides an abundance of food and cover for the big bulls. Our guides are skilled at coaxing these bulls out into the open.

British Columbia is one of the few areas in North America where you can hunt Elk with a rifle during the rut. In 1998, the East Kootenay region was designated a 6 point or better Elk region. This fact, combined with proactive habitat restoration efforts, has resulted in our Elk populations reaching an all-time high, with many mature bulls available. The year 2003 was one of the best years on record for trophy Elk hunting in the East Kootenays, and we expect 2004 to be the same or better.

Nonetheless, we take only 6-8 Elk hunters per week to ensure a healthy population of mature bulls. And with over 300,000 acres in our territory, we have plenty of area to move around in search of your trophy bull.

We generally use horses to get close, and then hike to access the back end of isolated river valleys that hold the big bulls. Our area has over 30 such drainages (anywhere from 3 to 14 miles long).

Most of our hunters combine their Elk hunt with the pursuit of black bear, mule deer and whitetail, which are included (apart from the tags) in the base price of the package. But you can also choose a packaged, longer hunt that includes Rocky Mountain Goat.