Using an Outfitter to get into the back country for elk moose.

[180grainer]

Went with Tetsa River Outfitters Beth and Doug Cobbett. 4 grand a piece 10 days by horse.

Might be a little out of my price range but thanks for posting.

[guest]

180.....
Ive used Riverjet once .....great country great service.
Ive used Steamboat Mnt Outfitters three times. Again great country great service. Tanner and His Dad took over from the past owner. Seen a few giant moose while in that country.
I assume your looking for a packer not a guide outfitter.
There special times in wonderful places. Do it. Its worth every penny.
About 4 to 5 g now 10 days.
Each packer has Different options or services.
Riverjet, Steamboat, Tetsa i hear good things for all of them.
Be sure to post your story of your 60 inch bullwinkle. Even the gravys tough.
Should have added. We were mainly after Sheep and Elk with good results. We were so far in at times we were asked not to take a Biggin Bull Moose....or face extra pack out fees... harvested smaller moose or shot closer to the Highway when we did shoot moose.

[emerson]

Considering that a beef in the freezer costs about $3K now those packer fees are not bad.

[Bugle M In]

Only thing I can say, is that I heard the area, Tuchodi, isn't in great shape for elk hunting these days.
No surprise, seems to be the norm around the province.
That being said, I guess that is dependent on how far you can get away from where the majority hunt up there.
Hope you find a reasonably priced way to get up there and enjoy the country, good luck!

[eatram]

I heard from Big Nine that elk are down 85% in his area. Unreal!

[HappyJack]

I heard from Big Nine that elk are down 85% in his area. Unreal!

It has a lot to do with the huge wolf packs that have been ravaging the area.

Personally, for a back country hunt, I'd never hire an outfitter. Buy a horse, or a jet boat and take yourself out.

[zazman]

I spoke with guy who traditionally would go pick antlers in the spring up there and they are only finding a very small number compared to what they used to a few years back. The multiple herds of elk over 100 are gone and they are seeing less than 50 on the entire trip.

[emerson]

I can buy a lot of access at $5K a hunt, when the other choice is a $70K boat and truck to pull it. Maint ain’t free either.

[180grainer]

I heard from Big Nine that elk are down 85% in his area. Unreal!

Geez, 85%. Guess I should stay home.

[eatram]

No wonder Barry Tompkins sold his outfit this year. Got out before it was worthless...