Prophet River Float Hunt

[pg83]

After doing a fly in hunt this September to the North I have a real itch to get back up there for a longer trip. Although unsuccessful this year we all fell in love with the scenery.

I am debating a horseback trip with one of the three known transporters (steamboat, tetsa, AA) or to do a fly in, float out hunt along the Prophet. The benefit of the latter being cheaper in the long run. In a dream world I would own horses and go where I want, but that isn't happening for now.

I have no river experience and no gear for it, but I am experienced in the mountains and do frequent backpack trips yearly. I'd love info for anything related to floating. Stores, forums, websites etc.

My focus is for meat, elk or moose. That said, I will most certainly chase a good Ram or Billy at any point along the way.

I have read every past thread I can find on the area and float trips in general, but I'd love to get in contact with anyone who has done it, Prophet or any river. Feel free to PM me or get back here. I do already know which landing strip I plan to be dropped at and know of a few others in the area.

Thanks!

[squamishhunter]

We just had a shit ton of snow, FYI

[cuervosail]

Private message sent.

[pg83]

Thanks for the replies and PM'S so far guys. Much appreciated.

[Randy1833]

Pg83. Looking at doing a float trip down the Prophet River, hoping to drop in off Highway 97, and float down to Ft. Nelson. Possibly hitch back to the truck and start point. I’m thinking it could be an economical way to do a float trip. Any tips from what you learned would be appreciated. Thanks

[leadpillproductions]

steamboat, tetsa, AA Who is AA ?

[Rhyno]

steamboat, tetsa, AA Who is AA ?

Double A packers

[Rhyno]

Pg83. Looking at doing a float trip down the Prophet River, hoping to drop in off Highway 97, and float down to Ft. Nelson. Possibly hitch back to the truck and start point. I’m thinking it could be an economical way to do a float trip. Any tips from what you learned would be appreciated. Thanks

He ended up doing a jet boat sheep hunt with some dude he met on internet instead.:)

[pg83]

Pg83. Looking at doing a float trip down the Prophet River, hoping to drop in off Highway 97, and float down to Ft. Nelson. Possibly hitch back to the truck and start point. I’m thinking it could be an economical way to do a float trip. Any tips from what you learned would be appreciated. Thanks

My usual partners ended up not being able to commit so I haven't done it yet. What you are suggesting sounds like a good plan though.


steamboat, tetsa, AA Who is AA ?


double A packers.

[pg83]

He ended up doing a jet boat sheep hunt with some dude he met on internet instead.:)

That ram in your avatar looks familiar!

[GEF]

A float trip on the prophet sounds interesting .Anyone with experience to share?

[markathome]

Because I have to put 10 characters: Following

[pg83]

I haven't gotten around to it yet, but it'll happen one of these years.

[Fisher-Dude]

I've floated the Besa from Redfern, and then down the Prophet to PR Campground.

My biggest piece of advice: go with someone very experienced for this type of trip who knows the river(s). I think I would have been killed if not for the knowledge of our group's leader. Those rivers are fast, deep, and cold.

Even with a veteran of the river we had a few wild rides. When you're 100 kms from nowhere, you absolutely must make the right decisions.

[xfactor]

would love to do a float hunt...floated many times fishing. this is a web pic of my boat (scadden avengerxx), my thinking is to remove front seat and replace with cargo rack...thoughts?https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ae9580_795ffd6f766742868059dac23e49fb90.gif/v1/fill/w_498,h_373,al_c,q_90/file.jpg

[GEF]

I've floated the Besa from Redfern, and then down the Prophet to PR Campground.

My biggest piece of advice: go with someone very experienced for this type of trip who knows the river(s). I think I would have been killed if not for the knowledge of our group's leader. Those rivers are fast, deep, and cold.

Even with a veteran of the river we had a few wild rides. When you're 100 kms from nowhere, you absolutely must make the right decisions.
Good advice !Never dawned on me as what you see of the Prophet from the highway looks pretty tame.