Kootenay outfitters

[firebird]

This is my first post. Ive only been a BC resident for 1.5 years. I'm out on the island living and working with my cousins. They arnt big hunters. Right now I don't have the means of hunting elk by myself on the mainland so I've been saving some cash and would like to go with an outfitter. Get the hang of elk hunting, see how it's done etc. I've been hunting for many many years in north western Ontario, moose, whitetail, black bear.

Im looking at Grizzly Basin- Travis Crabbe and Ram Creek- Steven Leuenburger. Both guys are in my price range talked to a few out of province references.

From what ive found 4-22 is pretty busy.

Please no politics or rumours or opinions that arnt backed with fact. Any help would be great

[Rhyno]

Honestly man I wouldnt spent my hard earned cash on a kootenay elk hunt, too busy, too many people. Go north!

If you don't have the set up maybe look at a place like aa packers, where you ride into a comfy camp and everything like meals is taken care of.

Just a thought, good luck!

[dakoda62]

My sentiments exactly, go north.

[BgBlkDg]

I don't know Travis Crabbe, did speak with Steven Leuenburger, some years back and know his territory fairly well due to working there 50+ years ago for the BCFS and 35+ years ago, for a private reforestation firm.

I liked him, found him very open, honest and friendly to a res. hunter, but, the glory days of elk hunting in the Kootenays are history and will not return.

Based on hunts I have done, I would contact Stone Mountain, Big Nine or Tuchodi Outfitters in NE BC and book with one of these. It won't be "cheap", but, if in shape, a decent shot and willing to hump a bit, you should bring home a bull.

[Bunner]

where you from in NWO?

[firebird]

Okay I'll check north again. Everything was so to expensive almost double kootenay area. i was kinda looking for that mountain hunting style.

[digger dogger]

Honesty, heed the advice,,GO NORTH.
Usually there is a reason, the price tag is cheap. Low success!

[kootenaycarver]

Go north, as Rhyno has said. Find a good packer and you should do fine. Kootenay elk hunting would not be my choice for hard earned dollars. Be sure to check "recent" success rates of any outfitter selling elk hunts in the Kootenays.

[460s&w]

Like rhyno said AA packers is an awesome outfit. I have hunted there for the last 7 years. Pm me if u have any questions

[firebird]

where you from in NWO?

Thunder bay

okay I'll check AA. I've talked to both these guys multiple references who have and haven't killed elk most of them last year or 2015 and they are going back again. The guys that didn't said they seen lots of bulls and just missed their opportunities. BUT ILL KEEP LOOKING NORTH

[firebird]

I should mention I'm technically a non resident

[WKCotts]

Get ahold of Ken @ Whatshan Outfitters in the WK. they are killing some very nice bulls over there and hunt some incredible country.

http://www.whatshanoutfitters.com/

[firebird]

Going to talk to Ken he's in the price range. What's the word on him?

[bearvalley]

If you make a deal and hunt with Ken try to get Andy for a guide.
He's as good as they come.

[firebird]

I spoke with him quickly everything sounds good. He's emailing me some refs. Can you guys give my some reviews or references on Ken. Or info about his area 4-32.

[kodiak18]

Try Saddle Axe Outfitters in Creston. They took some nice bulls the last couple years.

[Rackmastr]

Try Saddle Axe Outfitters in Creston. They took some nice bulls the last couple years.

Another recommendation for Saddle Axe. They are killing some great elk.

[firebird]

Saddle axe won't match price in CAD. Deal breaker not interested!

[GoatGuy]

I spoke with him quickly everything sounds good. He's emailing me some refs. Can you guys give my some reviews or references on Ken. Or info about his area 4-32.


He's a hunter for sure.

Probably one of the best pics for R4.

[firebird]

And Ken matched dollar for dollar. Thanks for the references for him!

[firebird]

Any more info on Ken or his hunting area. It's down to him and another.