Kechika River Jetboat Outfitter

[SF2020]

Looking for recommendations on a jet boat outfitter on the Kechika River... Any info is much appreciated!!

[SF2020]

Looking for recommendations on a jet boat outfitter on the Kechika River... Any info is much appreciated!!

Hoping to find a Jet Boat ride out on the Kechika below Terminus Mountain from an outfitter that can handle 3 guys, gear and hopefully a few animals....!

[high horse Hal]

So that would be Scoop Lake or Terminus Mtn g/os ?

[SF2020]

So that would be Scoop Lake or Terminus Mtn g/os ?

Will be hunting in the upper Kechika area, not with an outfitter, we have sorted out our way in and just looking to get out somewhere on the Kechika below or above Terminus... hopefully with a Jetboat outfitter but not sure who is operating up that high.

[high horse Hal]

IIRC there is no independent 'packer' on the Ketchika, so it may have to be a g/o who drops you off.

[RiverOtter]

Could be mistaken, but IIRC, Riverjet Adventures is/was the only boat charter in BC for moving hunters. Muskwa and Tuchodi rivers only.

[browningboy]

Could be mistaken, but IIRC, Riverjet Adventures is/was the only boat charter in BC for moving hunters. Muskwa and Tuchodi rivers only.

Wasnt that Kevin if I recall? Thought he sold off

[RiverOtter]

Kevin sold, yes. My last trip up was '17 and Kevin was still at the helm.
As far as I know, the service is still running with a new owner.

[264mag]

Riverjet is alive and well. Jason Palfy and his wife bought it and yes they are the only jet boat transporter in BC.

[SF2020]

Thanks for the info! Sounds like I will have to look at one of the GO at Terminus or Skoop to find a jet boat out of there...

[high horse Hal]

Sounds like an interesting adventure
you are getting dropped for a bp hunt?

[msawyer]

Is there any reason there aren't more jet boat transporters? Regulations? Lack of business?

[srupp]

hmm used KEVIN...wonderful..knowledgable skillful...shot my avitar stone ram on that trip..

he sold AND unfortuately heard not so good from new owners...even my hunting partner used them very disappointed......even more than disappointed...I have not personally used the new owners operators.
the gov. limits access to this pristine area..oh yes there are guide outfitters in there..read between the lions.
Srupp

[SF2020]

Thanks for all the info.. Its been difficult finding a jet boat to contract up that high on the Kechika... I have started chatting with some of the outfitters a little lower down and may have to arrange another flight out from them if I can't line up a boat.

[Imdone]

Is there any reason there aren't more jet boat transporters? Regulations? Lack of business?

That history goes back a lot of years, Packers vs Guide Outfitter sort of thing. Long history in the past, but deals were struck to only have specific existing operators stay in business this was for Reg.7 I can't speak for Reg. 6. Those Packers were a number of horsepack outfits and the one jet boat operation if my memory serves correct.
Some GOs will offer transport services but IMO, why would a GO do a drop camp for you in prime country for say $2,000 bucks, when a Guided sheep hunt they charge upwards of $50-$60,000 bucks for?

There are a number of outfits that offer drop camps from Air plane services.

So Yes Regulations have limited the Riverboat transportation.

[srupp]

hmmm the outfitter for the area came into the drainage I was stocking my intended ram victim..lol I waved the guide and client off as I was on my final sneak...could see that $60,000 kick in and the guide egged the customer on.....I was 330 yards headed for a large rock to rest on the guide was 600 yards or so..I made it to 318 yards dumped everything and cycled a shell..the rest was history..the client was leading his guide away...
the next day client from USA had to come look at the ram...he pumped my hand congrads..he admitted he had a hell of a time convincing his guide NOT to interrupt anyone on their final close in...words were spoken suggesting a 600 yard shot and sluicing the ram...
the area was CHEWED up by outfitters daily use of horses...deep trenches..
in Fort Nelson I was warned of a group that frequented the area ..had a nasty reputation and were not to be approached nor trifled with..did see 4 of their camps...saw 40 sheep on that trip..11 BIG rams..the day I harvested my ram their were 4 big rams in that group of 11..
I have never regretted my choice..
my partner SCOTT and Kevin with the jetboat made my dream come true..
Steven