caribou hunt northern bc. Where is a good place to go??

[steve62]

So like the titles says looking for a good place to go caribou hunting in BC. Drive in fly in where would you go?

Thanks Steve

[Sofa King]

heck, they are right on the highway along summit lake and muncho.

[butcher]

High Tuya lake

[srupp]

High Tuya lake

lol pretty close..

steven

[Confused]

Dick lake!!

[Everett]

Anyplace on our near the Kawdy Plateau

[specbelly]

Fly in from Nimpo Lake, area North and west of Puntzi Lake. There is a cabin down near the lake that if no one using makes a good base camp. Hike up to alpine from there, lots of caribou and some dandy bulls. Not an easy hunt but well worth the efforts

[steve62]

Thanks guys I am looking into one spot already. Let you know how I make out.

[moosinaround]

Thanks guys I am looking into one spot already. Let you know how I make out.
so why'd you ask if you got a spot already? Just sayin! Moosin

[BCKyle]

I would love to get into the Itcha Mts if I was going on a Caribou trip and could afford that scale of trip. That is some wicked country. Don't know about the opportunities in those MUs though.

[srupp]

I would love to get into the Itcha Mts if I was going on a Caribou trip and could afford that scale of trip. That is some wicked country. Don't know about the opportunities in those MUs though.

I live here and fly through that area by chopper ....last 2 years something has happened...had seen lots of caribou, seen some large trophies harvested..however last 2 years during the hunting season the caribou moved...last year the bulk of the herd by 20 airmiles...know one can explain and when the herd was located last fall..it was the last place they expected to find them...those who have hunted this herd confirmed these findings.....I personally feel the numbers are there ..just a change in location during the hunting season..why I don't know...

cheers

Steven

[riflebuilder]

Where did they find them???? just asking

[Ambush]

.....I personally feel the numbers are there ..just a change in location during the hunting season..why I don't know...cheersSteven

Because they saw me coming and just wanted to pi$$ me off. And it worked!!

[srupp]

Because they saw me coming and just wanted to pi$$ me off. And it worked!!

ooopsey......FROM WHAT I gather they were there and then they wernt...and when they were finally located 20 airmiles away...not even the first nations locally could find em...was unintentional that they were found..when they are up by and near the lake seems like lots 900 is the #s I heard in 2012...and after the season closes they herd up in the trees on a mtn..and really a treat to see....may even take a hunting trip in..

cheers
Steven

[Sofa King]

I live here and fly through that area by chopper ....last 2 years something has happened...had seen lots of caribou, seen some large trophies harvested..however last 2 years during the hunting season the caribou moved...last year the bulk of the herd by 20 airmiles...know one can explain and when the herd was located last fall..it was the last place they expected to find them...those who have hunted this herd confirmed these findings.....I personally feel the numbers are there ..just a change in location during the hunting season..why I don't know...

cheers

Steven

maybe they finally got smart.
i'd get the F outta there too once the guns started blazing.

[steve62]

so why'd you ask if you got a spot already? Just sayin! Moosin

Already received a PM from one one here and now I am planning my hunt.

[40incher]

Dick lake!!

Definitely!

Why is it call "Dick Lake" again?!

Joking aside that is a deadly area, much like Blackfly Lake in mid-September.

[1/2 slam]

Johiah Lake. Mid September. Fly in from Muncho lake.

[steve62]

Looks like I will be flying out of Cassiar, does anyone know who does fly ins from Cassiar. the fellow I was talking to says the guy he was using has retired?

[Skull Hunter]

Looks like I will be flying out of Cassiar, does anyone know who does fly ins from Cassiar. the fellow I was talking to says the guy he was using has retired?

If by Cassiar you mean Dease, then get in touch with Inland Air, or Ootsa Air. Both will be running beavers out of Dease Lake this year from what I know.

[steve62]

Yes sorry Dease lake.
Thanks

[Surrey Boy]

Great thread. Thanks for the info.

[decker9]

We're flying our of dease with ootsa air for sheep/caribou this fall, Keith connors is the fellows name. Crazy $$, but gonna be worth it I hope!

[digger dogger]

If you got any info from Everett, take it!!!
Be prepared to walk a lot..
This caribou was taken about 10 mile away from our camp!!! OUCH
http://i41.tinypic.com/wcin1z.jpghttp://i39.tinypic.com/ri5kz5.jpghttp://i43.tinypic.com/s6kp47.jpghttp://i44.tinypic.com/nd2245.jpg

[Rackmastr]

Awesome caribou! High on the list for a hunt I'd love to do next year....

[ryanb]

If you got any info from Everett, take it!!!
Be prepared to walk a lot..
This caribou was taken about 10 mile away from our camp!!! OUCH
http://i41.tinypic.com/wcin1z.jpg

I love the look on your face here. I've been there, twice. Doing the walkup on a caribou way back from the lake and you're thinking, holy f*ck...I gotta pack this thing out now.

Lots of good caribou country in BC. Anywhere north of Telegraph and west of the trench pretty much has good bou hunting. Some areas are better than others, but good trophy animals can be found on most spots if you put the work in.

[Everett]

If you got any info from Everett, take it!!!
Be prepared to walk a lot..
This caribou was taken about 10 mile away from our camp!!! OUCH
http://i41.tinypic.com/wcin1z.jpghttp://i39.tinypic.com/ri5kz5.jpghttp://i43.tinypic.com/s6kp47.jpghttp://i44.tinypic.com/nd2245.jpg

That is one pretty looking Caribou, I remember some one telling me Caribou were the same size as Mule Deer quickly realized that was hogwash when I walked up to my first one lying on the ground. Carrying my wife Bou out 2 years ago near killed me.

[Nevada Wapati]

I live here and fly through that area by chopper ....last 2 years something has happened...had seen lots of caribou, seen some large trophies harvested..however last 2 years during the hunting season the caribou moved...last year the bulk of the herd by 20 airmiles...know one can explain and when the herd was located last fall..it was the last place they expected to find them...those who have hunted this herd confirmed these findings.....I personally feel the numbers are there ..just a change in location during the hunting season..why I don't know...

cheers

Steven

You have me a little concerned as I have a caribou/moose hunt booked for late September in the Itcha Mountains. Hopefully my outfitter will have them figured out by the time I get there.

[steve62]

The hunt is on we fly in on the 28th or Aug and fly out on the 5th of sept. and yes it is with Ootsa air.

[kennyj]

The hunt is on we fly in on the 28th or Aug and fly out on the 5th of sept. and yes it is with Ootsa air.

Sounds like a great trip. Caribou hunting is a riot.
Good luck.
kenny

[Surrey Boy]

Congratulations! Go hard, I hope you do well.

[hunter fisher]

how did the hunt go last year? success? photos?

[Grolar]

pretty much anywhere in 7b you can

[BEAVERBRUCE]

keith Connors is or was an outfitter strong member of gobc

[decker9]

Last year flying with Keith it sounded as tho he wasent outfitting anymore, only flying. Dident he sell out not to long ago?

[Skull Hunter]

That is correct, Keith sold his share in BCSafaris a few years ago. From what I've heard Ootsa Air will not be operating out of Dease this year, however Keith will do some flying at times for BCYukon Air which recently changed ownership as well.