- traditional horseback hunts, Chilcotin style, with the Dorseys -
Moose and mountain caribou hunting in central BC, Canada
A NEW BEGINNING
1999 marked a new beginning for RMO. We acquired an addition to our territory which doubled the size of our hunting area and increased the quota of moose substantially. This means more hunters, more guides and more camps throughout the territory.
MOOSE
Moose are quite new in the central interior of British Columbia, and very few ... were to be found south of Prince George until after the turn of the century. Early explorers saw few moose during their travels. ...it was not until shortly after 1900 that the great southerly migration began in earnest.
The reason for the southward drive was, put rather simply, the presence of suitable food where such food did not exist before. Activities of early settlers and miners in cutting and burning the dense forests ... changed the face of the land. ... Food suitable for moose then appeared and the moose moved in.
Ralph Ritcey, BC Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks
THE HUNTS
MOOSE HUNTSOver the past 30 years, our success rate has averaged 83% and in recent years, with an abundant moose population, the opportunity for a shot is often 100%.
Moose are generally found in willow brush flats and on the edge of open meadows or swamps sometimes resulting in shooting distances ranging from 50 to 250 yards. We recommend a 30 06 or larger rifle to accommodate the possibility of a long shot or a brush shot.
We offer a ten-day completely outfitted moose hunt with professional guides and a camp cook. Depending on where the moose are, the hunt begins from either the home ranch cabin or from a tent base camp. Base camps have large canvas wall tents equipped with camp cots and a heater. The camp kitchen is a comfortable open air log shelter where the fire is always burning and the coffee is always on. We supply all necessary camping gear except sleeping bags.
The first day of the hunt is spent traveling to camp with saddlehorses and a team and wagon. Spike camps occasionally leave the base camp to hunt the more remote lakes and draws. Hunting is done primarily on horseback with some walking and stand hunting. Harvested moose are packed into camp with pack horses and if the weather is warm, the kill is transported to a butcher in Anahim Lake where it can either be hung until the end of the hunt or processed to your specifications.
Hunting has been consistently good for both the September and October hunts; the only difference being in the weather which usually turns colder at the beginning of October. Moose rut from late September to mid October in our area. September is the time to come if you like fall colours - willow brush and quaking aspen are found throughout the territory.
2008 RATES.
Two hunters, one guide: $4,500 each
One hunter / one guide: $5,200
- Ten-day hunt
- Rates quoted in US Funds
- Rates do not include Goods & Services tax
- Rates do not include hunting license and tag
MOUNTAIN CARIBOU HUNTSThe Itcha/Ulkatchuz Mountain Caribou herd numbers upwards of 2500 animals and is the largest herd in central and southern British Columbia. Because the herd travels throughout the area, this is a very mobile hunt by pack horse with David Jr. (Hoss) and the hunter packing up and beginning the hunt at a lake frequented by the herd in the early fall. If necessary, camp will move and hunt the draws at the base of mountains traveling throughout the guide territory by saddlehorse and packhorse. There is a size restriction on bulls with 5 points or over being legal. This is a one-on-one hunt, but the hunter is welcome to bring a companion for $200 per day for the number of days required for the hunt.
One hunt available for 2008
One hunter / one guide $5200
- Ten-day hunt
- Rates quoted in US Funds
- Rates do not include Goods & Services tax
- Rates do not include hunting license and tag
Rainbow Mountain Outfitting is a member of the Guide Outfitters Association of BC. A Non Resident Hunting Preservation Fund Donation of $125 Canadian Funds is requested by the association and is added to the hunt,
Black bear and/or wolf may be added to any of the hunts. There is a trophy fee of $700 for black bear and $250 for a wolf.
A deposit of $1000 is required to hold a reservation. This deposit is non refundable unless another hunter can be found to take the hunt. The balance is due two weeks before the reserved date.
We are happy to arrange for the purchase of your hunting license and species tags.
A non hunter is welcome to join a hunter for $200 per day for the number of days spent with us.
License Fees: Canadian Funds (includes 5% GST)
Hunting License Moose Tag Caribou Tag Black Bear Tag Wolf Tag
The 2007 Season in Review
2007 was a memorable season for its wild weather and wonderful guests. Every hunt from the beginning of September to the end of October had its share of dramatic changes in weather. We had snowfalls in September and T shirt days in October and everthing in between--rain,wind--and georgeous sunny days with golden aspen and cobalt blue skies. The moose seemed equally confused this year and we noticed that the rut started late and the bulls were still calling in late October. We had an exceptionally wet summer which ,of course, the moose loved, but it made riding and walking a bit more sloppy than usual.
Here are a few of our photos from the season of some of our successes this year. We look forward to hunting with some of you in 2008 and 2009. We will be at the Sportmen's show in Seattle January 23 - 27 and hope you will stop by for a visit
 David and the team bringing a moose into Queen's Meadow camp |
 John Steele and Gary Sarlund with rut hunt bulls |
 Tom Cusworth with his bull - harvested in late October |
 Tom Graves gives us some taxidermy tips on caping a moose. |
 Ben Jergens with his prize October bull |
 Gary Haugen harvests the first moose of the season and Willy is looking for his share. |
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Meet some of our "regulars":
 Jay Williams |
 Bill Busch: 4 hunts, 4 moose |
The Seattle law-and-order gang: 6 years of successful hunting
TestimonialsBob Olive and I have hunted together since the late 1950's. We both agree our hunt with Rainbow Mountain Outfitting was the best we have experienced from the initial contact to the last goodbye everything was well organized. Your horses and equipment are user friendly making things a lot easier for us older hunters. - Bill Draper
Our guides demonstrated the highest qulaities of a good guide. They were extremely knowledgeable, courteous, patient and determined. I was so pleased that when we returned to the cabin on our final day I signed up for next year's hunt.- Ken Fornabai
I have been on several guided hunts and I have never been on a trip that I enjoyed as much as the one you provided. Your facilities are comfortable and the meals very good indeed. That my partner and I were able to harvest nice bulls on the second day of the hunt is truly a testimonial to the ability and experience of the guides you employ. - Chris Matson
Travel Information
We are about ten hours driving time from Vancouver on Highway 20 which joins Williams Lake and Bella Coola. This is a very scenic drive over the Chilcotin Plateau on paved road. A visit to Bella Coola is only two hours away.
Pre and Post Hunt AccommodationExcellent lake trout fishing is available at Nimpo Lake. If you wish to add fishing to your adventure, we recommend Nimpo Lake Resort on Nimpo Lake or Eagle's Nest Resort on Anahim Lake. Motel accommodation is available in Anahim Lake. Bella Coola is an hour and a half "down the mountain" from Anahim Lake and if you fill out early you may want to try your luck on the Bella Coola River for coho salmon. We are happy to make arrangements for you.
We meet hunters the morning of the first day of the hunt and travel to camp.
If you would like to speak with some of our past clients, we can provide phone numbers on request.
Visit us each January at the Western Washington Sportmen's Show in Puyallup,
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