HUNT RATES
HUNTING RATE SCHEDULE
Hunts to be booked with a 50% deposit and on a space available basis, (phone for available dates.) All rates based on a minimum number of hunters per hunt. Non-resident hunting license fee and GOABC preservation fund $305.00 Cdn plus species tags in Cdn funds as follows
- Black Bear------------species license each-------------$180 Cdn - limit 2
- Mountain Goat-------species license each-------------$350 Cdn - limit 1
- Cougar-----------------species license each------------ $230 Cdn - limit 2
- Black Tail Deer------species license each------------ $125 Cdn - limit 2
- Grizzly Bear-----------species license each------------- $1000 Cdn - limit 1
- Wolf---------------------species license each-------------$50 Cdn - limit 3
- Migratory Bird--------hunting license each--------------$17 Cdn annual
- Upland Game Bird--hunting licence each--------------$50 Cdn annual
- Non-resident angling license $41 Cdn (5 days) saltwater
- Non-resident angling license $20 Cdn /day freshwater
- Hunts may include Salmon, Halibut, or Trout fishing.
- Non-Hunter / Observer Rates $300 US per day per person
- A 6% Goods and Services Tax is applicable to all rates quoted.
Spring Black Bear / Wolf (April10 to June 7): both SCI sub-species are available in colour-phase
- Hunt requires low physical ability - no hunting or climbing, conducted by18 ft. skiffs
- Hunt includes one black bear and one wolf, and fishing in most areas
- Cost $6,500 Cdn per hunter - minimum 4 hunters - 5 day / 4 night hunt, 2 x 1 guided
- Cost $7,500 Cdn per hunter - minimum 3 hunters - 7 day / 6 night hunt, 2 x 1 guided
- Trophy Fee for second bear on all hunts $3,000 Cdn + $180 Cdn tax + second species license $192.60 Cdn
- No T.F for wolf which can be "baited and called electronically or with predator calls"
- Single hunters will be booked to form groups of four hunters
- Four person maximum group size for yacht based hunts but can be combined with lodge based accommodation available for 6-8
- Angling guests can also be combined with hunters at lodge based rates which include guides, boats, tackle, and all meals
Spring Grizzly Bear Combo (April 15 to May 31 ): 1 Grizzly Limit / 2 Black Bear
- Hunt requires average physical abilitiy - hiking at sea level
- Hunt includes one coastal grizzly, one coastal black bear, and one wolf
- Cost: $16,000 Cdn +$960 Cdn tax per grizzly hunter - minimum 2 hunters, or a single hunter may be possible with 3 black bear hunters booked on the same hunt at the rate of $8,000 Cdn + $480 Cdn tax per hunter for one black bear and one wolf, 2 x 1 guided
- Additional Trophy Fee payable of $4,000 Cdn + $240 Cdn tax per Grizzly Bear "wound or kill"
- No T.F for wolf -. Optional second black bear can be harvested with additional $3,000 + 6% tax TF "wound or kill".
- Cougar option with species license TF $2,000 Cdn + 6% tax "wound or kill"
- Hunt will be guided 1x1 for grizzly with outfitter also available as additional guide for additional hunters or observers
- Observer rate of $2,500 Cdn + $150 cdn tax applies with two grizzly hunters only, otherwise $300 Cdn + $18 Cdn tax per day
Fall Grizzly Bear Combo (Oct I to Nov 15) 1 Grizzly Limit / 2 Blacks / 2 Bucks / 3 Wolves
- Hunt conducted along salmon spawning rivers
- Hunt requires low physical ability - walking and 4-wd travel to blinds to spot and stalk
- Hunt includes 8 days / 7 nights for one grizzly, one black bear, one Columbia black-tail buck, and one wolf
- Cost: $16,000 Cdn each hunter - minimum 2 hunters - 1x1 guided
- Additional Trophy fee of $4,000 Cdn + $240 Cdn tax per grizzly bear "wound or kill"
- T.F of $3,000 Cdn for second black bear - no T.F for wolf
- T.F. of $1,000 Cdn + $60 Cdn tax for second buck + $134 Cdn species license
- Combo hunter rate of $8,000 Cdn + $240 Cdn tax T.F. "wound or kill" on grizzly hunts -2x1 guided for 1 BB, 1 buck, and wolf
- Non-hunter rate of $2,500 Cdn + $240 Cdn tax applies per observer with 2 grizzly hunters
- Mtn. Goat option may be possible in some areas until Nov. 30th for $4,000 Cdn + $240 Cdn tax T.F. "wound or kill"additional T.F.
- Cougar option as incidental harvest also possible. T.F. $2,000 Cdn + $120 Cdm tax + $246 Cdn species license
- Migratory Wingshooting for seaducks available after Oct 7th - requires $17 Cdn license
Fall Black Bear / Deer / Wolf (Sept. 10 to ONov. 30): 2 Bear limit / 2 Buck / 3 Wolves
- Hunt conducted along ocean beaches, clearcuts, and salmon streams
- Hunt requires average physical ability - hiking, boating, 4-wd travel
- Hunt includes one black bear, one Columbia black-tail buck and one wolf
- Cost: $6,500 Cdn per hunter - minimum3 hunters - 5 day hunt 2x1
- Cost: $7,500 Cdn per hunter - minimum 3 hunters - 7 day hunt 2x1
- Second Black Bear optional for additional $3,000 Cdn + $180 Cdn Tax T.F. "wound or kill"
- Optional second black-tail possible in most areas - $1,000 Cdn +$60 Cdn tax T.F.
- Optional Cougar - T.F. $2,000 Cdn plus +$120 tax "wound or kill"
- Non-hunters rates are $300 Cdn + $18 tax per day - can include angling, wildlife viewing
- Migratory Wingshooting available after Oct. 7th (requires $17 Cdn license)
Fall Deer / Wolf / Migratory Wingshooting (Oct 7 - Nov 30): 2 Buck Limit / 3 Wolves / 16 Ducks
- Hunts are conducted in clearcuts by 4-wd and require average physical ability
- Hunts require hiking along logging roads using "spot & stalk" techniques and bait or calling wolves
- Cost: $6,000 Cdn + $360 Cdn taxper hunter - minimum four hunters - five day hunt - 2x1 guided - two bucks/ one wolf
- Cost: $7,000 Cdn + $420 Cdn tax per hunter - minimum four hunters - seven day hunt - 2x1 guided - two bucks/ one wolf
- Wolf - no trophy fee on first wolf, additional wolves T.F. $1,000 Cdn + $60 tax each
- Cougar option available - $2,000 Cdn + $120 Cdn tax T.F. + $246 Cdn species license
- Exotic sea ducks may include harlequin, goldeneye, old squaw, pintail, hooded merganser, etc.
- Upland game option - requires $50 Cdn license for grouse
- Salt and Freshwater Angling available as a further option including lodge based fully guided salmon, trout, halibut
- Floatplane or water taxi service to M V. Estero needed on all hunts
- Custom hunts will be quoted on request if they do not fall into the above guidelines
- Single hunter rates and 1 x 1 guided rates will be individually customized and quoted at a surcharged rate.
- Group bookings of four hunters or more may be further discounted on selected hunts
- Sea Duck hunting available on most hunts after Oct. 7th.
- Heli-angling or jet boating for trout, steelhead, and salm on may also be available seasonally
- Airport pick-up hotel reservations, and transportation can be arranged by our partner www.canadaonetravel.com
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North Coast Adventures
Peter Klaui
Provincially Licensed Guide-Outfitter and Angling Guide
Box 13 RR # 2 Galiano BC V0N 1P0
In Season: Ph/Msg/Fax (250) 830-7434 Boat Mobile (phone only) (604) 640-9470
Off Season: Ph/Msg (250) 539-5751 Cell (250) 830-7676 Fax ()250) 539-5114
