Hunting In British Columbia: 10 Best Places To Hunt

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Hunting In British Columbia: 10 Best Places To Hunt

British Columbia, Canada’s most western province, is located between the Pacific Ocean (west) and the Rocky Mountains (continental divide). Around 944,000 square kilometres – larger than France and Germany together – make up this province. This province has a diverse landscape with mountains, forests, lakes and grassy plains. It also includes inland deserts.

Non-resident hunters are allowed to hunt elks, deer, mountain sheep, mountain goats, cougars, lynxes, wolves, bobcats, wolverines, lynxes, lynxes, lynxes, and wolves. For more information on non-resident hunting in B.C.

Table of Contents:

Experience the splendour of hunting in BC
1. Nanaimo Black Bear, Roosevelt Elks, Cougars, and More
2. Vancouver: Black Bears, Mountain Goats, Mule Deer and More
3. Kamloops: Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Moose and More
4. Nelson: Stone Sheeps, Canadian Moose and Mountain Caribou
5. Williams Lake: Cougars, Mule Deer and More
6. Smithers: Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Moose and Mountain Goat
7. Prince George: Black Bears, Grizzly Bears, Cougars, and More
8. Fort St. John, Elk, Moose and Mule Deer.
9. Penticton: Elks, Moose and Bears
10. Yukon: Dall Sheeps, Alaska-Yukon Moose and Caribou
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Trophy West Guide Outfitters provides lodging and guided hunting for all of the species listed above.

2. VANCOUVER : BLACK BEAR, MOUNTAIN GAT, MULE DEAR AND MORE

Vancouver is a coastal city in Lower Mainland, British Columbia. The city of Vancouver and its surroundings are both flat and mountainous terrain due to their location near the North Shore Mountains.

Vancouver has a climate that is classified as oceanic, or west coast marine. The summers are usually dry, resulting in moderate droughts. Winters can be long and cold. Temperatures are usually between 35degF and 73degF, rarely falling below 24degF.

Fraser River Outfitters offers accommodation as well as Lillooet hunting for black bear, mountain goat, mule Deer, Shiras Moose and cougar.

3. KAMLOOPS : BLACK BEAR, GRIZZLY, MOOSE, AND MORE

Kamloops is located at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers. The city of Kamloops is located in the rain shadow of the Coast Mountains just northwest of Okanagan Desert.

Due to its location in a rain shadow, the climate of the city is semi-arid. Areas west of it have a desert climate. The summers are usually warm and dry, while the winters can be freezing and snowy.

There are many game animals in the area, including black bears and moose. Contact Adams Lake Outfitters for guided hunts that include the species mentioned above.

4. NELSON: STONE SHAEEP, CANADIAN MUOSE, MOUNTAIN CARIBOU, & MORE

Nelson, the “Queen City”, is located on the West Arm Kootenay Lake in the Selkirk Mountains, a part of the southeast British Columbia. The area surrounding Nelson is rugged and mountainous as one would expect from a city located in the mountains.

Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are dry and warm. Temperatures are usually between -9degF and 75degF, rarely falling below -30degF.

For transportation to the remote lodge, contact Terminus Mountains Outfitters. The lodge offers guided hunts of Stone Sheeps, Canadian Mooses, Mountain Caribous, Mountain Goats, Rocky Mountain Elks, Black Bears, and Wolf.

5. WILLIAMS LAKE: COUGARS, MULE DEERS, MOOSES, AND MORE

Williams Lake is situated in BC’s Central Interior in the Cariboo region. Williams Lake is located in a valley that’s surrounded by a forest of evergreen trees and plateaus.

Williams Lake’s sheltered location makes for comfortable summers and partly cloudy winters. Winters are snowy and mostly cloudy and can be freezing. Temperatures in Williams Lake are usually between 15degF and 77degF, with very few temperatures below -10degF.

Williams Lake is known for its cougars, but it’s also home to moose and bobcat. There are also black bears, lynxes, wolves, and wolf-like creatures. Fraser Valley Outfitters provides guided hunts and accommodation for the species mentioned above.

6. SMITHERS : GRIZZLY BEAR, BLACK BEAR, MOOSE, AND MOUNTAIN GOAT

Smithers, located in northwest BC on the Bulkley river halfway between Prince George & Prince Rupert is a small town. The town is located in a valley with mountainous terrain on the west side and the Bulkley river to the east.

Smithers has a comfortable summer, while the winters can be cold and snowy. Temperatures are usually between 13degF and 73degF, rarely falling below -10degF.

Hunting in the area is usually focused on grizzly and black bears. Mountain goats, moose and a variety of other animals are also common. For accommodation and guided hunting for these species, contact Driftwood valley Outfitters.

7. PRINCE GEORGE – BLACK BEAR, GRIZZLY BEAR, COUGAR AND MORE

Prince George, the largest city in the northern part of British Columbia, is also known as the “northern capitol”. The city is located at the intersection of the Nechako River and the Fraser River, and Highway 16 and Highway 97.

Prince George’s summers are pleasant, while the winters can be cold and snowy. Temperatures are usually between 12degF and 76degF, rarely falling below -15degF.

Lobo Mountain Outfitters provides accommodation and spot-and stalk adventure hunts of moose, grizzly, black, and lynx bears, as well as cougars, lynxes, lynxes, as well as mule-deer, with an option for wolf.

8. FORT ST.JOHN: ELK MOOSE MULE DEER AND MORE

Fort St. John is located on Mile 47 in Northeastern BC. It’s one of the biggest towns along the Alaska Highway (97), and Highway 29 towards Hudson’s Hope. The area is mostly flat, with valleys sculpted by rivers and covered in mainly aspen, pine and spruce.

Winters in this town are cold and snowy, while summers can be comfortable. Temperatures are usually between 3degF and 73degF, rarely falling below -22degF.

The Northern BC Guides Awards Evening has recognized trophy animals that have been harvested in the area. Horseshoe Creek Outfitters offer guided hunts of these animals, including elks, mooses, mule-deer, whitetails deer and black bears. Accommodations are also available.

9. PENTICTON – ELK, MOOSE BEAR AND MORE

Penticton lies in the Okanagan Valley, BC’s Southern Interior. The city is located between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, surrounded by mountains and highlands covered in pine and fir.

Penticton has one of the most pleasant climates year-round in Canada. Temperatures rarely fall below 10degF, and they are never above 94degF. The summers are usually short, dry, and warm while the winters are often freezing and snowy.

Elk, moose and black bear are all common game animals in the area. Mule deer, Whitetail Deer, Lynx, and more. For accommodation and guided hunting for these and other game animals, contact Kettle river Guides.

10. YUKON : DALL SHEEPS, ALASKA YUKON MOOSES, CARIBOU AND MORE

The Yukon is located in the northwest corner of Canada, bordered by Alaska. The majority of the region is a subarctic plateau interspersed by mountains.

As you might expect, the climate is subarctic in this area. The majority of the province is located at high altitude, so summers can be warm. Temperatures often reach 77degF and higher.

Blackstone Outfitters offer single or combinations hunts of Dall or Fannin Sheep, Alaska-Yukon Moose and Mountain and Bare Ground Caribou. There are also chances to see wolf or wolverine. The company also offers traditional horseback hunting, river float trips and backpack hunts using pack dogs.