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Arctic Wolverine Hunts' The wolverine is a signature statement in any trophy room. This is a pinnacle hunt, you are seeking to successfully hunt one of the most cunning apex predators in Canada. The Arctic wolverine is the premier arctic species. The hide on these wolverine is simply stunning.

Expect to travel many miles by snowmobile in sleds each day with your guides looking for fresh wolverine sign. When one is located we are off to stalk it. The areas we hunt are so remote that the wolverine rarely if ever see humans.      

Wolverine hunts are tough…maybe the toughest hunt out there. Wolverine are an apex predator that is cunning and survives by its wits and stamina. To be successful you will need a lot of stamina and patience. Our Territory Our area is located in the northern barren-lands region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. We are located past the boreal forest into the barren-lands, that are renown for their giant lakes and river drainage that makes for a game rich environment. The wolverine population on the barren-lands is good with populations estimated in the thousands. You will be remote, which puts you in the heart of where these majestic arctic wolverines live. All of our Lodges lie within the Northwest Territory CLOSED caribou zone. The winter Mobile Bathurst Caribou closed Zone (the closed mobile zone moves with the caribou migration). Caribou are a main food source and the wolverine follow the caribou herds. This is a prime area for arctic wolverines.

The Hunt This is a spot and stalk hunt, which means you'll be glassing areas that have central barren-land caribou. The wolverine follow the caribou, we find the caribou and the wolverine will be near. You will be out hunting for ten hours a day.

Getting Here Your starting destination city is Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. You will need to fly into Yellowknife the day before on an early flight. You must attend the Environment and Natural Resources Office in Yellowknife to purchase your Wildlife certificate and your hunting license. The next day you will be boarding a charter flight that will fly you into the lodge to begin your hunt. We work to book early morning flights so that you are into camp to get your rifles shot and get you settled into camp and out on the Tundra hunting. Once you arrive at the charter plane your trip begins. Your flight is approximately two hours and you need to dress warm for the flight.

Hunt Schedule All of our wolf hunts are minimum 8 full days of hunting. Once you leave on the charter flight begin to look for animals out your windows they are there and it's exciting to see the activity. When you arrive into camp you will sight in your rifle and get your gear organized. We will have a safety meeting and discuss the trip and answer any questions. Breakfast will be at 6:00am till 7:00am leaving the lodge at 8:00am. Lunch will be a bagged lunch with snacks, with thermoses and water for the day. Evenings will have you back at the lodge by 7:00pm for a hot supper, in warm accommodations and then after supper there is socializing. There will be opportunity to view the Aurora Borealis in the evenings and we encourage you to take it in. The NWT are recognized as having spectacular northern lights and you will have zero light pollution.

Hunt Price $8,000.00 plus GST USD Hunt Dates: 2022/ 2023/2024

2022 Hunt March 7 - March 15, 2022 March 15 - March 23 March 23 - March 31

2023 Feb 7 - Feb 15, 2023 Feb 15 - Feb 23 Feb 23 - March 3

2024 Feb 13 - Feb 21, 2024 Feb 21 - Feb 29 Feb 29 - March 3

Addition Details You are hunting 2 hunters to 1 guide

What's Included: Airport transport for pick up and drop off (set time) Transport to the ski plane dock for pre scheduled chartered flight to lodge Pick up from plane straight to Environment and Natural Resources office to register your wolves and get permit to export. Professional Guide Warm Lodging and Meals Trophy care (Skinned and Salted)

Not Included: Commercial flights in and out of Yellowknife Hotels before and after hunt You must bring Collapsible dry bag coolers to take your hide and skull back with you. Don't expect to buy them in Yellowknife. Gratuities (15%) Trophy permit for export and shipment fees Flight to leave camp for other than scheduled flights Due to fluctuating fuel costs, a fuel surcharge maybe applicable Current price listed above, prices are subject to change You must purchase medical evacuation insurance we use Global Rescue we have them on our website. You must purchase cancellation insurance

Optional: Rifle rental $250.00 USD Non hunter/observer - $750.00 USD per day

What to Expect

What to Expect Long hours travelling and glassing for wolverines , you will need to come prepared mentally for long periods of sitting glassing. Absolutely ensure you are dressed appropriately to stay warm. Staying focused for the duration raises your opportunity of success. The thrill of a success on harvesting a wolverine in the depth of winter is exhilarating.

Permit & Tag Application Process

$100

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