2024 Moose hunt with Tahltan Outfitters

[nkhillbilly]

you guys geared up and ready?

Got my freezer & generator last month. Got my bed extension to box in the area with my tailgate town. Most of my gear is organized and stored in dry bags. Just gotta wash everything and re-pack in when I get home. I travel for work and I gotta take a week off before I leave to get everything ready and do some shooting. Man I can’t wait!!!!!

 

[HBartley]

That's awesome! Im packing and getting geared up. Also going to wash everything one last time. Do you think the mosquitos and gnats will be bad in early September? Im taking deet but thinking about treating our gear with permethrin also. I decided to drive my truck instead of RV and Im stopping to visit an old marine buddy of mine in spirit lake ID for a couple days to do some fishing before heading on up. Im taking a couple coolers instead of freezer. Are you getting your meat processed before your drive home?

 

[nkhillbilly]

That's awesome! Im packing and getting geared up. Also going to wash everything one last time. Do you think the mosquitos and gnats will be bad in early September? Im taking deet but thinking about treating our gear with permethrin also. I decided to drive my truck instead of RV and Im stopping to visit an old marine buddy of mine in spirit lake ID for a couple days to do some fishing before heading on up. Im taking a couple coolers instead of freezer. Are you getting your meat processed before your drive home?

No, I bought a chest freezer with a fridge setting. I’ll just chill it for the drive then process at home, vacuum seal & freeze then. I chose that over coolers because I wanna keep the meat dry and not laying in ice water for 3-4 days. I can make good time with my setup in my truck, but it’s still a long ways. You probably have to worry about the bugs more than I will. But it’s not like they have a ton of ticks, or chiggers up there. I hiked 100 miles in southern BC in April & May, got one tick. Probably wouldn’t hurt to spray pant legs though. What are you packing for a weapon? I’m taking my REM 700/300 win mag & 180 grain tsx bullets.

 

[HBartley]

Noted. I’m taking a 300 PRC I’m shooting 245 grain Berger and driving tacks at 500 yards. It’s a hammer for sure. I like the deep freezer fridge setting. Might look into that

 

[Stew]

Mine is driving up with me, we’re spending a week hiking around the Golden/Jasper/Banff area. Then she is flying out of Calgary and I’m going on to Dease lake. I gotta take her by the Ammolite shop in Banff and spend a little on a new Ammolite piece while we’re there. Small price to pay for getting full support on the hunt of my dreams though. Lol

Just a heads up about Jasper area its on fire right now town is evacuated

 

[Grizz208]

Good luck to you guys headed up there this season! Can't wait to see the pictures.

 

[nkhillbilly]

Noted. I’m taking a 300 PRC I’m shooting 245 grain Berger and driving tacks at 500 yards. It’s a hammer for sure. I like the deep freezer fridge setting. Might look into that

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Whirlpool-16-cu-ft-Convertible-Chest-Freezer-to-Refrigerator-with-Baskets-White/5005424063

 

[nkhillbilly]

Just a heads up about Jasper area its on fire right now town is evacuated

Yea I’ve been watching it and forming a back up plan for the days we were gonna spend in Jasper. Thinking maybe a couple days of camping on the very upper end of the elk river. I tried to get up there in May when I was working up there but hit snow. Maybe re-route my drive through Kamloops….

 

[Ironmerganser]

31 days until we leave. We are planning to start out early Sept 22nd and have 500-600 mi days until we get to Dease Lake on Sept 25th. Then fly out Sept 26th.
We will be hauling up a freezer also. To say we are excited is an understatement.
We are watching that fire in Jasper also. I hope they have the road open in 30 days.

Send an update when you are back! Excited to hear a report!

 

[HBartley]

31 days until we leave. We are planning to start out early Sept 22nd and have 500-600 mi days until we get to Dease Lake on Sept 25th. Then fly out Sept 26th.
We will be hauling up a freezer also. To say we are excited is an understatement.
We are watching that fire in Jasper also. I hope they have the road open in 30 days.

Send an update when you are back! Excited to hear a report!

Will do! Im heading out Saturday morning. I just shot my rifle out to 500 yards again one last time, about to clean it and finish loading the wagon and I'll be ready to roll!

 

[Ironmerganser]

Chomping for an update from @HBartley !!!

@nkhillbilly you should be getting close to flying out!

 

[smshuntr]

Dream hunt for me. Good luck.

 

[Balderdash]

Good luck to those going. Looking forward to some pics and accounts of how it was.

 

[HBartley]

I just got home, it's been a long 3 weeks but worth every second. All I can say about Tahltan Outfitters, is that it's a 5 star operation. Jim and the boys did not disappoint. It was tough hunting and I wasn't able to punch any tags but none the less it was the adventure of a lifetime. We went ahead and filled the last spot for next season already. We can't wait to go back. My wife and I had a blast, met some new people, made a couple new friends and came home with big smiles and a lot of stories to tell. Seen a lot of game but couldn't seal the deal on anything personally. Absolutely zero complaints. Except we got in a day late because of the weather, that's the only thing. But, that's out of anybody's control

 

[Ironmerganser]

Sorry to hear no moose, but glad to hear that it was still a good time! Did you even see any bulls?

 

[HBartley]

We did. Seen a nice bull 3 days in a row. Then a smaller bull later in the hunt. Spike camp seen several from what I heard. They just weren't moving much. Getting ready for rut I suppose

 

[Ironmerganser]

Sounds like we may be hitting it just as the rut is kicking in. Excited for the adventure!

 

[Ironmerganser]

@nkhillbilly We will be driving while you are getting back, but let us know how you did!

 

[HBartley]

@nkhillbilly how did your hunt go?

 

[miket]

I got back Saturday night. Saw a good one Sunday afternoon but didn't get a shot ( bow ). He came in to 40yds head on and stopped with brush in the way. Stared a long time then turned and walked away. Guide said he was 50" wide. We hunted him till Wed and never saw him again. Outfitter said it was too warm and rut hasn't really gotten going yet. Said if I want one, I better use a rifle. I finally gave in and grabbed a rifle and Thurs got within 61yds of a young 4pt. Guide recommended that I take him bit I held off. I could tell he was frustrated. They made it clear that was my chance and counts as my "opportunity". It finally cooled off some and started raining and came across a decent one Friday morning. Shot him off sticks at 243yds. Guide freaked out. Great trip for sure. I'm quite happy with how it went down. He is no monster by any means, but he is my first, so I will always love him haha