Looking for a good goat outfitter in the Yukon

[ericthered]

I would like to hunt goat but looking at the Yukon as I'd like to marry up with Caribou or Grizzly. It doesn't look like there are many outfits that advertise goat hunting. Any referrals?

 

[NorthCoast99]

Ceaser Lake Outfitters is your only option in the Yukon for a guided mountain goat hunt to my knowledge, just a small population along the NWT border. Supposed to be a good family run outfit with all the species you're looking for, I had past clients hunt moose with them and they had nothing but good things to say. Lots of options in BC for goat and caribou ... no grizzly unfortunately.

 

[keeleyenviro]

Ceaser Lake Outfitters is your only option in the Yukon for a guided mountain goat hunt to my knowledge, just a small population along the NWT border. Supposed to be a good family run outfit with all the species you're looking for, I had past clients hunt moose with them and they had nothing but good things to say. Lots of options in BC for goat and caribou ... no grizzly unfortunately.

Any suggestions for Northern BC or coastal?

 

[NorthCoast99]

Hunting rifle or bow? What are your expectations as far as hair length, B&C quality, horseback vs backpack, budget?

If $$$ is no concern than Milligan Outfitting (Bob Milligan) or Bolen Lewis (Mike Lewis) is a no brainer for late season coastal B&C goats. Others to consider are Babine Guides and Outfitters (Hoopers), Kispiox Valley Outfitters (Larson), Lonesome Mountain Outfitters (Young), Love Bros. & Lee (Fleming) and North River Outfitting (Nemetchek) in the Skeena Region for quality backpack hunts with great genetics. All these outfitters have been around for a long time and produce each season. Some of these areas are fly-in only, others are backpack from the vehicle giving the hunter a more economical option.

Some horseback options would be Northwest Ranching and Outfitting (Gutfrucht), Bluestone Guiding (Oestreich), Spatsizi River Outfitters (formally Collingwood Brothers) and Kawdy Outfitters (Niemeyer) to name a few. Some good options in the Peace Region as well, check out the GOABC website for a resource. Good luck,

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[wildwilderness]

I don’t see Mt. Goats and Caribou as a good combo, don’t really overlap (it would require a change of camp and be mountain caribou). Now bears do but the ridiculous BC grizz ban ruins that. Probably plenty of black bears if you want. Alaska would have plenty combo hunts for Mt. Goat and brown bears!

For BC Bolen Lewis is the only one I know. Met Allen over 20 years ago, loves to hunt.

 

[keeleyenviro]

Hunting rifle or bow? What are your expectations as far as hair length, B&C quality, horseback vs backpack, budget?

If $$$ is no concern than Milligan Outfitting (Bob Milligan) or Bolen Lewis (Mike Lewis) is a no brainer for late season coastal B&C goats. Others to consider are Babine Guides and Outfitters (Hoopers), Kispiox Valley Outfitters (Larson), Lonesome Mountain Outfitters (Young), Love Bros. & Lee (Fleming) and North River Outfitting (Nemetchek) in the Skeena Region for quality backpack hunts with great genetics. All these outfitters have been around for a long time and produce each season. Some of these areas are fly-in only, others are backpack from the vehicle giving the hunter a more economical option.

Some horseback options would be Northwest Ranching and Outfitting (Gutfrucht), Bluestone Guiding (Oestreich), Spatsizi River Outfitters (formally Collingwood Brothers) and Kawdy Outfitters (Niemeyer) to name a few. Some good options in the Peace Region as well, check out the GOABC website for a resource. Good luck,

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Personally, hair in number 1 for me. Ive been leaning towards the coastal hunts more. As far as type of hunt, Im ok with any method. Have you heard much about Millers Outdoors? Scott miller.

 

[ericthered]

Thanks everyone. Your feedback has helped me make my choice.

 

[ericthered]

Hunting rifle or bow? What are your expectations as far as hair length, B&C quality, horseback vs backpack, budget?

If $$$ is no concern than Milligan Outfitting (Bob Milligan) or Bolen Lewis (Mike Lewis) is a no brainer for late season coastal B&C goats. Others to consider are Babine Guides and Outfitters (Hoopers), Kispiox Valley Outfitters (Larson), Lonesome Mountain Outfitters (Young), Love Bros. & Lee (Fleming) and North River Outfitting (Nemetchek) in the Skeena Region for quality backpack hunts with great genetics. All these outfitters have been around for a long time and produce each season. Some of these areas are fly-in only, others are backpack from the vehicle giving the hunter a more economical option.

Some horseback options would be Northwest Ranching and Outfitting (Gutfrucht), Bluestone Guiding (Oestreich), Spatsizi River Outfitters (formally Collingwood Brothers) and Kawdy Outfitters (Niemeyer) to name a few. Some good options in the Peace Region as well, check out the GOABC website for a resource. Good luck,

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Really wanted to stay in Yukon for the Grizzly options. Looks like I only have one choice.

 

[NorthCoast99]

Glad it worked out, keep us posted on your hunt! I guided a couple seasons for the Lancaster's just across the border in the NWT its a beautiful game rich part of the world.

 

[NorthCoast99]

Sorry I cant help much with specific information on Miller's Outdoors, hopefully others can from personal experience. He'll have the coastal genetics for B&C goats and the season in that MU runs until Nov 15th so the opportunity for winter hair is there. Others I mentioned above can hunt until Feb 28th on their quota in certain areas.

 

[Theringworm]

Ceaser Lake Outfitters is a great outfitter. They were on my very very short list for Yukon moose and Mountain Caribou. I however opted for Alaskan moose instead. They harvest some stomper Yukon moose and Mountain caribou year after year. I however do not know anything about their reputation with Goats.