Golden Bear Hunting Area

AN OVERVIEW OF THE AREA

Golden Bear outfitting operates in Northwestern British Columbia in the Telegraph Creek – Stikine River area. The guide area is a vast territory encompassing over 8,000 square miles. A large percentage of the area has been untouched during the last 30-40 years and some areas have never experienced the presence of humans. The guide area is the oldest established in Northern British Columbia and has long been a favorite with sportsman. The area was first hunted in 1884 by F.C. Galbreath, a pioneer outfitter, and was later sold to George Ball who operated it under ‘Northwest Ranching and Outfitting’ for over thirty years. Much of the area remains unchanged, as it has been spared heavy commercial and residential pressure.

The area has a diverse game population: Stone Sheep, Grizzly Bear, Mountain Goat, Mountain Caribou, Moose, Black Bear and Wolf. Several species of grouse and ptarmigan also live in the area.

Wolves are taken on an opportunity basis at no cost. A hunter can purchase a maximum of 3 wolf tags/season. We normally take 1-2 wolves/year. Wolves are very smart and hard to find, but a very unique trophy.

We also have excellent fishing in our many lakes and rivers. If you finish your hunt early, you are welcome to fish as much as you’d like. We have some rods/reels in camp, but you may wish to bring your own, especially if you are a serious fisherman. Fly, spin and casting methods all work well. There are boats w/motors on most of the lakes for your use. The most common fish in our area include Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling & Whitefish. We ask that you keep just enough fish to eat in camp and release the others.