Hunting

Dall Sheep

The Mackenzie Mountains of Canada’s Northwest Territories are world renowned for their Dall sheep hunting and the South Nahanni concession with extremely high success rates and solid trophy hunts is no exception. Record book trophy rams inhabit these mountains and trophies up to 46 inches have been taken. With us, you can experience a first class Dall sheep hunt.

Interested in a wilderness hunt for Dall sheep?
Come and hunt in South Nahanni.

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The Trophy

Chances at taking a good and mature trophy are given at every hunt. As an avid sheep hunter you will understand that a record book animal is just that: a record, to be viewed with awe. While trophy sizes in horn length range from 27″ to 43″, the mean average is 35″. Bases range from 11 to 14 inches with an average of 13 inches.

Our age average is between 9 and 11 years every season, clearly showing that our hunting doesn’t have any influence on the population. You will be hard pressed to find that anywhere else. The average life expectancy of Dall sheep is only 8-10 years, but they do get as old as 16. Dall rams older than 4 years of age usually stick together. Older rams roam in groups of 3 – 10, but solitary animals are also seen.

Rates

Starting at USD 44,000, includes ram trophy fee and helicopter time for the ram

8-day Dall Sheep Hunts with sheep, mountain goat, wolf, wolverine option: July

9-day Dall Sheep Hunts with sheep, mountain caribou, mountain goat, wolf, wolverine option: August

12-day Dall Sheep Hunts with sheep, Alaska Yukon moose, mountain caribou, mountain goat, wolf, wolverine, black bear option: September

Timing

In July or early August you will spot and stalk for white rams under the warmth and light of the midnight sun. We won’t see stars again until the middle of August. Weather can be hot (into the high 80’s F, low 30’s C), and capes look sleek and elegant.

As of the middle of August the weather starts to cool off considerably. By the end of this month fall will have reached us with a blur of reddish-brown colours. Chances at taking a ram and at least one add on are extremely high.

In September fall is in full swing and the chances of seeing snow increases towards the end of the month. Rams will be foraging in lower elevations the later we get in the year. By the end of the month sheep hunting ceases to be practical due to encroaching snows.
Moose season opens on September 1st, and you can then hunt for an Alaska/Yukon moose during your 12-day sheep hunt, as well as hard horned caribou, and mountain goat.

Add-On Species

All sheep hunters can obtain additional tags for add on species depending on the season – mountain goat (as of July) – one of only two places in North America where you can hunt for mountain goat and Dallsheep with helicopter shuttles-, mountain caribou (as of August), Alaska/Yukon moose (September), wolf, wolverine (as of July) and black bear (as of mid-August). Trophy fees and helicopter flying charges apply.

Fitness Level

Everybody who is in reasonable shape, physically and mentally, and who can shoot straight, will have the opportunity to harvest a respectable trophy ram with us. Be prepared to hike up and down mountains, glass, stalk, and scramble over rocks. Moderate to steep terrain should be expected on all mountain sheep hunts. This is a highly physical hunt.

Duration

  • 8-day Dall Sheep Hunts: July
  • 9-day Dall Sheep Hunts: August
  • 12-day SNO Big4 Hunts: September

The Spot

The Mackenzie Mountains of Canada’s Northwest Territories are world renowned for their Dallsheep hunting. Each outfitter operates within the safe boundaries of their own concession. There are no roads, no people, no towns, no trace of humans, just space to follow game trails, which have scribbled their lines over the mountains for thousands of years.

South Nahanni’s 9,000 square miles are so vast it swallows Yellowstone National Park twice and more; larger than a small European country like Slovenia. Our own helicopter makes non-hunting time fast and efficient,

shuttling you throughout the huge concession. This selective access leaves recently hunted game populations to renew themselves, resulting in successful hunts with an opportunity rate of 100%. Well organized logistics and hardworking guides with an understanding of the land and game are paramount to our success.

All our hunts are spot and stalk, and certainly FAIR CHASE. Hunting from the helicopter, with the helicopter or just disembarked from the helicopter is not possible in South Nahanni. Hunting is allowed to commence 12 hours after landing. You will camp in small

backpacker tents and hunt from there with day gear only (e.g. rain gear, water bottle). If your camp has to be moved your guide will contact base camp on his satellite messenger for a helicopter shuttle. Camping spots are determined by water sources, landing possibilities for the helicopter and the availability of game.

Be prepared to hike up and down mountains, glass, stalk, and scramble over rocks. Moderate to steep terrain should be expected on all mountain sheep hunts. This is a highly physical hunt.

What’s Included?

  • All helicopter flights necessary to obtain a representable trophy

  • All bush plane flights within the hunting concession

  • Full expediting service in Whitehorse

  • Your personal guide

  • All camping gear excluding sleeping bag and mattress

  • All field preparation of your trophies, salting and drying of capes

  • Full service in main camp (accommodation, food, beverages, alcoholic drinks)

  • Unlimited satellite phone and internet usage in main camp

  • Flying of trophies to Fort Simpson, NWT, handling of export permits at the end of season (mid-October)

All sheep hunters can obtain additional tags for add on species depending on the season – mountain goat (as of July) – one of only two places in North America where you can hunt for mountain goat and Dallsheep with helicopter shuttles-, mountain caribou (as of August), Alaska/Yukon moose (September), wolf, wolverine (as of July) and black bear (as of mid-August). Trophy fees and helicopter flying charges apply.