Premier Vancouver Island Roosevelt Elk Hunts

Vancouver Island is home to the Roosevelt Elk, the largest and heaviest elk species in North America.

These impressive animals can live up to 15 years, weigh over 1,000 pounds, and often feature massive Boone and Crockett racks, known for their distinctive crown-like formations. This sets Vancouver Island’s Roosevelt Elk apart from other elk species, attracting big game hunters from around the globe. In fact, many of the world’s top 50 trophy bull elk have been harvested here, showcasing the region’s reputation for exceptional elk hunting.

The island boasts the purest strain of Roosevelt Elk in North America, and wildlife officials closely manage the population to maintain healthy herds and sustainable hunting opportunities. This careful management ensures that hunters have excellent chances at bagging Boone and Crockett caliber bulls.

Roosevelt Elk hunts on Vancouver Island with this outfitter include both an early archery season in September and a rifle season starting in early October, after the rut. The hunts are free-range, spot-and-stalk adventures that use 4×4 trucks and quads to access remote areas. Hunters will glass logging slashes, timbered creek bottoms, and alpine meadows, making for an exciting experience suitable for all ages.

Trophy bulls in this area typically score 300 inches, with shooting distances ranging from 50 to 350 yards. A heavy bullet caliber rifle, from .300 to .375, is recommended for optimal results.

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Included:

These 1:1 guided hunts are 10-day all-inclusive experiences, with the option to add a mountain lion hunt once the elk is harvested.

Logistical assistance pre/post hunt considering travel, license/tag application
Hunter orientation
Professional 1:1 guiding and field care of game taken
Transportation to/from the field including all gear and animals taken during the hunt
Meals/accommodations for the scheduled hunt dates
One Bull Elk

Not Included:

Travel to/from Outfitters Location
Required License/tags
Taxidermy
Meat processing
Shipping
Tips for your guide. While not required, it is very much appreciated, and guides often depend on them as supplemental income. Learn how much to tip a hunting guide.
All persons traveling to Canada must hold a valid passport.
You must also have your Firearm Declaration (CAFC 909 and CAFC 910) if you plan to bring your firearms into Canada for your hunt. This is usually a very simple process if all your paperwork is completed.
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Lodging and Accommodations

Each client has a private bedroom room in a well appointed hunting lodge.

Meals at the Lodge are prepared and served by our own chef and include freshly caught seafood and locally sourced produce. We also use restaurants for local fare, and home cooked meals with the guides for small personal groups. Lunches are provided in the field.

Available with 4 bedrooms, sleeping up to 8
All our bedrooms sleep up to two people
Newly renovated and well appointed
Centrally located in our hunting area

Travel Information

Most of our clients fly to YCD, Nanaimo, BC which is a short connector flight from YVR Vancouver Airport.

Alternatively, if your coming from Vancouver you may wish to fly Pacific Seaplanes, which has year-round daily flights between YVR Vancouver Airport and YCD Nanaimo Airport. We will meet you on arrival at YCD Nanaimo and shuttle you over to the lodge.

If you wish to drive you can rent a vehicle from YVR Vancouver Airport, catch a very scenic two hour ride on BC Ferries to Vancouver Island followed by an hour drive to your final destination of Lake Cowichan, BC, where myself or one of our guides will meet you.

You should arrive in Nanaimo the day before your hunt starts where you’ll be picked up and taken to the lodge.
During your hunt, you can expect to be accompanied at all times by an experienced guide or the outfitter.
Each day you will return back to our hunting lodge for a delightful meal, good company, and a good night’s rest.
After your hunt you will be transported back to the airport, likely with the trophy of your dreams and many photos and unforgettable stories to share with your family and friends. Or, you may leave it with one of the recommended local taxidermists to have it prepared, mounted, and shipped to your home.

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