Yukon Outfitting Concession #19

#841

$1,571,000

Price Change

Size:

8,000 square miles appr.

Location:

East of Whitehorse

Game Species:

Stone Sheep, Grizzly, Alaska/Yukon Moose, Mountain Caribou, Black Bear, Wolf

GMA:

Part of Zone 8 & 10

Quotas:

75 moose and 48 caribou in 3 years. Open for sheep. Grizzly 24 in 2012.

Description:

It's not often that we can bring a high quality concession such as this one to the market. We are pleased to offer one of the best hunting concessions in North America for your perusal. This 8,000 square mile concession boasts some of the largest Stone Sheep, Moose and Caribou harvested in the Yukon. Location is to the east of Whitehorse and to the north of Teslin. The present owner of this operation has taken the time to build, what can only be said, is one of the top concessions in the Yukon taking into consideration development, game and modus of operation. The concession is close enough to Whitehorse to make it economical to operate and to allow for ease of transportation of hunters, game and supplies, yet is located in a wilderness setting. The owner of this concession has taken the time along with his years of experience to build base camps and out camps throughout the area taking full advantage of game species and habitat. This concession has 13 base camps with cabins and permanent features as well as over 34 spike camps to allow annual rotation ensuring trophy class animals.

Hunter appreciation for this area is high with good success. Most hunters take more than one animal. Game species include Stone Sheep, Grizzly, Alaska/Yukon Moose, Mountain Caribou, Black Bear and Wolf. There is a generous quota for Grizzly, Moose and Caribou; with no limits on Sheep. The owner has underutilized the territory for several allowing for the owners to expand the operation and gross revenues achieved.

Alaska/Yukon Moose- I'm not sure if there needs to be much said about this spectacular animal. These are the largest moose in North America and have been classed by themselves due to their exceptional mass and size of antlers. Typical moose harvested within this concession range from 55" to 72". B & C and P & Y moose are there for the taking.

Stone Sheep – If you’re looking for Stone Sheep this is the place to start. Stone Sheep from this area have received the #1 sheep of the year award from the Yukon Outfitters Association for several years. Past hunting has been in areas easily accessed from main camps and there are still areas that have either not been hunted or only lightly hunted for sheep. Stone Sheep within this area have several color phases, dark black to light grey affording the sheep hunter the opportunity of collecting a specimen not easily found in other areas. Stone Sheep up to 45" 170 class B & C have been taken.

Grizzly - The grizzly quota within this concession is certainly generous. Bears are multi colored and abundant. Grizzly may be hunted either spring or fall, which allows the outfitter the opportunity to generate revenue in the months of May and June. Grizzly is also a great add on for mixed bag hunters with a high trophy fee. Many hunters base their decision on the location to hunt by the number of species that can be taken as an add-on or for a trophy fee. This is certainly the case here and grizzly plays a prime role in booking mainstream hunters for other species.

Mountain Caribou - The mountain monarch. These animals are the largest bodied caribou in North America and are certainly one of the most majestic trophies. Each year animals are taken that qualify for the B & C and P & Y record books. Caribou taken fit into the 350-400 B & C class. Population is large and constant.

Black Bear - Bear in this region are booked on an opportunity basis and are generally an add-on with spring and fall hunts. Black bear is not hunted as a main species but it does encourage mix bag hunters to book.

Wolf - Wolves are probably one of the most underestimated animals in North America. Few hunters have taken a wolf. Those who have, have a great appreciation for the quality of trophy. Within this concession there is a great color phase variety ranging from near white to more typical grayish/blackish to jet-black. Wolf hunts are another revenue producer outside of the normal fall season. Wolves are hunted in March making use of already existing camps; hunters are treated to an early spring experience using a variety of transportation on the snow. Wolf is included in all fall hunts.

Transportation into the area is by either floatplane or wheel plane depending on the area hunted. Transportation within the area is diverse using both natural resources as well as cut trails. Many camps are located on water where boats are utilized on both lakes and river systems. Horses are used throughout the area and are augmented by the use of ATV's at specific camps.

This operation is turn-key with camps, equipment, and modus of operation all in place. The operation has been running for many years and has developed an excellent reputation throughout North America and Europe. There is room for expansion in both camps and clientele. The game is there, its trophy class, and there is a proven method with trophy animals being taken year after year.

If you are indeed looking to own and operate one of the premier hunting concessions in North America then this outfit deserves a very hard look.

Area Data:

There have been guided trips recorded for non-resident hunters in the Yukon since 1912. The early years of the industry produced some famous and successful guides and outfitters, including Johnny Johns, Eugene and Louis Jacquot, Thomas Dickson, Buck Dickson, Andy Smith, Tom Connally, Bella Desrosiers, Alex Van Bibber, Curley Desrosiers, and Louis Brown. All lived in the Yukon and made a significant contribution to the social fabric and economy of the Territory. In 1958 the present system of outfitting concession areas was established. Johnny Johns helped draw up the concession boundaries with other outfitters of that time.

There are twenty outfitting concessions in the Yukon and each has a geographic description, which forms the area that the outfitter may guide clients. These are exclusive areas and no other outfitter may operate in the same area.

In general, outfitting is a stable, long term, family oriented type of business. Many outfitters have been involved with the industry for many years before becoming an outfitter and started as horse wranglers or guides and working their way up to owning an outfitting concession. Outfitters are involved with the industry because of the way of life and because of their love for the outdoors. Once in the industry the outfitters tend to stay involved. One of member of the Yukon Outfitters Association has been in business for over 35 years and another outfitting business has now been passed down to a third generation.

Mountain Sheep
The Yukon is home to as estimated 22,000 thinhorn sheep. Most (about 19,000) are pure white Dall sheep (Ovis dalli dalli). Approximately 3,000 Stone sheep (O. d. stonei) are found in the south-central regions of the territory; many of these dark sheep have the unique saddle-back colour phase and are referred to as Fannin sheep. While Fannin sheep are not recognized as a separate subspecies, they are nonetheless highly prized by hunters.

Sheep occur throughout the Yukon's many mountain ranges, extending north to the Arctic Ocean. Sheep are most common in the southwest part of the Yukon, in the rainshadow of the St. Elias and Coast mountain ranges. Sheep populations are at or near their historic numbers. The number of lambs entering the population is the driving force in sheep populations, rather than the number of animals leaving the population through predation or hunting. Reproductive success varies widely from year to year, observed rates from 1.5 to 67 lambs per 100 nursery sheep (ewes, yearlings, and some 2-year-old rams). Successive years of good or bad lamb production will determine whether the population is increasing or decreasing, and will influence the number of full curl rams entering the huntable population 6 to 8 years later.

Each year licensed resident hunters take about 80 rams and non-resident hunters take 190 rams. During the 1990s the average age of the harvest was 9.0 years and the average horn length was 36.2 inches. Since 1980, the oldest sheep killed by a hunter was 17 years (1987), and the longest horn measured was 45.7 inches (1991).

Moose
There are an estimated 65,000 to 70,000 moose in the Yukon. That is about two moose for every person in the territory. They occur throughout the Yukon in areas of suitable habitat from the British Columbia border to the Beaufort Sea. They are generally more abundant in the south than in the north but this varies greatly depending of habitat quality, predator numbers and a variety of other factors. Overall moose numbers in the Yukon are thought to be stable or increasing slowly.

Woodland (Mountain) Caribou
There are 23 separate herds of Woodland or Mountain Caribou scattered throughout the Yukon with a total population estimated at about 30,000 animals.

Barrenground Caribou
The Porcupine Caribou Herd is a migratory herd that is estimated at 129,000 animals and it is shared between the Yukon as well as Alaska and the Northwest Territories.

Mountain Goat
Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) are relatively rare in the Yukon. They are at the northern extent of their distribution and are generally confined to the southern portion of the Coast Mountains, and the Cassiar, Logan, and Itsi mountain ranges. Scattered individual sightings are also reported. Goats are generally associated with very rugged areas which receive substantial precipitation and are often associated with active glaciers. The estimated total number of goats in the Yukon is 1700 animals; more than half of the goats are protected within Kluane National Park.
Goats are extremely difficult to count and their habits make them very vulnerable to overhunting. Harvest in the Yukon is closely regulated. Each year licensed resident hunters take about 4 goats and non-resident hunters take 5. Almost 90% of the harvest is billies.

Grizzly Bear
Grizzlies range throughout the Yukon and have an estimated population of 6000 to 7000 animals. Yukon wildlife managers have been working with the outfitters in order to ensure a selective harvest which is directed at older male grizzlies and protecting female grizzlies. In fact, under Yukon law, all females with cubs and all cubs are protected from hunting. A grizzly cub includes any grizzly bear that is less than three years old.

Black Bear
The Yukon Black Bear population is estimated at 10,000 animals. They range from the BC-Yukon border to the Yukon's northern tree line but are most numerous in the south and central portion of the Yukon. There are also a large percentage of "color phase" (brown) black bear in the Yukon.

Improvements Summary:

14 main cabin camps and 34 spike camps

Improvements:

14 MAIN CAMPS WITH CABINS AND 34 ESTABLISHED SPIKE CAMPS

LOON LAKES

This very well developed camp with all equipment needed for up to 10 people. Located in a beautiful high mountain setting with access is by horse and floatplane. All species can be hunted from here with many trails leading in every direction.

Structures:

18 X 24 log cookhouse
16 x 20 plywood guest cabin
20 x 20 plywood guides cabin
Log tack shed
Wood shed
8 x 4 log tool/ meat shed
8 x 8 shower annex (guide cabin)
24’ floatplane / boat dock
Outhouse
Large horse corrals with lake access

Equipment:

14’ aluminum boat with 5HP/5 stroke Honda outboard
16’ canoe
Generator
Fully equipped kitchen with propane stove
Tools, lanterns, life jackets, paddles, etc.
Airtight stoves and lanterns for spike camps

FISH LAKE

A well-developed camp for up to 10 people located 100 air miles from Whitehorse. There are many spike camps and mountain ranges; 20-Mile and English Mountain are accessed from camp. Fish Lake is also used as a base camp for remote lake hunts with a multitude of lakes in the region. There is also access to Wolf River via jet boat and canoe from camp. The river is not accessible to other boats.

Structures:

18 x 24 log cook house
18 x 24 log guest cabin
10 x 10 log tack shed
10 x 10 log wood shed attached to the tack shed
8 x 8 plywood shop
12 x 14 plywood wall tent frame
18 x 24 wash house / boat house / meat house
24’ floatplane / boat dock
Outhouse
Large horse corrals with lake access

Equipment:

16’ Crestliner aluminum Jet boat / side consol / 65HP Mercury outboard jet
16’ flat-bottom Jet boat with 40HP Yamaha outboard jet
14’ lake boat with 6 HP Suzuki
17’ canoe
2 – 16’ Zebec inflatable boats with 25HP 4 stroke outboard jet
Skandic Ski-Doo 1995 500 WT in good working order
Generator
Fully equipped kitchen with propane stove
Airtight stoves, wood barrel stoves, tools, lanterns, life jackets, paddles, etc.
Lanterns and airtight stoves for spike camps