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Whats the going rate for an Alberta Cougar hunt?
Just wondering what the going rate is for an Alberta resident to hire an outfitter with hounds to guide a cougar for 2012? Does anyone have suggestions for an outfitter?
Ideally I'd like to hunt a remote area for a big old sheep killing tom on horseback, but I'm not apposed to any style of cougar hunt.
Thanks folks!
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02-02-2012, 09:16 PM
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Byron Stewart of Tracks and Trails Outfitting. The best there is for big cats.
Plan on the $3-5K for the hunt
http://www.tntoutfitting.com/index.html
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02-02-2012, 09:23 PM
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Talked to Byron last winter and he wanted approx 6k for a resident. Sounded very flexible with timing and guaranteed 100%. Even said if we didn't get one this season would get us out next season for no additional cost. Seemed a bit expensive but understand he's the best and like the 100% guarantee.
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02-02-2012, 09:25 PM
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No way Stewart is doing it for 5k, try 6-7 easy! Brian Chorney is much more affordable at around $4000, I think the outfit is called "Big Cat Adventures". I know 2010 he was $3600 for male or female and they do very well also.
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02-02-2012, 09:29 PM
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Please research
There are very,very few outfitters that would venture on horseback to chase
big toms in the mountains. This is not for everyone. May take a couple years.
Prices range from 3500 to 5500, and you better come when they call to go
because snow conditions are not certain in alberta.
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02-02-2012, 09:32 PM
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If you want to hunt cats in the mountains on horse back call Paul Piernuik. He owns Timberline Guiding out of Sundre. PM me for details I know him.
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02-02-2012, 10:03 PM
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I went in dec with Battle Cry Big Game Hounds. What he does is with horses in 404. I had a heck of a good hunt with him, ended up with a pope& young cat 14 10/16 after shrinkage. I can't think of anyone else that would put out on a horse hunt for cats like Kelly would for you. He's charging between 4-5000 for a garenteed big old Tom. Unfortunately I can't get a pic up in here
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02-02-2012, 10:19 PM
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Dont know his prices but you could try Brent at porcupine creek outfitters he is in pincher.
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02-02-2012, 10:27 PM
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Last I heard Byron was charging $5900. He does kill big cats though.
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02-02-2012, 10:42 PM
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Last I heard Byron was charging $5900. He does kill big cats though.
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He's more than that ! I wish mine was a big one!
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02-02-2012, 10:46 PM
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Carson there are a few guys around the old stomping grounds that are dooing good. Maybe not the horse hunt you want but I know Jason Martin Has killed a few big toms this year. Then there is wayne Anderson Who is a cat killing machine And Mr Odjers. Last I checked they were all under $4000 but don't quote me on the price.
Does Lorne have hounds anymore??
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02-02-2012, 10:52 PM
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Last I heard Byron was charging $5900. He does kill big cats though.
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Interesting how almost every person gets quoted a different price from him. He told me it was $5,775 just a couple weeks ago. Kind of a strange number to charge but that was it. He's been going up steadily for the past few seasons.
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02-02-2012, 11:00 PM
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Interesting how almost every person gets quoted a different price from him. He told me it was $5,775 just a couple weeks ago. Kind of a strange number to charge but that was it. He's been going up steadily for the past few seasons.
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This is old info too. Nothing recent.
I remember about 4 years ago he quoted me $4800. Should have did it back then.
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02-02-2012, 11:30 PM
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For someone wanting to go on a cat hunt with horses, can't beat this warm weather for riding in. Makes a guy want to come and watch. I know we cut 4 different tracks First morning. There's definitely no shortage of cats
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02-03-2012, 03:27 AM
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Guess what boys you want a cat you can be proud of go with Byron Stewart .....
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02-03-2012, 06:44 AM
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If you want to hunt cats in the mountains on horse back call Paul Piernuik. He owns Timberline Guiding out of Sundre. PM me for details I know him.
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Did he have his camp set up on Timber this winter, I know he did last
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02-03-2012, 07:02 AM
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3500 out of Cochrane, mechanical horses though
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02-03-2012, 07:15 AM
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Guess what boys you want a cat you can be proud of go with Byron Stewart .....
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6000 is a lot of money and that is before taxidermy which would add up to 3000 more, depending on what you want ofcourse.
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02-03-2012, 07:37 AM
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Battle Cry Big Game Hounds. Give Kelly a call. Hunting big toms off horseback is his passion and his track record proves it. If U wanna HUNT a big cat and watch some great hounds work he's your guy. He hunts HARD!! He will give you the whole experience not just a whack n stack.
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02-03-2012, 08:30 AM
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Did he have his camp set up on Timber this winter, I know he did last
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I don't think so. When we were out we stayed at the Ya Ha Tinda camp ground in his tent trailer retro fitted with a wood stove. Man did that thing get toasty when that stove was going.
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Carson there are a few guys around the old stomping grounds that are dooing good. Maybe not the horse hunt you want but I know Jason Martin Has killed a few big toms this year. Then there is wayne Anderson Who is a cat killing machine And Mr Odjers. Last I checked they were all under $4000 but don't quote me on the price.
Does Lorne have hounds anymore??
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X2 on then Wayne and CJ Anderson crew. They get the job done and shoot some nice cats for under the $4000 mark!
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02-03-2012, 06:35 PM
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I don't think so. When we were out we stayed at the Ya Ha Tinda camp ground in his tent trailer retro fitted with a wood stove. Man did that thing get toasty when that stove was going.
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Last time I rode out his camp was still in on timber/clearwater, heard he was going to leave it for cougar season, guess he must have pulled it
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02-03-2012, 06:53 PM
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He's more than that ! I wish mine was a big one!
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Not happy with your cat ?
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I paid 5750 for my lion. Worth every dollar. I learned a ton, I want to slam so more!!!
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Not happy with your cat ?
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Nope!
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seems to be a different answer depending which day you ask....
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...t=76134&page=2
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. The large Tom weighed just over 150 - 160 ish pounds ( with a fairly empty stomach).
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The chance to hunt a new species was amazing, and the new knowledge I aquired was worth every penny ! ..So was the trophy ...lol
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makes a guy wonder why the about-face?
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02-03-2012, 09:06 PM
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Must be bored again Lt . Horatio......
Everything I wrote was true ! and still is true, an amazing expirence forsure, and a great trophy to have!
The cat won't be mounted, because I am unhappy with this particular cat!
For reasons that I will put on a public form, especially while it will be corrected!
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02-03-2012, 09:24 PM
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If you want to hunt cats in the mountains on horse back call Paul Piernuik. He owns Timberline Guiding out of Sundre. PM me for details I know him.
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You nailed it. I know Paul as well and if a sheep killing kitty is what you want, I'm pretty sure he's your man.
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How's it going to be corrected?
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Must be bored again Lt . Horatio......
Everything I wrote was true ! and still is true, an amazing expirence forsure, and a great trophy to have!
The cat won't be mounted, because I am unhappy with this particular cat!
For reasons that I will put on a public form, especially while it will be corrected!
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??? please explain,actually nevermind.
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