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Arctic Red River Outfitters

Northwest Territories — Mackenzie Mountains

SeasonAugust–September
Operating since1974
FitnessHigh — backpack hunts, no horse support, remote terrain
Book ahead1 to 3 years typical for premium NWT Dall sheep slots
LanguagesEnglish

About Arctic Red River Outfitters

NWT outfitter operating the largest sheep concession in the Mackenzie Mountains. Multi-decade reputation for trophy Dall sheep and mountain caribou; combo hunts include moose and grizzly.

Family-run. Exclusive ~10,000 sq mi concession in the northern Mackenzie Mountains, fly-in only from Norman Wells. No roads or trails. Known for record-class Dall sheep, mountain caribou, and Alaska / Yukon moose.

What they hunt

Dall SheepMountain CaribouMountain GoatMooseGrizzly BearWolf

Country & terrain

Mackenzie Mountains, NWT — fly-in only

Camp & lodging

Fly-in spike camps; backpack-style hunts only (no horses)

✓ Included

  • Spike camp
  • Meals
  • Guide
  • In-area bush flights

✗ Not included

  • NWT license, tag, and trophy fees (~$14k+ historic Dall trophy fee)
  • Charter from Norman Wells
  • Gratuities
  • Trophy shipping

Questions to ask before you book

  1. Success and opportunity rates for your species over the last three seasons, and how they define "opportunity".
  2. References from hunters who hunted the same camp and dates, including someone who didn't fill a tag.
  3. Exactly what the price covers: licences and tags, trophy fees, charters, meat care, taxes and gratuities.
  4. Guide ratio and camp style: 1×1 or 2×1, horses or backpack, how far you'll walk each day.
  5. Licensing: whether they're licensed and insured where they operate, and what licences and tags a non-resident needs in Northwest Territories.
  6. Cancellation and weather policy, especially for fly-in hunts.