Sports Hunting Walrus in the Canadian
Arctic
There are 6 licenses for Atlantic Walrus out of Coral Harbour on the
Northern tip of Hudson Bay.
Our outfitter has conducted numerous walrus hunts in the past few years
and has had 100% hunter success.
The hunting will be done out of motorized boats such as Lake Winnipeg or Boston
Whaler about 21 to 30 feet long. The boats are used by local Inuit for hunting
and fishing.
The Walrus will be stalked while they are on ice flows and small rocky islands.
A close stalk is usually possible. The guide carries a harpoon incase the walrus
is wounded.
The guides know the local haul outs of the walrus. Up to now the longest hunt has
been 3 days and that was because of one day that was lost to extreme winds. A hunt
is concluded when a walrus is shot or in 6 days, whichever comes first.
There are several
outfitters that conduct walrus hunts but it is important to work with an
outfitter that has a very good knowledge of hunting walrus and good equipment.
Walrus hunting can be very dangerous so this is one hunt that a hunter must make
sure he is with the right outfitter.
How To Get There:
There are daily flights to Coral Harbour from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Kivalliq Air and Calm Air are the two airlines that service Coral Harbour.
Rifles & Ammunition: We recommend nothing smaller than a
30 caliber for Walrus and such calibers as .338
and .375 are better. No more than 40 rounds are allowed on airlines.
Cost & Dates:
The cost of the hunt is $7,250.00 US + 2.5% GST (tax) and this includes 2 guides per hunter
for 6 days. Hunts generally take place from the middle of July to the middle of
September and from the middle of May to the middle of June. Hunts can be arranged around flight
schedules. We can also combine this hunt with a Central Canadian Barren - Ground
Caribou and or Polar Bear for an extra fee (Fall only).
Cost Includes:
The cost includes the use of one boat and two guides per hunter; accommodations in a
tented hunting camp; all meals with the guides and clients expected to share in the
cooking and camp chores; skinning of one walrus cape; extractions of tusks; Marine
mammal export permit from the Northwest Territories and cities export permit for
international exporters.
Cost Does Not Include:
All food and lodging while in the town of Coral Harbour is the hunters responsibility
and can cost as much as three hundred dollars ($250.00) a day (Canadian). This includes
days lost to bad weather, before, after, and during the hunt. If he/she tags out early,
he/she will be brought back to Coral Harbour, and will have to pay for food and lodging
until the departure of his/her flight.
License:
Currently there is no fee for the license of a walrus.
Marine Mammal Protection Act:
It is illegal to import walrus tusks or skins into the United States even when these
items are exported under the authority of a CITIES permit. It may be illegal to import
walrus into other countries as well. It is the responsibility of the hunter to check this.
We can have a perfect replica done of your walrus here in Canada and shipped to you in
the USA. We will then store your walrus here in Canada at no charge in case someday the
USFW change their laws and your trophy can be imported in the USA.
Special Disclaimer:
Traveling on the sea can and hunting walrus can be very dangerous beyond normal hunting
dangers. All hunters undertake this hunt at there own risk. Clients must bring their
own floatation device or life jacket.
Deposits: A deposit of $2500.00US to B.C. Outfitters Consultant is required to confirm your
booking. The balance of the payment is then due 90 days before the actual hunt date.
It is non-refundable after that date unless a replacement hunter can be found.
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