This is definitely what big-game hunters dream about. Big-antlered bull moose in the wilderness of Canada’s Yukon Territory. For most people, if not all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list type of hunt and you can win it with a $30 sweepstakes ticket.
Yukon moose is an elite big-game species and this is an opportunity to hunt the gorgeous and remote Yukon wilderness with an experienced, dedicated outfitter. Simply put, this hunt, valued at more than $25,000, is as good as it gets when it comes to wilderness moose hunting.
Let’s start with location. The area, which encompasses more than 3,500 square miles, is a proven moose area traditionally providing extremely high shot opportunities, and trophy quality is exceptional, with a lot of odd genetics that produce the occasional eye-catching drop-tine bull.
You’ll be targeting bulls in the high 50-inch to 60-inch-plus range and before you say you want a 70-incher, let me explain. A lot of these bulls are massive, with heavy antlers that grow more up than out, and with a lot of points. A trophy is in the eye of the beholder, and a lot of these heavy-horned bulls may not have the width of an Alaska Yukon moose but they sure have the mass, palmation, and points, plus impressive height.
As I said, a trophy is in the eye of the beholder and I know a lot of beholders who say the moose taken in this area are certainly trophies. There’s a bunch of them who’ve been on this hunt who will back me on this.
Now, let’s talk about the hunt. It’s a turn-key, professionally-outfitted hunt in a ruggedly beautiful region of mountains, pristine lakes, and mile after mile of fresh-running mountain streams. You’ll be fully guided by experienced guides on horseback, possibly by backpack, depending on the hunt location, meaning the outfitter is going to do everything he can to get you to where the moose are, and are are most active. You may be staying in a cabin on the lake/river system, or you may be staying in a tent camp, a comfortable camp, in an even more remote area. It’s up to the moose.
The 10-day rifle hunt takes place during the rut, so expect spot-and-stalk hunting, and calling to lure a bull within range. It’s exciting, and that’s an understatement.
The outfitter takes only a limited number of hunters each year, which helps keep trophy quality, and hunter success, high. Expect the outfitter and guides to be over the top to make sure you have a memorable experience. And, each year, they are cutting trails to open areas that haven’t been hunted, just to give you an idea of the vastness of this wilderness area.
Another thing I should tell you. On this hunt, you’ll need to understand you are on Yukon time once you enter the bush, the backcountry. The weather will determine your hunting schedule, and the moose will determine where you hunt. Things can and do change in the wilderness. Just remember: Yukon time.
The hunt, valued at $25,725, takes place from September 27 through October 6, 2023. Not included is travel to the Yukon, a charter flight into the wilderness, license, and gratuity. We can go through all that when you win. For now, get your entries in. The sweepstakes ends August 31, 2022, at exactly 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.
Tickets are $30 each and you can purchase up to 10 tickets. And here’s the kicker. Each dollar you spend on tickets you get back as a Bonus Buck. For instance, if you purchase five $30 tickets for $150, you’ll receive $150 in Bonus Bucks which can be cashed in on your next WTA trip or applied to your TAGS portfolio. There’s a maximum of 600 Bonus Bucks that can be applied to any WTA trip or TAGS portfolio. Also, the Bonus Bucks are valid until December 31, 2022.
