Tourism Northern Rockies, Fort Nelson, British Columbia
Hunting
The Northern Rockies is a Mecca for hunting enthusiasts!
With some of the most spectacular, pristine wilderness found anywhere, the hunting opportunities in the Northern Rockies are unrivalled. It is a rugged, untouched landscape with bountiful, intact predator-prey systems, giving it the designate of the "Serengeti of the North".
A wide variety of animals to hunt in BC are found right here and in numbers so plentiful you're almost guaranteed a desirable trophy, the experienced guides of the Northern Rockies will help you get the animal you are looking for.
Both guided and non-guided hunting trips are possible within our region, the following offers more details on either option.
Download the 2012 Resident Hunter Package PDF
Guided Hunting Trips
- Folding Mountain Outfitters M=401 KM=646
- Phone: (250) 232-5451
- Offers guided hunting trips, wildlife viewing, jet boat trips, fishing trips, horseback trips, photo safaris, and trap-line trips. Daily and hourly trail rides available or you could see the area by jet boat and take a fishing, wildlife viewing or photo safari trip.
- Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge M=409 KM=658
- Web: Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge
- Email: BnB@stonemountainsafaris.com
Phone: (250) 232-5469 - Offers guided hunting trips, wildlife viewing, hiking trips, horseback trips, photo safaris, a bed and breakfast, trap-line adventures, flight seeing and cross country skiing. Featuring a 500 acre ranch with a log home bed and breakfast that includes a games room. Take a trail ride, trap-line or photo safari while you are here or we can take you on a nature trek, scenic flight or wildlife viewing.
- Scoop Lake Outfitters
- Web: Scoop Lake Outfitters
- Email: scooplake@hughes.net
- Phone: (250) 491-1885 or (403) 997-8026
- Offers guided hunting trips, fly-in hunting, fishing and cabins, trail rides, wildlife viewing, and flight seeing. All take place from the main lodge at Scoop Lake (air access only) or you can camp out at a rustic, self-contained outpost cabin on sixteen other lakes.
- Tuchodi River Outfitters
- Web: Tuchodi River Outfitters
- Email: larry@tuchodi.com or lori@tuchodi.com
- Phone: (250) 483-4039
- There is plenty to see and enjoy in the beautiful Tuchodi wilderness! Our tours include wildlife viewing, scenic vistas, photographic opportunities, horseback riding, hiking, jet boat tours, fishing and wilderness camp life.
Self-Guided Route Information
Riverboat Routes
Muskwa River (Fort Nelson): M=300 KM=454
A river launch with ample parking leading up-river into the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park by way of the Muskwa, Tuchodi or Gatho Rivers or downstream to Nelson Forks and onto the Liard River.
Muskwa River (Alaska Highway): M=321 KM=520
An unmarked turnoff leads to a river edge launch with ample parking leading up-river into the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park. This is a quicker route to access this park than starting at Fort Nelson Muskwa River launch.
Nelson Forks- On the Liard Highway: M=26.4 KM=42.5
A river launch, with parking on the West side of the highway after the bridge, leads up-river to the Liard River. This launch can be muddy in summer, check conditions before launching.
Toad River: M=405 KM=648
An unmarked turnoff leads to a river edge landing with lots of parking. It is used to lead up or down the Toad River or onto the Liard River downstream.
Skook’s Landing: M=382 KM=619
Large gravel launch on the Liard River used to access the Kechika River and on to the Gataga, Turnagain and Frog Rivers.
Horse Trails
Please Note: All trails within the Northern Rockies are wilderness trails and should be done by experienced riders only.
Tetsa River
Several off-loading areas leading riders into the Tetsa River Valley, Tetsa Lake, Dunedin River and the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park.
Tetsa River Pull Out 1: M=365 KM=585
Pull out to the left side of the highway going north just before reaching Tetsa River Bridge #1. This parking and off-loading area is used to access two trails. One leads south into the Tetsa Valley and the other leads north into the Dunedin River Valley.
Tetsa River Pull Out 2: M=382 KM=619
Pull-out to the left side of the highway going North. This parking and off-loading area is used to access the Tetsa River Valley.
Stone Mountain Provincial Park: M=373 KM=598
Trail leads off from Summit Lake Campground, leading into the Bathtub Creek area and the North Tetsa River Valley.
McDonald Creek: M=378 KM=605
A large off-loading area used to access the McDonald Valley or further on to the Wokkpash.
Motorized Route Information for Non-Guided Trips
Motorized access to a special management area called the Muskwa-Kechika, which falls within the boundaries of the Northern Rockies, is restricted to specific designated routes called “Access Management Area” (AMA) routes. These are specifically designated routes for 4x4s, ATVs and snowmobiles that are also suitable for horseback riding. Each AMA route has different restrictions on it as some will allow full sized vehicles under 500 kgs (ATV or snowmobile). Travel on these routes is also restricted to either within 10 metres or 400 metres (dependent on the trail) on each side of the route, for conservation purposes.
Wokkpash Corridor: M=382 KM=619
A 54 kilometre route with several unbridged creek crossings, one at McDonald Creek, one at Wokkpash Creek and one at the Racing River. This is a full sized vehicle route (400 metre restriction off each side of the trail) until just after crossing the Racing River. At that point it becomes an ATV trail until its end. There are several camp areas to choose from along the route. This is a popular place for Moose, Stone’s Sheep and Caribou.
Nonda Creek Corridor: M=409 KM=658
A 25 kilometre route for full sized vehicles with travel restricted to 400 metres on either side of the trail. In less than a kilometer, take the left fork to drive up to the top of Nonda Corridor. This area is good for Elk, Stone’s Sheep and Moose.
West Toad Corridor: M=425 KM=689
A 23 km route that is open to full sized vehicles for its’ entire length, but travel to each side of the route is restricted to within 10 metres. There are two main creek crossings: one near the beginning of Tandzie Creek and another across the West Toad. A few kilometers in, you will pass through an outfitters’ lodge site (please reclose gate if you find it that way) on the way to Moose Lake. This area is popular for Moose, Stone’s Sheep and Mountain Goat.
Yedhe Creek Trail: M=424 KM=687
A 36 kilometre route that is mostly restricted to ATV travel. The trail starts out by crossing the Toad River over the Davis Keyes bridge behind the gravel pit. Take a quick right off the bridge and continue until a junction. The trail to the right leads through the McDonald First Nations Reserve and on to Moose Lake. The left trail leads along Yedhe Creek then into the mountains. A good area for Moose.
Liard River Corridor M=478 KM=774
A 56 kilometre route that allows full sized vehicles for the most part. About 2 kilometres along the trail, there is a fork in the road. The right fork leads to a camp area on the edge of the Liard River. The left fork leads to an outfitters’ lodge (please travel around the gate to the left) where the trail becomes an ATV route. The trail continues on, pulling away from the Liard, crosses the Deer River, passes Nordquist Lake and ends at an old airstrip in another 6 kilometres. Good area for both Moose and Caribou.
Areas Outside of the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area Liard Highway
This highway leads north to the Northwest Territories. There are many access points off of this road due to forestry and oil and gas activity in the area. Along its’ entire length, this highway offers excellent access points for Moose hunting.
Sierra Yoyo Desan Road M=282 KM=453
Take the Airport Connector road from within Fort Nelson town limits (first road to the right after crossing over the Muskwa River) and continue past the airport. This leads east into an area of high oil and gas activity, and is very good Moose territory.
Smith River Road: M=500 KM=810
This road is an old Forestry road, which leads back to an abandoned military base. At the end of the road are West Lake and Crooked Lake with camp spots. Good area for Moose and Bear.
Non-Guided Services
- Double A Packers
- Phone: (778) 240-7735
- Offering horse-packing and camp services.
- Liard Air/Northern Rockies Lodge
- Web: Liard Air/Northern Rockies Lodge
- Email: liardair@northern-rockies-lodge.com
- Phone: (250) 776-3841
- Offering flight services to hunters.
- RiverJet Adventures Ltd.
- Web: RiverJet Adventures Ltd.
- Email: riverjetadventures@yahoo.com
- Phone: (778) 808-8224
- Seasonally located in Fort Nelson, RiverJet Adventures offer jet boat trips on the remote Muskwa, Tuchodi and Kechika Rivers. Specializing in fully outfitted, non-guided hunting trips.
- Scoop Lake Outfitters
- Web: Scoop Lake Outfitters
- Email: scooplake@hughes.net
- Phone: (250) 491-1885
- Offering flight services and backcountry cabins.
- Steamboat Mountain Outfitters
- Phone: (250) 233-8744 or 250-500-1144
- Email: steamboat_mountain_outiftters@yahoo.ca
Website: http://www.steamboatmountainoutfitters.ca - Offering horse-packing and camp services.
- Tetsa River Recreational Services M=358, KM=558
- Web: Tetsa River Recreational Services
- Email: tetsarvs@yt.sympatico.ca
- Phone: (250) 774-1005
- Provide packing services for resident hunters in addition to a full service Lodge and Ranch with hourly horseback rides and more.
- Villers Air Service
- Phone: (250) 774-2072
- Offering flight services to hunters.
Services for Resident Hunters
Ammunition
CMP Sports -5407 Alaska Highway
Wapiti Sporting Goods –Landmark Plaza Liard Street
Bear Spray
CMP Sports -5407 Alaska Highway
Northern Metallic Sales -4804 49th Avenue
Wapiti Sporting Goods –Landmark Plaza Liard Street
Government Agent (Tags, Licenses)
5315 50th Avenue South
Grocery
IGA -4823 50th Avenue South
Overwaitea Foods -5103 Airport Drive
Liquor Stores, Cold Beer & Wine Stores
Dan’s Cold Beer & Wine Store -4204 50th Avenue North
Government Liquor Store –Birchwood Plaza 5107 Airport Drive
Roadhouse Liquor -4701 55th Street
Woodland’s Inn Liquor Store -3995 50th Avenue South
Meat Cutting/Freezers
Farmer Bob (250) 774-3628
Fort Nelson Custom Meats (250) 774-2087
Gary and Terry Krell (250) 774-2363
Lobo Taxidermy (250) 774-2626
Small Engine Repairs
JD Small Engine Repair -4802 49th Avenue
Northern Metallic Sales -4804 49th Avenue
Redline Recreation 4420 50th Avenue South
Trailer Repairs
Jamie’s Trailer Repair- RR#1 Mile 300 (250) 774-6016