Our fall mountain goat season kicks off September 1st, and it’s one of the highlights of the year. Being based along the rugged North Coast of British Columbia—near Terrace and Kitimat—gives us access to some of the largest mountain goats in the world. If you’re only ever going to take one goat in your lifetime, this is the place to make it count.
One of the unique things about our area is the late-season opportunity. We can hunt goats all the way into February, when their winter coats are at their most striking. By then, their hair can be eight to ten inches long, with flowing “shafts” down their legs that ripple in the wind. Spotting one of those goats against the snow and stone of the high country is nothing short of mystical.
While goats are the main draw, our region also offers outstanding moose hunting. Moose are plentiful here, though the country is thick and challenging. We focus on the rut, when bulls are moving and looking for cows. For hunters who want to add another trophy to their adventure, we can extend a standard 10-day goat hunt to 12 days, giving time to pursue both species.
Your journey starts in Terrace, British Columbia. You’ll fly into Vancouver and then connect on a two-and-a-half-hour regional flight north. We’ll meet you at the Terrace airport and have accommodations ready at the M Star Hotel in Kitimat before heading into the wilderness.
From there, the adventure begins. The coastal mountains are some of the most breathtaking and inaccessible in Canada. Unlike the Rockies, which are crisscrossed with roads, this country is remote and wild. Standing on a coastal peak, you can see the ocean, inlets, snowfields, and glaciers stretching out around you—a view that makes you realize just how special this landscape is.
The hunts themselves can be physically demanding, but the rewards are unforgettable. I’ll never forget one client who missed high on his first 600-yard shot at a goat in tough weather. He paused, took a deep breath, settled in again, and made the perfect shot. Watching that kind of determination pay off is what hunting here is all about.
And it’s not just the hunting that makes this place memorable. Just fifteen minutes from our base camp lies the Shearwater Hot Springs, a natural pool nestled beside a creek that flows into a quiet bay. The water hovers around 102–103 degrees—perfect after a long day in the mountains. One evening, while hunters soaked in the springs, a grizzly strolled along the beach just 15 yards away, casually passing between them and the ocean. Moments like that remind you this is true wilderness.
For me, the combination of big-game opportunity, breathtaking scenery, and raw, untouched country makes the North Coast of British Columbia one of the most remarkable hunting destinations on earth.