Sports Hunting Walrus in the Canadian Arctic
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..
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:
Contact Brent Chapman’s Outdoor Adventures for current costs and dates
The cost will 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 50% deposit 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.