The Northwest Territories offers a wide range of huntable species within its varied climates. Big game includes caribou, moose, and Dall’s sheep. This remote region, known for its subarctic and polar climates, provides a challenging and rewarding experience for hunters who venture into Canada’s northernmost wilderness.
The Mackenzie Mountains of NWT, where the members of the Association of Mackenzie Mountain Outfitters operate, cover a vast stretch of absolutely wild and untouched land (54.000 square miles or 34.6 million acres), running east of the Yukon border, west of the Mackenzie River, unfolding their breathtaking beauty from the BC border to the northern tundra that sweeps on into the Arctic Ocean.
Huntable Species in this Region:
- Alaska-Yukon Moose
- Black Bear
- Caribou (5 species)
- Dall’s Sheep
- Grizzly Bear
- Mountain Goat
- Muskox
- Wood Bison
- Wolf
- Wolverine
