Darryl and Joyce, Cody and Shelby Sword Owner Operators
Canada
Response rate: 86%
Response time: within a day

More about us

Our company was established in 2000 and operates in 1 territory.
  • Locally owned by Darryl and Joyce from the Kootenay area, we are committed to using the best practices regarding fair chase and hunting ethics. We support wildlife conservation efforts through the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia.
  • Our guiding team is devoted to providing the hunter a safe, fair chase hunt with a reasonable opportunity to harvest a mature animal typical of the Kooteney area.

About this hunt

Trophy bucks are abundant in many areas in our territory. Trophy mule deer like hiding in the shadows of mountains and it an be a challenge to hike up to their ranges on higher elevations. Earlier hunts may require your taxidermist to preserve velvet. All prices are subject to change. Each hunt includes picking up the hunters and returning them to the local airport providing the hunter arrives at the scheduled date and time. Each hunt normally includes one day in for arrival and one day out for departure. Your hunt will not be considered booked until a 30% deposit has been received. All hunts must be paid in full by June 1 of the hunt year Non hunting companion $250/day US
Guided
(Difficult trip)
Stalking
Rifle Hunting
Hunting season: Sep 10, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025
OTC Tag available

Where you will hunt

Territory

Our guides are highly experienced, and will meet your needs as a hunter. Whether you wish to hunt in remote areas using spike camps, or make use of the convenience of the main lodge, your hunt can be tailored to suit your physical needs. Some big game hunting in remote locations requires the use of horses and backpacking for any game hunted at higher elevations. Try to be at your best physical shape to be able to enjoy all that we have to offer.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 1000 square miles
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 2000 year

Structure by elevation

Plains: 20%, Hills: 40%, Mountains: 40%

Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 40%, Forest: 40%, Agricultural lands: 20%

Entertainment services

Fishing

Where you will stay

Hunting Lodge

Our main lodge is situated near the White River with 4 private hunter cabins and a roomy main lodge. Cabins are comfortable and sleep up to 4 hunters with wood stoves. The main lodge has a large living space with plenty of room to stretch out and relax. The lodge is equipped with satellite internet so hunters can feel free to call home to family. Meals served at the main lodge are always home cooked and served fresh and hot. You will be sure to enjoy a nice hot cup of cowboy coffee and home made pies! There hasn’t been a hunter to go home skinny from our camp.
TV
Internet
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
Fridge
Electricity

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

It’s a 2 hour drive from the Cranbrook Airport. We will pick you up at an arranged location in Cranbrook, BC. Cranbrook has an international airport with flights from Calgary and Vancouver.
Nearest airport: Cranbrook British Columbia Airport
Distance from airport: 2 hours
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No

Other information

Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No

Terms

Price includes

  • Accommodation
  • Transport on territory
  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Guiding by PH
  • Field trophy preparation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Beverages/soft drinks

Price does NOT include

  • Gratuities
  • Gun and Ammunition Rental can be available $150 per hunt
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Hunting Licenses and permits and tags
  • Insurance
  • All applicable taxes
  • Any necessary paperwork

Cancellation

Deposit is non refundable, unless the client finds someone to replace them on the booked hunt.

Wounding

All efforts will be made to retrieve a wounded animal, if the animal is not retrieved the hunt may be over and the tag may be cut. Each case will be assessed by the outfitter and the outcome will be determined on a case by case basis.

Payment

Deposit

30% based on trip price
Deposit deadline: 10 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Bank transfer
Check

Final payment

Paid 90 days before hunt
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Cash
Check
AU$10,583
*This is an approximate price in the selected currency. Actual price of the trip is US$ 6,900

This price includes:

Daily rate for 7 days
1 hunter
Mule deer
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