Wild Forest reindeer
Finland
Erkki Vähäkallio, outfitter
Finland
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 2012 and operates in 2 territories.
- Hunting has always been deeply ingrained in our Finnish traditions and culture. With that in mind and the fact that Finland is a stable country with good infrastructure. It makes it an excellent destination for any hunter who seeks raw and original hunting, and we are only a short plane ride away!
- Sustainability, modern gamekeeping and high ethics are our cornerstones
- It is not enough for us to just take from the forest, we also have a strong will to maintain and grow the game populations, in the areas we use for hunting. By good gamekeeping, selective hunting and a high appreciation of nature, we wish to preserve nature also for future hunter generations to enjoy!
- In our operation we value local and international laws. Wherever we travel, we honour local traditions and work hand in hand with native companies, clubs and producers. We follow CITES- and Bern treaties and all other international agreements binding our profession.
About this hunt
Wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus)
Hunting is individual stalking with a professional guide and there is a larger group of locals tracking animals and trying to locate them from their natural pastures. The herds are moving all the time so it is essential to have many scouts on the hunting area. Normally, after the animals have been spotted from the car and the final stalk is done by foot. The terrain is rather flat but during the hunting there may be some snow in the ground. Shooting distances are easily from 150-250meters. A high quality rifle with good optics will be provided by the outfitter. This majestic deer can only be found in Finland and small parts of Russian Carelia. Population in Finland is between 900-1500 animals, and mainly due to large predators the population is declining. Only about 10 licences to hunt wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) are issued yearly.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Stalking
| Hunting season: | Sep 28, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 |
| Best time for hunting: | Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 17, 2025 |
Success rate: 99%
Where you will hunt
Territory
The hunting area starts when you step out of the door and we
have thousands of hectares of pure wilderness at your disposal.
| Fence type: | Not fenced |
| Territory size: | 20,000 ha |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English, Finnish |
Structure by elevation
Plains: 80%, Hills: 20%Structure by landscape
Forest: 100%Where you will stay
No accommodation providedRecommendations:
Hunting lodge or Hotel near the hunting area
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
Airport transfer can be arranged as per request.
| Nearest airport: | Jyväskylä |
| Distance from airport: | 2 hours drive |
| Transfer from airport: | Yes |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | Yes |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Transport on territory
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price does NOT include
- Transfer from/to airport
- Trophy measurement
- Insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Cancellation
- The tags for the Wild forest reindeer come out by the 15th of July each year. If for any reason we do not get a tag for that year the deposit is 90% refunded. When the tag is issued the deposit is non refundable
- Cancellation after 30 days before scheduled hunt 50% of the final payment will be charged
Wounding
Wounding = tag used and full payment will be chargedPayment
Deposit
C$4,000
Deposit deadline: 7 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Bank transfer
Final payment
Paid 7 days after huntPayment options provided by outfitter:
Cash
Bank transfer
Payment notes
Final payment will be charged only after the male Wild forest reindeer has been shot.CA$21,086
*This is an approximate price in the selected currency. Actual price of the trip is €13,500
This price includes:
Daily rate for 4 days
1 hunter
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