High North Outfitting
High North Outfitting
Rated 1 out of 5.0 based on 23 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Kevin Mattice
Location: Huntsville, Ontario
Species Hunted: Quebec-Labrador Caribou, Muskox, Ptarmigan
State(s) Hunted: ON
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note: The following reviews predate the numeric rating system and are not included in this outfitter's overall rating.
outfitter review submitted by: Dave Stewart on Aug 28 2007
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Large/Medium Bulls
Accommodation Quality: Clean and warm
Camp Condition: good
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: #1 !!!!
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Fantastic experience
Recommend: anytime !
Reviewer Comments: A great experience from the moment we landed. We were met at the airport, into the float plane in less than an hour. Greeted at camp, and hunting within an hour of landing. Weathered in camp for 2 days, but outfitter can't control the weather. Everyone (8) got 2 nice bulls, great fishing, fantastic food. Last day had a small herd 50 - 100 move through within 200 yards of camp. Saw plenty of wild life, Muskox, artic fox, wolves , plenty of birds. Great job, well done.
outfitter review submitted by: Scott Godown on Mar 23 2004
Species Hunted: caribou
Game Quality: A+
Accommodation Quality: A+
Camp Condition: A+
Food Quality: A+
Guide Experience: A+
Other Personal Experience: A+
Overall Impression: A+
Recommend: DEFINATELY
Reviewer Comments: My groups over-all experience on this hunt was 1st class all the way! Super organized camp with no shortage of caribou. We were able to stalk within bow range of bulls every day. Accommodations and equipment were great and the guides were all experienced in the area. We all took 2 bulls and agreed that it was definately one of the best experiences we ever had. If you're looking for a great trip up North, definately give these guys a call!
outfitter review submitted by: Randy Meier on Dec 12 2002
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Very Good
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Great
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: This was my first guided hunt. I'm glad I picked High North. I did a lot of searching for outfitters and settled on High North after corresponding with Kevin Mattice. He was very honest and up front with me. He did not make any empty promises. I also liked the idea of only 8 hunters in camp per week. This definitely allows the guide time to listen to you and try to find the type of animal you are looking for. One hunter in camp has been hunting with numerous outfitters and his comment was that the guides, food, accommodations, hunting and fishing were "top of the line". I have to agree. My friend from Alabama and I hunted the first week in September. We arrived in camp on Sunday and each of us had 2 good bulls by Tuesday afternoon. That's not always a given though, as caribou are migratory. After that we spent time fishing, which was also good. If I ever go to Canada for caribou again, it will be with High North Outfitting.
outfitter review submitted by: John Sandwick on Sep 17 2002
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Good
Accommodation Quality: Good
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Lots of fun
Overall Impression: Great
Recommend: Without a Doubt
Reviewer Comments: If you want a personalized hunt with a camp that only accomodates 6-8 people/week, this is the place. The guides knew their stuff, worked hard and were lots of fun. The owner's brother Dave was the camp cook and he & one of the guides wife's whipped up some great meals. Not alot of animals, but more than enough. They were feeding & walking so their was lots of time to spot & stalk. 6 hunters took 11 bulls, inc. 4 bow kills. The only hunter that didn't double up killed one with recurve and decided to fish the last 2 days. If I go to Quebec again for caribou it will definitely be with High North.
outfitter review submitted by: BRADLY on Oct 27 2001
Species Hunted: Quebec / Labrador Caribou
Game Quality: very good
Accommodation Quality: 2 beers less than perfect.
Camp Condition: well maintained
Food Quality: \\
Guide Experience: Know their shit
Other Personal Experience: Good ole farts.
Overall Impression: Exceptional
Recommend: Absolutely 100%
Reviewer Comments: This was THEEEEE hunt of a lifetime that my lovely wife Purchased for my 40th birthday and she has never forgotten it. Nor have I. Our whole crew tagged out with two bulls each. We'll be back again for sure.
outfitter review submitted by: Harold Lee on Oct 23 2001
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Good
Accommodation Quality: Good
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Good
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Very Good
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: My partner and I were 4 days late getting into camp due to World Trade Center Terrorist Attack. However Kevin kept the camp staff there waiting for us even though we were the last two hunters of the season and it was touch and go for us to even get a flight out of Denver into Canada. I highly recommend this outfitter. He is very honest and accomodating as anybody can be. I have another friend who hunted with him a couple years ago and says the same thing. I too was very fortunate to have taken the largest bull of the past 2 years(56 inch inside spread). No outfitter will work harder for you than this crew !!
outfitter review submitted by: Wayne Hibbard on Sep 20 2001
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Camp Hilton
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Super
Overall Impression: Best hunt yet
Recommend: Yes
Reviewer Comments: This was my 5th hunt at this camp and it just does not get any better than this. The year i saw the migration was not as good as this. All the bulls were large and nice racks. Most were the Leaf River bulls which are bigger and have large white manes. All you have to do is pay attention to your guide and take that dream bull. The camp now has all cabins and have an oil stove. FOOD when you put on five pounds on a hunt you know the food is excellent. My wife and i very highly recomend hunting with High North Outfitting. For contact Wayne & Dotty Hibbard R.D. # 4 Box 106 Montrose Pa. 18801 Phone 570-934-2332
outfitter review submitted by: Jeff Rich on Sep 18 2001
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Chef Roy is Excellent
Guide Experience: CJ & Derick Great Guides
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Everything I hoped for
Recommend: YES
Reviewer Comments: My hunting partner and I felt like we were hunting with friends.If you are looking for a small scale operation where you don't feel like a number,6 to 8 hunters in camp,this is it.Everyone tagged out and got in some great fishing, caught a 20lb. lake trout and 6 to 8 lbers. all day long.Great Hunt!
outfitter review submitted by: Paul Schneider on Jul 23 2001
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: good
Accommodation Quality: very good
Camp Condition: very good
Food Quality: excellent
Guide Experience: very good
Other Personal Experience: good
Overall Impression: I went back a second time
Recommend: yes
Reviewer Comments: Anyone who is willing to put in the effort will find High North Outfitting more than willing to give that person a good quality hunt. The camp personnel and quides are very friendly and will do their best to see that "the hunter and guests" get an experience that will be remembered for many years to come.. the equipment and camp accomodations are top-rate without the "frills".
outfitter review submitted by: Ken Helbin on Jan 8 2000
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: First Rate Camp
Camp Condition: Great
Food Quality: Unbelievable
Guide Experience: Great
Other Personal Experience: Great
Overall Impression: Terrific
Recommend: Definately
Reviewer Comments: From the very second you step off the float plane onto the tundra we knew we were in for a great week.The guide gets you settled and off you go for what you came for.We saw excellent bulls within two hours off the plan and the week just kept getting better. World class fishing and guides that made you feel like long lost friends. Everybody worked hard to make every body feel comfortable. For those that wanted to hunt hard then the guides would walk and climb all day to get you that trophy. More than just a number , a very personal hunt with no surprises. Kevin has the experience in the unique world of northern Quebec a encourages pride and dedication in his guides. A trip of a life time!
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Contact: Phil Rutt
Location: Buffalo, Wyoming
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Pronghorn Antelope, Mountain Lion, Coyote
State(s) Hunted: WY
Quebec Hunting Information
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Oregon Hunting Information
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