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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Submitted by: Jeff Palarski
Review Submitted: Sep 5, 2011
Hunt Date: Aug 26, 2011
Species Hunted:
Days Hunted: 5
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Any
Method: Rifle
Price Range: Any
Number of animals seen, met expectations?
Size of animals seen, met expections?
Hunting pressure in the guides area, met expectations?
Would you hunt with this Guide again?
Low times at High North
A five day hunt during which our stay was prolonged by weather for an additional day-left at camp with no means of communication with the outside world of any type other than smoke signal,so that you couldnt leave the spartan accomodations for fear the plane would return in your absence. A total of one caribou was seen by our six man group, we found out that the previous year's hunts were canceled due to lack of caribou naturally after arriving in camp. The one caribou harvested had the backstrap confiscated by the guides in the butchering process leaving behind enough hair on the meat to choke a herd of cats. Dont make the mistake I did.
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outfitter review submitted by: Tom Hooker on Oct 29 2008
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Very good
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: exceeded expectations
Recommend: 100%
Reviewer Comments: Early season hunt so I was suprised at quantitie of animals. There was a constant flow of small herds and easily filled our tags.Fishing (specs, Char, Lakers)was outstanding.Food and accomodations were well above average. Plenty of room in our heated cabin, oil heat, electric lights, hot shower if required.Meals were varied and they accomodate personal taste if possible(Char Sushi,Caribou Filet wrapped in bacon, large breakfasts).Staff made the trip, seemed like we were hunting with buddies who just happened to like packing meat and washing dishes.Overall would highly recommend High North and will make a retun trip
outfitter review submitted by: Hobson Reynolds on Oct 25 2008
Species Hunted: Quebec Labrador Caribou
Game Quality: average
Accommodation Quality: very good
Camp Condition: very good
Food Quality: excellent
Guide Experience: excellent
Other Personal Experience: excellent
Overall Impression: excellent
Recommend: absolutely
Reviewer Comments: The migration had not started yet in our area so we had to work much harder for our animals, but we did and thanks to the knowledge and determination of my guide we succeeded in harvesting two fine animals--above average to excellent. The camp, food, and atmosphere were all outstanding and I had a great time despite there not being a constant stream of caribou to check. In other words, they do what it takes, even if what it takes is much more or harder than usual.
outfitter review submitted by: Jack Playne on Mar 13 2008
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: World Class
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Good variety, lots of
Guide Experience: Young but energetic, fun to hu
Other Personal Experience: I hunted with my two sons and
Overall Impression: Everyone needs to do a caribou hunt with an outfitter like Kevin and experience a caribou migration,
Recommend: Kevin comes highly recommended
Reviewer Comments: The overall hunt went over smoothly from our drive and stay in Montreal to leaving with a large quantity of meat that was well prepared and looked after. We lucked out on the migration and weather. Northern lights charmed us at night and shore lunches kept us full during the day. I actually had a sleep on a sand beach with socks off, pants rolled up and shirt off.The first few days had us surrounded by caribou on the move and the rest of the week was spent hunting and glassing for large bulls. During the day we fished and caught Lake Trout ( over 40lbs ), Artic Char and Speckled Trout. We took lots of film and video and enjoyed some of our hunts in camp in the evenings with a camp TV. Can't say enough good things about our hunt.
outfitter review submitted by: Samuel Casey Coalson on Feb 19 2008
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Trophy
Accommodation Quality: Excellent=Dry, comfortable & w
Camp Condition: Very good
Food Quality: Excellent=top notch food
Guide Experience: great = unrelenting persistenc
Other Personal Experience: Everyone was social, welling t
Overall Impression: this was by far the best hunt i've ever been on
Recommend: With Pride
Reviewer Comments: I have never been to a camp where every single one of the staff was a complement to the sport of hunting and where they all went out of their way to make you feel at home. Further more my guide was relentless in finding the best animals. The food was better than should be allowed in a hunting camp. Every night I ate more than my fill of excellent food. All of the cabins had sufficient room for four grown men and enough space to dry out our gear each night. The camp is positioned perfectly to watch the Northern Lights dance for GOD over the lake. I would highly recommend High North Outfitters for anyone going caribou hunting.
outfitter review submitted by: Dr. Rick Sorgini on Feb 19 2008
Species Hunted: Barren Ground Caribou
Game Quality: Excellant
Accommodation Quality: Good
Camp Condition: Satisfactory
Food Quality: Good
Guide Experience: Varied
Other Personal Experience: Good
Overall Impression: Great
Recommend: Absolutely
Reviewer Comments: Given the remote location of the hunt the camp was rustic but more than comfortable.The food was plentiful and appetizing but not fancy. The fishing was unreal. Caribou were overabundant initially then we had to hunt the last part of the week...the best of all worlds. The prearranged air transport was smooth, efficient and went without a hitch. There were some seasoned guides(like mine) and some learning(as for others in our group). We were able to 'pitch in' and help with the 'chores'. This made us feel more a part of the hunt because we are use to doing for ourselves. Hot shower was available. Evening chats and videos from the day made for very pleasant camp time. Sleep cabins were warm, dry and roomy. Clothes dried quickly with the oil heat. Generator provided light until bedtime. The outfitters recommendations withrespect to fishing equipment and firearms selection is worth listening to.
outfitter review submitted by: Scott Conner on Feb 18 2008
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Excellent
Accommodation Quality: Very good
Camp Condition: Very good
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Very good
Other Personal Experience: Very good
Overall Impression: excellent, awsome, great!
Recommend: for sure
Reviewer Comments: This was my first guided hunt. We were very impressed with High North. Everything was up to expectation. The guides, food, accommodations, hunting and fishing were excellent. My Dad was 73 at the time, I was 35, and together we had a blast out on the tundra. If I ever go for Quebec caribou again, it will be with High North Outfitting.
outfitter review submitted by: Daryll Hosker on Feb 18 2008
Species Hunted: Quebec/Labrador Caribou
Game Quality: Good
Accommodation Quality: Excellant
Camp Condition: Excellant
Food Quality: Excellant
Guide Experience: Very good
Other Personal Experience: Good
Overall Impression: Excellant
Recommend: YES
Reviewer Comments: This was the best organized hunt that i've ever been on,everything from start to finish was very well planned out by the outfitter.
outfitter review submitted by: Brandon Yiengst on Feb 18 2008
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Good
Accommodation Quality: Excellent
Camp Condition: Excellent
Food Quality: Excellent
Guide Experience: Excellent
Other Personal Experience: Excellent
Overall Impression: Great
Recommend: Yes
Reviewer Comments: Had an awsome time up there. Hope to go back again.
outfitter review submitted by: Alec Genung on Feb 18 2008
Species Hunted: Caribou
Game Quality: Very Good
Accommodation Quality: Very Good
Camp Condition: Very Good
Food Quality: Very Good
Guide Experience: Very Good
Other Personal Experience: Very Good
Overall Impression: Outstanding
Recommend: Yes
Reviewer Comments: Hunted with High North Outfitting Aug. 26-Sep. 1 2007. I would recommend Kevin and his crew to anyone looking for a great hunt in northern Quebec. All eight of us killed two nice bulls apiece and had a great time.
Contact: David Stanley
Location: Ocate, New Mexico
Species Hunted: Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Turkey, Mountain Lion
State(s) Hunted: NM
Manitoba Hunting Information
Manitoba is known as a top destination for avid waterfowl hunters. Huge flocks of ducks and geese can be found from the Arctic coast of Hudson Bay to the prairie potholes on the southern border of this Canadian province. There is no legal requirement for non-resident waterfowl hunters to use a guide, but many are available and a high percentage of non-Canadian hunters utilize them. In addition black bear, Canada moose and whitetails are hunted throughout the province.
Quebec Hunting Information
Quebec is probably best know as an excellent caribou hunting destination. Hunters from across the globe travel to Quebec to hunt their big Quebec-Labrador caribou migration. In addition to caribou hunting, Quebec offers black bears, Canada moose and whitetails.
Iowa Hunting Information
Iowa is one of the best Midwestern states for monster whitetail bucks. Non-residents must apply for a tag in their annual drawing. Archery tags are the most sought after and depending on what units you apply for generally take 2-4 years to draw.
