Whiteswan Lake Outfitters - Canada 

Just a note to let you know that my twelve day grizzly hunt in British Columbia with Whiteswan lake outfitters has just been completed. Hunting out of Cranbrook near Whiteswan Lake was certainly a picturesque location to hunt Grizzly in the amazing Rockies. 

Not much happened on the first day with just a couple of black bears showing themselves whilst eating the lush green pick along the roadside. On the second day Tim the co-owner of Whiteswan walked up a quiet lonely road, which led to a good feeding area that grizzlies often habit. He found good sign on the road so up the hill for evening was the plan .The evening seems to be much more productive in relation to bear hunting. Walking in single file about two ks up the road Daryl suddenly stopped and signaled to get to the roads edge. A grizzlies head appeared around the corner looking slightly wary. After what seemed like an eternity it stepped out and began grazing on high protein green pick on the roads edge. At thirty three yards it was the most amazing sight I have ever witnessed the bears silver tipped shoulders chocolate brown legs with long white claws and brown hump stood out in the soft afternoon sun. Looking back at Daryl he gave the nod to touch the trigger on the 300wsm a few seconds pause and the money shot was on its way and the trophy of a lifetime was on the ground. 

Much back slapping and elation at getting me a grizzly really showed on the faces of these fantastic working guides, their enthusiasm to get results was contagious. Everybody hooked in and we soon had the magnificent cape in Tim’s pack ready for the walkout. Daryl asked for my grizzly tag and honors were performed. The walk back down the mountain was a reflective and euphoric occasion, was this the pinnacle of my hunting life.

I am often asked when in my hunting room which is your favorite trophy I think my thoughts will always drift back to the wild strawberry’s flowering high above the Kootenay river with the Rockies capped in snow reaching to the sky with the trophy of a lifetime standing on that grassy road .Thanks go to Ian and Chris of World Safari Expeditions for their flawless organization which always makes the journey so smooth and a special thanks Daryl, Tim ,Cody and Joyce from Whiteswan lake outfitters who made my dream a reality they are true hardworking hunters. Their warmth infectious will stay with always,

Thanks to all “The Grey Ghost”. Southern NSW - 2016