The Victoria Island musk ox population has been on the increase for years and has one of the largest concentrations in the Arctic. While the trip is scheduled for six days, the hunting time can be shorter due to the abundance of musk ox. In addition to the great hunting, the friendly Inuit of Holman (population 400) will be happy to show you their village where much of a traditional life is still followed. You can purchase soapstone carvings, their famous prints and enjoy visiting your guide's family.

Holman Hunters and Trappers committee operates this hunt. Adventure Northwest is the booking agent for this community. We do not operate this hunt and therefore only act as your agent when dealing with the community. On occasion hunts do not work out exactly as the hunter thinks they should. This must be resolved with the community before the hunter leaves Holman.

HUNTING CONDITIONS

Fall hunts are harder and you will only see ten percent of the muskox you may see on a spring hunt. You will go inland by ATV or along the coast by boat to find your muskox. Riding on the back of these four wheelers can be brutal.

On a spring hunt you will be transported by snow machine. Snowmobiles provide a great deal of mobility, allowing the hunters to cover a lot of ground and providing an opportunity to look over a good number of muskox.

Hunters have the option of returning each night to stay in the community hotel or with their guides at an additional cost. If a hunter wishes to camp on the tundra with his guide for the duration of his hunt this can be arranged. Accommodation while camping will be in a heated canvas wall tent.

Please note that while the hunt is listed as six days, actual hunting time may be less due to the abundance of game in the hunting area. The hunt ends when the muskox is taken.

THINGS THAT ALL HUNTERS MUST BE AWARE OF

Travel to and from Holman is the hunter's responsibility.

All hunting licenses and tags are purchased by the hunter, when he/she gets to Holman.

All food and lodging while in the town of Holman is the hunters responsibility and can cost as much as three hundred dollars ($300.00) a day (Canadian). This includes days lost to bad weather, before, after, and during the hunt. If he/she tags out early, he/she will be brought back to Holman, and will have to pay for food and lodging until the departure of his/her flight.

There is a very good chance the hunter will lose a couple days of his/her hunt to bad weather, equipment breakdowns or both.

A representative from the HTC may meet the hunter at the airport in Holman;

The hunter will need to take the taxi from the airport to the hotel ($10.00 per person) and return on your way home.

The hunter will need to have Canadian currency on hand as there are very few places in Holman that accept credit cards.

Trophy fees for muskox are $150.00 per animal. These fees must be paid in Canadian currency at the wildlife office in Holman.

Meat may be taken home, this is the hunter's responsibility and he/she will have to bring a leak proof container to transport the meat home.

Adventure Northwest highly encourages hunters to buy trip cancellation insurance. If the hunter does not know where to purchase this, we can assist in obtaining it.

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