5 Best Big Game Hunting Values

Big game hunting costs money, let's be honest, usually a lot of money! Here we'll highlight not only the five best big game hunts, but also at affordable rates. Some of these choices may even surprise you and make all your friends envious in the "National Geographic" style pictures and trophies you'll have.

Moose:

Moose hunting seems to be one of the best values for your money hunts in North America right now. Moose are exotic and have the largest antlers of any of the "deer", and they can be found in forests from coast to coast. Unfortunately, moose tags are difficult to come by and are usually available on a draw-only basis. This hunt is fairly involved and may cost upwards of $12,000, but it is so worth it.

Caribou:

You'll want this to be a fully guided tour and it'll run between $4,000 and $6,000. The best advice is to be sure to book with a reputable outfitter with good references. The hunt is definitely an adventure and having the experience of chartering a bush plane is a thrill. Because the industry is so young, the chaff hasn't yet separated from the wheat.

#3 Dall's Sheep

I know, what's a sheep doing in the top five? Well, it is an extremely affordable hunt and the Dall's sheep is considered one of the most beautiful sheep sub-species and it lives in the most remote locations on the continent. Do a little research and find yourself a good outfitter, it's a hunt you'll never forget.

#4 Black Bear

No matter how you slice it, black bear hunting has always been a bargain. They can be hunted from coast to coast, to coast, from Arizona to the Arctic. For the first-time traveling hunter, a black bear hunt is a good choice. It's not real expensive; it's not very time consuming and best of all, the heart pounding action is hard to beat. Not to mention a bear skin rug is a beautiful thing to own!

#5 Muskox

These shaggy left over from the Ice Age live in one of the most god forsaken places, but it is strangely beautiful. The muskox is the poor man's polar bear hunt and odds of tagging one are near 100%. This hunt could set you back as much as $6,000, but come on, who has a muskox head on their wall?