The top three big game animals to hunt in North America

No. 1, Moose: The biggest of all deer, moose also have the largest antlers, which make for a great wall trophy. You can find Moose all over the North American Continent, but the hunting permits can run in excess of $10,000. The best time to hunt for Moose is during their mating season. Males are easily fooled by simple calls and frequently will engage other Moose to fight for mating rights. This makes taking them down very easy to do. It also provides the successful hunter with both a prize of large antlers, and hundreds of pounds of meat they can freeze and cook later.

No. 2, Caribou: If you are looking to hunt big game on a small budget then Caribou may be the big game you seek. Permits can run three to four thousand dollars depending on where you choose to hunt. One of the best places to find these deer is in central Canada. The population there is number at hundreds of thousands and you will be able to get a much better price on your tags than in the United States. Caribou also boast the fourth largest antler size of any deer, so they make a great trophy too.

No. 3, Dall’s Sheep: One of the more expensive types of game you can hunt in North America. Dall’s Sheep are considered a very attractive game but finding them is difficult as they live in the more remote regions of North America. They have a beautiful white coat, their meat is tender like lambs meat, and their curving elaborate horns are sought after by many trophy hunters. Unfortunately the popularity of these big game animals has risen significantly over the years. Soon there will be limited places you can hunt them, and expect to pay high prices even now. The cost of a good Dall’s Sheep hunt can run from $8000-$35,000 depending on what region you decide to hunt.