West-central Alberta foothills · Big game

Alberta Big Game Outfitter with 28 Allocations Across Six Species

At a glance

Asking price: $450,000
Province: Alberta
Species: Elk, Moose, Mule deer, Whitetail, Black bear, Wolf
Allocations: 28: 11 black bear, 5 mule deer, 4 whitetail, 4 moose (archery), 4 elk (bow). Wolf as an add-on
Cash flow: $35,000
Area: Two wildlife management units: mountain, foothills and river bottom
Camp: Complete mobile tent camp, about $35,000 in equipment
Access: Drive-in, about 4 hours from Edmonton
Capacity used: About 50% of allocations each year

Overview

A well-established big game outfitter working two wildlife management units in the foothills of west-central Alberta. It runs spring black bear, archery moose, archery elk and deer hunts from mobile tent camps, with a returning crew of part-time guides and a dedicated camp cook.

The opportunity is simple. The business fills about half its allocations each year, but the tags, gear, guides and suppliers needed to fill all of them are already in place. About 40% of hunters are repeat clients, booked almost entirely by word of mouth and three booking partners. Advertising last year was under $5,200. There is no paid advertising and no social media.

For a buyer who can market, the unsold half of the allocations is the product.

Alberta isn't issuing new outfitter permits or allocations. In its main unit, this operation holds the largest share of allocations and is the only mule deer allocation holder.

28 allocations across six species
Only mule deer allocation holder in its main unit
Camp equipment mostly bought 2022–2024
Owners will stay on to guide and help with licensing

Allocations

Black bear: 11. The volume product, with repeat and European client groups
Moose: 4, archery only. The highest-value tag in the book
Mule deer: 5. The most under-used part of the book
Whitetail deer: 4
Elk: 4, bow only. Rifle elk tags are held separately and can be negotiated
Wolf: sold as an add-on to existing hunts

Camp and equipment

A complete mobile camp worth about $35,000. A full itemized list is provided during due diligence.

Nine tents, including a 20×22 kitchen tent and several wall and sleeping tents
2,500W generator (2024) and three camp ovens
Ten XL cots and six −32°C sleeping bags
Tables, lighting, kitchen gear, chairs and cords

People and systems

Six to eight part-time guides who come back each season
A dedicated camp catering provider
Three active booking partners, plus repeat and word-of-mouth clients
Website, domain and client list included
Runs from tent camps on Crown land. No real property is included

Support after the sale

The owners plan to stay involved. They have said they will:

Work alongside the new owner and guide hunts as needed
Stay on as the licensed outfitter of record while the new owner gets their own licensing
Pass on camp locations, area knowledge, guide scheduling, booking partner contacts and client history

That's a stronger hand-off than most outfitter sales, where the licensed outfitter leaving creates an immediate gap.

What's in the Business Package

The business name, exact location and maps
The full business summary and financial overview
A recorded interview with the owner
Photos and supporting documents

Detailed financial statements and tax returns come later, after proof of funds.

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