Clients have the option of driving their own vehicle to our camp, or flying in via Kelowna BC airport or Spokane WA airport.

If driving is the best option for you, navigate to the community of Westbridge, British Columbia; from there, proceed north on the Christian Valley Road to camp. Exact instructions will be provided upon booking. 

If flying in through either international airport is your best option, clients must rent a car and drive the +/-3 hours to camp from Kelowna Airport; or +/-5 hours from Spokane International airport to camp. 

For hunters who desire to bring large quantities of meat home via air travel, we recommend travel via Spokane Airport. Past clients have found that avoiding international flights has made for better meat care with more available options to keep meat frozen during travel if driving across the border and flying domestic within the U.S.. 

Pick-Up & Drop-Off can be arranged at a fee from Kelowna. 

All transportation in the hunting area is provided and included in your hunt for its duration.

We currently operate out of a 612 acre private ranch, with a 4,500 square-foot lodge in the heart of the Christian Valley, offering hunters a comfortable and immersive retreat. This spacious seven-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom haven features a cozy living room, a pool table for evening relaxation, and a well-appointed kitchen where hearty, home-cooked meals are provided throughout your hunt. Fully off-grid, the lodge is powered by solar energy with a reliable backup generator, ensuring modern comforts without sacrificing the rugged wilderness experience. Surrounded by the pristine beauty of the valley, our lodge is the perfect base for your guided hunting adventure, blending rustic charm with thoughtful amenities.

Moose              October 1st-November 30th

Cougar             November 15th-March 31st

Lynx/bobcat     November 15th-February 28th

Black bear        April 1st – June 31st / September 1st – November 30th

Turkey              April 15th-May 15th Bearded/ October 1st – October 15th any bird

Mule Deer        September 1st-9th archery, any buck/ September 10th-November 10th 4 point

WT  Deer         September 10th-November 30th bucks/ December 1st -20th archery only, any sex

Elk                   September 1st-9th archery only,6 pt/ September 10th-October 20th 6 pt only

Wolf                 September 10th-March 31st /April 1st-June 15th

Grouse             September 10th-November 30th

At Rival Outfitting, we understand how important proper hide and antler care of a hunters trophy is to preserving the memories made for years to come.

Rival Outfitting partners with a local exporter to provide hassle-free export for our clients. Hunters can simply leave their trophies with us and our partner exporter will handle all permitting and exporting to the desired taxidermist or address of your choice.

COMPULSORY INSPECTION is required for all Shiras Moose, Cougar, Lynx, and Bobcat. 

A CITES PERMIT is required for Cougar, Lynx, Bobcat, Wolf, and Black Bear(If the bear does not accompany the hunter across the border). 

For animals that do not require extra permitting for export, hunters have the option of taking their trophies home with them at the conclusion of the hunt. Hunters are responsible for providing packing material and totes/duffles. Please check with airlines and border agents for current legal guidelines for crossing with wildlife. 

We welcome non-hunting observers to accompany you on your hunt for a $200 a day fee.

For hunters who do not want to travel with a firearm, rifles can be rented for a fee. Please contact us for pricing.

A 25% deposit is due to secure your booking over one year prior to the hunt date and an additional 25% deposit is due 12 months prior to your hunt date. Personal cheques or money wire are acceptable for deposit payments. Balance is due 90 days prior to the commencement of the hunt in a personal check, certified cheque, or money wire. Contact us about cash options for balance payment if that is preferable. 

All trophy fees are due immediately upon successful harvest of the animal. Only Bank Certified Check or Cash are accepted forms of payment.

If, for any reason, a client wishes to postpone a hunt, the deposit will be held for a future date and will charge the hunt price prevailing on the future hunt year. If the Client wishes to cancel a hunt, the deposit will be refunded to the Client, less a service charge, provided the Client finds a replacement hunter who agrees to the terms and conditions of this Contract, including payment of the fees that are set out at the times so required. In the event of either postponement or cancellation by the Client, written notice must be received by the Outfitter no later than 6 months prior to the hunt. If for any reason the hunt is postponed or cancelled after this date, the Client is responsible for providing his/her own postponement or cancellation protection.

All field preparation of your trophies is included. Shipping and exporting costs to your residence or to the taxidermist of your choice is not included. Please bring one roll of Duck tape and a plastic tote for hides if you are planning to take certain trophies home with you.

As an industry standard, hunters typically tip their guide 8-15% of the overall cost of the hunt, with cash being preferable. We realize that it is an appreciation of services rendered, and we thank you for your generosity.

All meat will be removed from the field and transported back to base camp for proper care and hanging. Hunters desiring to bring meat home should bring the appropriate coolers for transport and organize appropriate accommodations during travel to and from their hunt to keep meat cool or frozen. All game meat crossing the US border must be deboned and contain no brain matter or spinal column. Hunters should check with their airline for baggage weight restrictions and costs.

If an animal is wounded, every effort will be made to recover the trophy, but a wounded animal is considered a dead animal. All fees payable by the Client to the Outfitter will apply to animals harvested or wounded by the Client during the hunt. If a wounded animal cannot be found, the Client will not be permitted to hunt another animal on the same tag.

A hunting License for each hunter & Tags for each species you wish to hunt must be obtained prior to hunting, e.g. Shiras Moose, Elk, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Cougar, Lynx, Bobcat, Wolf or Small Game(Turkey). These Licenses and tags are purchased and provided by Rival Outfitting and are added to the cost of the hunt.

Self-guided fishing is available for rainbow trout with the purchase of a fishing license.

Royalty fees for each  _______,_____,______,  are payable to the Government of British Columbia before departure. This fee is added to your hunt invoice.

The HCF fee of $250 supports the protection and promotion of hunting and conservation of wildlife habitat in British Columbia. Hunters will also receive a one-year subscription to the GOABC Mountain Hunter Magazine.

Please check airlines for their current safety requirements. Bullets must be transported in original boxes in checked luggage, NOT in a gun case, and the gun bolt removed from the gun. Firearms brought into Canada from the USA should be registered using a US 4457 form, in advance at any US airport with a US Customs & Border Protection office and stamped for approval for verification for the serial number. A Canadian Non-Resident Gun Registration form( https://rcmp.ca/sites/default/files/doc/5589e.pdf ) should also be completed, BUT NOT SIGNED as border agents must witness your signature upon your arrival in Canada.