British Columbia manages their elk herd correctly, requiring a hunter to harvest a bull with at least 6 points on one antler. These regulations protect the spikes and branch antlered bulls. The archery hunts are held from September 1 to 7 during the rut.  The rifle hunts are from September 15 until September 24.  The hunt price includes the hunting license, elk tag, all meals and lodging during the hunt, and any royalties associated with a harvest, the Wildlife Conservation fee, transportation to and from the Cranbrook International Airport. There is a 5% Government sales tax not included. You have the option to purchase either a mule or whitetail deer tag for approximately $125 and there is a harvest fee of $1,000 per additional animal harvested.  Black bear and/or wolf may also be added to the elk hunt. This outfitter’s hunting area is 900 square miles.