McCowans Sporting Properties

New Listing! Remote Fishing Lodge in the Arctic! Have you ever dreamed of owning a fishing lodge in the Arctic? Fishing all night under the midnight sun? Well, this is your chance! Warburton Lodge is located on MacKay Lake 135 air miles NE of Yellowknife. There are is a main lodge/kitchen, 3 guest cabins, workshop, generator shed (with a main and a back-up) and let’s not forget, a double bay outhouse. Warburton can accommodate up to 14 guests at a time.... The fishing is something you will not forget in your lifetime this is some of the world’s finest lake trout, northern pike and arctic grayling fishing. A small river flows into the bay beside the lodge and is full of arctic grayling. Travel to the barren lands, the land of the midnight sun and home of the Aurora Borealis unchanged wilderness since the beginning of time. Come experience the magic of the north! Listed at $195,000. Call Lynzy at 250-870-3021 for more info or email [email protected].

NEW LISTING - Listing #954 Rock Lake Lodge is a wilderness escape in a location pretty hard to beat. They are situated in Rock Lake Provincial Park with easy access to Willmore Wilderness Park, Rock Lake-Soloman Creek Wildland Park and Jasper National Park. The lodge and four newly renovated cabins are nestled in a picturesque setting on 30 acres. Fishing is excellent on the nearby Wild Hay River and Rock Lake. There are some monster pike, along with good sized lake trout,... mountain whitefish and the occasional burbot, rainbow and bull trout. Possibilities are endless with this set-up, bring your ideas! Fishing, horsepack trips, retreats, weddings, outdoor survival training camps, etc. There are 750 kms of trails in Willmore Wilderness Area alone and being only an hour NW of Hinton, AB via gravel road, access is not a problem. Offered at $750,000.

NEW LISTING - Listing #952 Territory located SW of 100 Mile House. Here we go, only once in awhile do we have the opportunity to sell a territory easily accessed with motor vehicle while having sheep quota, a good moose quota, and some gangly old mulies that will make your heart stop. Well, you know what happens when you have deer kicking around; yes, this is also one of the better cat areas in the Caribou. ... There's enough going on in this territory to keep an enterprising outfitter busy throughout the year. And don't forget great wild rainbow fishing on a dry fly! 5 Year Quota: California Bighorn Sheep 1 and Moose 31. Offered at $385,000

NEW LISTING - Listing #953 Here's a great set up, not far from Prince George. This area boasts some of highest black bear and moose populations in central BC. The outfit can be run either utilizing 4 x 4, quad or horse. The main camp consists of lodge and cabins along with auxiliary buildings and corrals located on the shores of the Salmon River. Clients are picked up in Prince George and driven to the area approximately 1.5 hours to the north. Success ratios are high ...and hunter appreciation is excellent. There's no doubt, for someone wishing to get into the outfitting business while living in central BC, this one would be hard to beat. New 5-year quota is 37 moose and 1 grizzly. Offered at $349,000

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Rocky Mountain Escape - this name says it all. Escape the hustle and bustle of every day life in this gorgeous setting of some of the most spectacular country around. This little resort is just minutes away from Jasper National Park and Willmore Wilderness Area. Beautifully crafted cabins completes the setting. Crown lease with reasonable yearly lease costs. Listing #945. Offered at $350,000. Call Lynzy for more information.

This one is a beauty in a great location - Jewel Lake Resort just outside of Greenwood, BC close to the resort area of Christina Lake. This resort attracts tourists from the lower mainland, as well as the Kootenays and Alberta. Great south-central BC location on a beautiful lake. This one is perfect for a couple looking for a lifestyle change or a semi-retired couple. Jewel Lake Resort includes 34 deeded acres with 420' of lake frontage with store, residence, cabins, RV and campsites. Listing #942. Offered at $995,000. See our website for the full sales brochure or call Lynzy for more information 250-870-3021.

Well it's been awhile since our last post, so let's catch up! Our new listings will be posted in the next few days, so keep your eyes open, they include: Hunting Territories, Recreational Properties, Traplines, as well as Resorts throughout Western Canada. Here's the first one: 160 Acres with Beautiful Log Home and Runway in Western Saskatchewan near Meadow Lake. $350,000. Listing #938. Call Lynzy for more info.

Harry and Lynzy will be attending the Sheep Show in Reno! Let's meet up and talk biz! Harry 250-717-1100; Lynzy 250-870-3021.

NEW LISTING IN HAIDA GWAII! Fishing Lodge located in Sandspit. 10,000 sq. ft. lodge, shop and outbuildings and all equipment. This is a turn-key operation with excellent fishing. Room for expansion into adventure tourism. Own a piece of this special paradise! Listing #934 - $1,495,000.

NEW LISTING! Trapline located north of Terrace with road access, 12 year old cabin & 1930’s barn. 220 km on Quill Creek with 10 km frontage on the Skeena River including Klootch Canyon on the north side of the river with good access off of the Cedarvale backroad. Includes propane fridge and stove and approximately 200 assorted traps. This one has a bonus offering of 4 mineral claims. Listing #933 - $59,000. This one won't last long.

NEW LISTING in Spatsizi Park! Spatsizi Wilderness Adventures hunting and fishing operation. WOW, what an offering this is! 3,000 square mile hunting territory with 3 large main camps and 459 deeded acres within Spatsizi Park. Take a look at our website for all of the details. Listing #931.

NEW LISTING! This is an opportunity to own a piece of Nimpo Lake history. This property has been in the Stewart's family since the early '50's and is now being offered for sale. This family owned lodge has been run in British Columbia's most famous Wild Rainbow fishing areas. This is a fantastic jumping off point for eco-tourists and anglers alike. The property consists of 28 deeded acres on Nimpo Lake with 800' of lake frontage, as well as 2 remote outpost cabin camps. This setting is beyond picturesque with the lodge and cabins overlooking the snowcapped Coastal Mountains. The property includes a log lodge, 10 guest cabins ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms, various outbuildings and equipment. $1,195,000. Listing #702. Check out the website for more details.

NEW LISTING in Gold Bridge! This fully furnished Prospector's Cabin (4 beds, 2 baths) would make a great residence or weekend getaway spot. There is also lots of room for your family and friends in the guest apartment with 6 bedrooms and 2 baths. The cabin has fantastic views of the Gun Creek Valley and South Chilcotin Mountains from every window. Located on 2.64 acres of towering Douglas Fir and with a creek running through the property. The cabin is large enough to enterta...in guests and if you don't feel like cooking that night, just walk down the road to the Historic Gun Creek Lodge for a hearty meal or go on a horseback trip with them the following day. The historic town of Gold Bridge is only 15 mins away and Vancouver is only 4.5 hrs. South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park provides you with alpine meadows and towering mountain peaks to explore and that night relax in front of your wood fireplace. Own a piece of this gorgeous part of BC! Talk to Lynzy for more info. Listing #701 - $375,000. See more

Sustainable Wildlife Management Act - Bill M 217 This Bill requires the government to set objectives for the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat and for the management of fish and wildlife resources in the province so as to ensure the continued viability of these resources. This Bill provides that wildlife and habitat are considered a priority when planning for land and water use activities in British Columbia.... Management of fish and wildlife and habitat shall be done in collaboration with First Nations on a government to government basis. The Bill establishes a Wildlife Management Roundtable to provide comment and advice on the objectives set by the government for habitat and management, as well as advice on how to increase the social value of British Columbia’s natural resources. The Bill establishes a Special Purpose Account for funding wildlife and habitat management. See the link below for more information.

REDUCED! Fantastic fishing lodge in Northwestern BC. Brewster Wilderness Lodge sits on the shores of Hall Lake and has fly-in access only ensuring peace and quiet for your guests. The fishing is second to none with huge Lakers, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike and Innconnu. The License of Occupation consists of 1 main lodge, 3 cozy cabins, a bathhouse and even a hot tub on the deck! All of the buildings are log built and in excellent condition. All equipment to get you started is included and is in good working condition. $260,000. Listing #922. Call Lynzy for more information.

We will be attending the GOABC Convention in Victoria this year. Hope to see you there!

NEW LISTING! A great territory located north of Whistler with 2 base camps and 12 outpost cabin camps. Limited access, so low local resident pressure. With this one you have obtainable California Bighorn Sheep, excellent trophy class Goats, Moose, some good Mule Deer, big Cats and spring Black Bear to round out your seasons. Listing #923 - $895,000.

NEW LISTING! Hang on to your hats boys! If you are the kind of fellow who longs for the sound of 4 wheelers, the smell of gun smoke and the glint of the spring sun off your Gerber this is the one for you. This territory has a great population of coastal SCI classified Black Bear, and let me tell you, these are big bruins with a big price tag to boot. Accessed by vehicle and more so by ATV. Only an hour and half from YVR. Also, big cats, Blacktail and Mule deer. Listing #922 - $245,000. Give Harry a call (250-717-1100) to meet up at SCI to chat more about this great opportunity or check it out on our website www.mccowans.com.

We will be attending the annual Safari Club International Convention. Give us a call if you want to meet up! 250-717-1100.

Happy New Year everyone! Harry and Lynzy will be attending the Wild Sheep Convention in Reno - January 21st-23rd. Hope to see you there!

Thanks to the Comox SAR team for coming out to Kamloops to run a training exercise with us! What an experience! Keep doing a wicked job - it's great to know that you have us covered while we're out there in the bush doing what we love! #SAR,#ComoxSAR,#KSAR