I't appears that Tuttulik outfitters shut down opperations sept.4th leaving many paid clients with no hunt.Bob and I were to leave out friday.We haven't been notified directly of the shutdown but I won't be boarding a plane.I'ts very disapointing and I feel for those hunters that saved for years for this hunt.I certainly hope for reimburstment but I'm not getting any hopes up.
That's a shame. Hate to hear of stuff like this happening.
Thats not good whats the reason behind it ?
Man, thats really bad news, hate to hear that. I was really looking forward to hearing some stories when you got back. Caribou are high on my list !
I hunted in those very same camps in '97 and '99. It was a different company then, but still some of the same people running it. There was a similar problem when it switched hands last time. Too bad as there are a lot of big bulls in that area and it sees little to no other pressure. Hopefully you guys get your money back.
Is this known for sure (confirmed)? . Is there some type of letter or notice stating this? If so this is BAD NEWS WOW
Many of the hunters received emails stating the season was canceled. Several of the main contacts were terminated by phone and some were terminated by fax. Not good but unless the guide and outfitters association steps up witch is doubtful I'm afraid those pour souls are out of luck.
I am sorry for all involved who are on the short end of this. Give us a followup story when you can.
That is terrible news.. Please let us know what happened.
Jds III
Thats to bad sorry to hear that..
I'm not sure why I haven't been notified but I'm glad We figured it out.If I got stranded in Montreal I would be hard to live with.
Check out the other archery forum and you will hear ll the stories about it. I am not sure if I can give out another web address on here.. Bad, bad deal for all those involved. The way many talk, some are out 11- 12 thousand........ with nothing to show for it and are unsure if they will even recoup their money..
Hillboy,
Real sorry to here about You & Border Bob;s bad deal on the bou's !! Hopefully you will get reimbursed. They can run,but they can;t hide !!!
I tried to confirm this and was told they are still in operation , that gordon has been out of town at shows and hard to get in contact with . I e-mailed them .
thomas,
Check out the other archery sites for information. I have friends that were supposed to fly out to camp last Thursday and I assume they did as I haven't heard any differently. It sounds like they were among the last group that will be able to hunt.
Alot of info on that other "bow site".....
bad deal all around. I hope they make things right somehow.
John III
Thomas,I called there phone number and I got a recording that said gordon and the rest of them were no longer employed by Tuttulik,and as of sept.4th Tuttulick was no longer in opperation.I wish some other positive info would come out such as another outfitter taking it over but I'm not holding my breath.
Sorry to hear this. Hope everything eventually works out for y'all.
CS
I feel bad for all who are caught up in this . When I post before I did not know about the" bow site " information. I had contacted www.worldclassoutdoors.com (http://www.worldclassoutdoors.com) And was e-mail telling me that this was not true ?E-Mail signed by Brooke Atkins . Maybe they were not aware of this so I e-Mail them back Telling them of this forum And the other Site also. A friend and myself were to hunt with tuttulik 2009. Again I feel bad for all involed . Regards Thomas
Hope it works out well for you, work hard for money and really gets too ya (at least me) when I get dinged!
Bets wishes on the matter
J
I'm very sorry for those who lost money. This happened to me a few years ago with Arthur Talon up there. I can't even find that scoundral. Just another bad mark for caribou hunting out of Quebec. Hopefully a word of warning to those who want to hunt caribou. Study hard before you send you hard earned money to Quebec. That's why I ended up going to North West Territories. More money but at least you get a chance. jGood luck in getting your money back.
I recieved an official phone call from Tuttulik's rep Harry Makis.He affirmed that Tuttulik has shutdown opperations to reorganize.And seemed hopeful that they would honor our hunts in the future.I guess I will just stay optimistic and hope for the best.I would hate to have his job informing some mad hunters of a situation like this.He did give me his number and told me to call anytime and that he would inform me of any updates.souds like a good guy caught in the middle of a bad thing. :campfire:
I'm with Pip - I have sworn off another Quebec caribou hunt. It's just not what it used to be regardless of who you hunt with.
All I can say is Wow! I've done alot of research looking for a caribou outfitter for a hunt in the next few years and pick Tuttulik's as best for my needs. I guess you just never know........
Hope all caught up in this mess have right done by them.
I know if I was them boys, I'd sure do whatever it took to pay the money back. I would hate to owe Border Bob and the Hill Boy! :scared: :biglaugh:
I'll second that JC!!! :biglaugh:
I hope that it all works out guys!
I do hope they honor your hunt dates in the future.
I was going to Quebec to hunt. I am glad that other hunts had to come before I booked the Quebec trip.
Now I am going to NWT to chase caribou...
Sure glad I heard this now, as I was looking at Quebec caribou for 2009. No thanks.
Dan