Hunting
Smithers serves as the destination point and service center for most of the Guide Outfitters in Northwestern British Columbia. Smithers and north to the Yukon border supports an abundant population of wildlife. Moose inhabit willow-rich river valleys, and sub-boreal timber areas. Mountain goats are found in all of the high mountains and represent 60% of the total populations found in the world. Mountain Caribou inhabit at the high alpine tundra and plateau country from Tweedsmuir Park to north of the 56 parallel. Stone Sheep are common north of Smithers in the mountainous terrain of the Stikine and Cassiar Mountains. World class grizzly and black bear are numerous throughout this area. In fall, they are found feeding on the numerous salmon streams.
