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Muskox Hunting in Greenland
A hosted muskox hunt in Greenland runs $11,000–$16,000 all-in for a hosted muskox-only hunt (Huntica host present + 20–40% hosting margin on a ~$7,000–$9,000 outfitter base), excl. international flights; pure outfitter-direct muskox-only starts ~$7,000 (EUR 6,500) all-in over 3–4 hunting days on the muskox-only concession (5–7 nights total incl. travel/weather buffer); 6–7 days if combined with caribou, best hunted aug–sep with a 95–100% success rate. Remote Arctic expeditions with Greenlandic heritage on the ground. A Huntica host is on the ground for every day of it.
Daily rate
$1,800–$2,500/day (muskox-only concession; observer/non-hunter ~$1,800–$2,000 for the trip)
Trophy fee
No separate trophy fee on the standard West Greenland package — the muskox license/tag is bundled into the package price; a second muskox runs ~$3,000–$3,300 (EUR 3,000)
All-in (typical)
$11,000–$16,000 all-in for a hosted muskox-only hunt (Huntica host present + 20–40% hosting margin on a ~$7,000–$9,000 outfitter base), excl. international flights; pure outfitter-direct muskox-only starts ~$7,000 (EUR 6,500)
BookYourHunt 'Summer Muskox Hunt 2026 / Greenland' (Tour 36112): EUR 6,500 for 3 hunting days, concession area 11 ~20km from Kangerlussuaq, ~95% success, rifle rental EUR 150–220, extra muskox EUR 3,000, observer EUR 1,800. Diana Hunting Tours Kangerlussuaq spring hunt EUR 8,300/3 days. Worldwide Trophy Adventures 2026 muskox+caribou from $13,500 and Hunt-Nation muskox/reindeer combo $23,900 (these BUNDLE caribou/reindeer + fishing, so muskox-only sits at the low end). Huntica all-in adds the 20–40% hosting fee on…
Best months
Aug–Sep
Typical length
3–4 hunting days on the muskox-only concession (5–7 nights total incl. travel/weather buffer); 6–7 days if combined with caribou
Success rate
95–100%
What’s included
- ✓Hunting license and muskox tag (bundled into package)
- ✓Professional guide / in-field transport (4WD, boat or snowmobile by season)
- ✓Accommodation (cabin/field tent camp or Kangerlussuaq hostel) + all meals
- ✓Airport transfers from Kangerlussuaq
- ✓Field trophy preparation (cape, skull, horns) and packing for the shipper
- ✓Export documentation from Greenland
- ✓Huntica host physically present throughout the trip
Usually separate
- —International flights to Kangerlussuaq (typically via Copenhagen)
- —Trophy dip-and-pack, shipping/freight, and home-country taxidermy
- —Rifle rental (~EUR 150–220) and weapon/temporary-import permit fee
- —Travel/hunt insurance, gratuities, alcoholic beverages
- —Second muskox or add-on caribou/reindeer and Arctic small game (fox, hare, ptarmigan)
- —1:1 guide upgrade (~EUR 1,800) where the base is a small group hunt
Permits, trophies & logistics
- Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) is NOT listed on any CITES appendix and is IUCN Least Concern — no CITES export/import permit is required.
- US hunters: no CITES/ESA permit needed; declare the trophy on USFWS Form 3-177 at a designated port and clear USDA/APHIS on the raw cape/skull (salt-dried or pre-cleaned recommended to avoid issues).
- EU hunters: no CITES permit; import as an animal by-product needs a veterinary health certificate and clearance at an EU Border Control Post (treated/processed trophies ease entry).
- Greenland firearms: tourists may rent a rifle locally or temporarily import a bolt-action hunting rifle with a permit; semi-autos and handguns are prohibited for tourists. Re-export within 3 months is provided for under Greenland's firearms control act.
- Hunting is managed under the Greenland Government (Naalakkersuisut) quota system with licensed concession outfitters; the muskox quota near Kangerlussuaq is set annually.
Muskox in Greenland, at a glance
- ◈A 2026 muskox-only hunt on the West Greenland concession near Kangerlussuaq runs about EUR 6,500 (~$7,000–$7,500) for 3 hunting days, with the license bundled in (BookYourHunt Tour 36112).
- ◈Reported success on Greenland muskox bulls is about 95%, with almost all animals taken being old bulls, and near-100% recovery on the Kangerlussuaq concessions.
- ◈Muskox is not on any CITES appendix and is IUCN Least Concern, so no CITES permit is needed to export from Greenland or import to the US or EU.
- ◈September is widely cited as the optimal window — mosquitoes are gone but Arctic winter has not set in; July–August offers the mildest weather at 50–60°F.
- ◈Greenland prohibits tourists from using semi-automatic firearms and handguns; rifles can be rented locally or a bolt-action hunting rifle temporarily imported with a permit.
- ◈A second muskox on the standard package costs about EUR 3,000 (~$3,300), and a non-hunting observer about EUR 1,800.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a muskox hunt in Greenland cost?
A hosted muskox hunt in Greenland typically runs $11,000–$16,000 all-in for a hosted muskox-only hunt (Huntica host present + 20–40% hosting margin on a ~$7,000–$9,000 outfitter base), excl. international flights; pure outfitter-direct muskox-only starts ~$7,000 (EUR 6,500) all-in for a 3–4 hunting days on the muskox-only concession (5–7 nights total incl. travel/weather buffer); 6–7 days if combined with caribou hunt — daily rates of $1,800–$2,500/day (muskox-only concession; observer/non-hunter ~$1,800–$2,000 for the trip) plus a No separate trophy fee on the standard West Greenland package — the muskox license/tag is bundled into the package price; a second muskox runs ~$3,000–$3,300 (EUR 3,000) trophy fee, with a Huntica host present throughout. BookYourHunt 'Summer Muskox Hunt 2026 / Greenland' (Tour 36112): EUR 6,500 for 3 hunting days, concession area 11 ~20km from Kangerlussuaq, ~95% success, rifle rental EUR 150–220, extra muskox EUR 3,000, observer EUR 1,800. Diana Hunting Tours Kangerlussuaq spring hunt EUR 8,300/3 days. Worldwide Trophy Adventures 2026 muskox+caribou from $13,500 and Hunt-Nation muskox/reindeer combo $23,900 (these BUNDLE caribou/reindeer + fishing, so muskox-only sits at the low end). Huntica all-in adds the 20–40% hosting fee on…
When is the best time to hunt muskox in Greenland?
Aug–Sep (Sep is the sweet spot — mosquitoes gone, Arctic winter not yet set in, hard-horned rut bulls); Jul–Aug for mildest weather (50–60°F); a separate spring season runs Mar 1–Apr 10 (dogsled/snowmobile, 12+ hrs daylight) A typical hunt runs 3–4 hunting days on the muskox-only concession (5–7 nights total incl. travel/weather buffer); 6–7 days if combined with caribou.
What is the success rate on a muskox hunt?
~95–100% on free-range bulls — BookYourHunt 2026 listing states "about 95%" with almost all animals old bulls; specialist Greenland outfitters report near-100% recovery on the Kangerlussuaq concessions
What is included in a hosted muskox hunt?
Typically included: Hunting license and muskox tag (bundled into package), Professional guide / in-field transport (4WD, boat or snowmobile by season), Accommodation (cabin/field tent camp or Kangerlussuaq hostel) + all meals, Airport transfers from Kangerlussuaq, Field trophy preparation (cape, skull, horns) and packing for the shipper, Export documentation from Greenland, Huntica host physically present throughout the trip. Usually excluded: International flights to Kangerlussuaq (typically via Copenhagen), Trophy dip-and-pack, shipping/freight, and home-country taxidermy, Rifle rental (~EUR 150–220) and weapon/temporary-import permit fee, Travel/hunt insurance, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, Second muskox or add-on caribou/reindeer and Arctic small game (fox, hare, ptarmigan), 1:1 guide upgrade (~EUR 1,800) where the base is a small group hunt.
What regulations apply to a muskox hunt and trophy?
Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) is NOT listed on any CITES appendix and is IUCN Least Concern — no CITES export/import permit is required. US hunters: no CITES/ESA permit needed; declare the trophy on USFWS Form 3-177 at a designated port and clear USDA/APHIS on the raw cape/skull (salt-dried or pre-cleaned recommended to avoid issues). EU hunters: no CITES permit; import as an animal by-product needs a veterinary health certificate and clearance at an EU Border Control Post (treated/processed trophies ease entry). Greenland firearms: tourists may rent a rifle locally or temporarily import a bolt-action hunting rifle with a permit; semi-autos and handguns are prohibited for tourists. Re-export within 3 months is provided for under Greenland's firearms control act. Hunting is managed under the Greenland Government (Naalakkersuisut) quota system with licensed concession outfitters; the muskox quota near Kangerlussuaq is set annually.
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