I've hunted the Leaf River in the early '90's. A wonderful part of the planet for sure. The idea that a huge herd has dwindled is sad indeed but I think the cyclic nature of caribou-while not understood-is certainly recognized. The problem is a lot more complicated than predators-human or otherwise. An incredibly complex ecosystem is involved.
In Inuit lore the wolf is what saved the caribou to begin with-the importance of a predator/prey relationship has been recognized for a long time.
I would have liked to go back to Quebec to hunt, I'm glad that I made the trip not just for the hunting but for the fishing and all the wonderful things I had the chance to see.
