Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Canada 09 Caribou Hunt Advice Please

ALl,
One of my best buddies and I (both originally from Wisconsin) have been talking about a destination hunt. We both have wanted to go on a Caribou hunt for a long time, but don't really know where to start. We would be interested in either a combo bow and rifle hunt or rifle only.

Does anyone have any advice that they could share such as a great outfitter, area, season, tips, etc.? Any advice would be well received. Thank you all in advance.

I have backpacked through this outfitters area and seen quite a few caribou , beautiful country and lots of game.

http://www.collingwoodbros.com/

I hunted in Quebec in 2003 with Jack Hume Adventures. I highly recommend them.

We hunted in 2007 with Ungava Adventures. With exception of taxadermy, I would highly recommend. They were a little higher than the others, but worked hard and had wonderful accomodations. When we were there, a problem with teh natives arose at one of the eastern destinations and it caused quite a stir. We flew into Kuujuak and had no issues. I have not heard anything since. I know there was a problem with this year's migration and they all stayed north and west late. You may want to book late in the year and make sure teh cancelation policy is in your favor.

If you'd like more details, please shoot me a PM and I can tell you more.

Two friends and hunted with Jack Hume in 2007. I can not say enough good things about their operation. It was my first such trip and I learned a lot. If I am able to go again I will be with them. If you want more details PM me and I'll tell you all I know. You cant go wrong with Jack Hume Adventures.

Safari Nordik and Mirage ... dont let them book you at the beginning of the hunt mid augut but take mid september to october "better" weather and more 'bous moving ...

one tip as a guide bring with you rubber boot and real rain gear (helly hansen) goretex is good but not up there ...

see you

What do you want? Mountain caribou, barren ground, central barren ground, Quebec/Labrador...........

I have hunted and guided for all of them. PM me.

As Makwa said, depending on what type of Caribou you're looking for, I highly recommend the outfit that I've guided for, Arctic Safaris, out of the NWT. The country up there is simply breath-taking. The hunting is great, success rate is nearly perfect, food is amazing, and everyone works hard to make the hunters happy. I would definitely go early to mid-season, right around the beginning of September.

Jordan....you have guided for Barry.

It is great country up there is it not?

Yes sir, I have indeed.

It certainly IS beautiful country. Which outfits have you guided for?

here s some pics of my office this fall ...

enjoy

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I went in Sept. of 2007 w/ Courageous Lake Caribou Camps in the NWT. Here's a pic of my bull:

Jordan I guided for True North on Mackay Lake, will be again this year and going hunting there as well. But I have also guided in the Yukon for barren ground and mountain caribou and in the Mackenzies for mountain caribou and in BC for years and years for mountain caribou, etc.

NIce bull and thanks for the outfitter name.
Did you have the possability of two bulls?
Would you have been able to shoot one with a bow and one with a rifle?

Yes - you can take 2 bulls. I also had a wolf tag, wolverine tag, and a fishing license. The hunt was awesome!!

You can use whatever you want - bow or gun. I used a rifle, but some guys in camp used a bow on their first bull, then a rifle on their second. Everyone tagged out!!

Google Courageous Lake Caribou Camps to get all the needed info.

Take care,

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. That is a big help.
I like the idea of taking one with both weapons.

Good luck with your search & hunt!!!

The only experience I can speak of is in Newfoundland with Moose Valley Outfitters. My brother and two pards went and we all had a blast.

My brother and friend tagged on day 1 while my other pard tagged on day 3. I hunted hard all week and had a blast, but didn't punch a tag. That being said, I wouldn't trade that trip for anything and I have every intention of going back soon.

The only change I'll make is to have a moose tag as well.

George

I have hunted with Safari Nordik twice (2003 and 2006) and highly recommend them. This year, however, I and 167 other hunters were shafted out of $5,000.00 by Tuttulik Outfitters. They too were highly recommended.

This wasn't the first time this has happened with a Quebec outfitter. It will be a long time before this all plays out but I doubt if I see any of that money again. It seems like a Quebec outfitter can do this and get away with it, and good luck with their legal system.

Quebec has some great outfitters and some real problems too...make sure you know what you are dealing with.