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Looking for information about hunting in Nunavut. Polar bear, Caribou, Musk ox, and Walrus. How should one prepare to hunt the artic?

Polar bear if you re from USA be ready to let here for the moment ... and be ready too for the cold ...

I lived there for about a decade.... I'd say prepare your wallet...Sport hunting is designed to bring in the dollars and doesn't come cheap.

It won't be a do it yourself operation so an outfitter will help you with the particulars.

First, learn to spell "A-R-C-T-I-C !!

That is usually associated with cold, but the summers and early fall are great!

Preparation:

1. Be prepared for high costs, ....aircraft are not cheap, and everything has to be moved by planes, ...likewise with hotel rooms and food. And the guides have to live and survive here.

2. get yourself some serious cold weather gear, preferably from Northern Outfitters.

3.Arrive a couple of extra days before the hunt to acclimate yourself a bit to the conditions. A "spring" hunt means you only have to be prepared for minus 35 instead of minus 50 in the winter!

4. Everything in the Arctic proceeds at a slower pace than in the south, ......accept it!!

5. Enjoy the Adventure of the trip, ....getting your trophy is the bonus!!

Welcome,

Buy a complete Expedition Northern Outfitter set, learn how to freezeproof your weapon, and book with an outfitter. Read up on the legalities of crossing the border if you are from and have any convictions from the US.

Thanks guys. Nice Musk Ox Tundra. I live in Northern BC so gun transport won't be as complicated as if coming from the States.