Caribou occur throughout the boreal and sub-alpine forests and tundra regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They live in the most severe environmental conditions and occupy the most restrictive northern most niches of the world. All Caribou and reindeer throughout the world are considered to be the same species, with seven sub-species. In Canada there are three Sub-species, Barren Ground caribou, Peary Caribou and Woodland Caribou ( Mountain Caribou).

Peary Caribou are smaller and lighter in color than the Barren Ground Caribou. They have a shorter faces and legs. Peary Caribou are only found on the islands of Canada's far north.

Barren Ground Caribou occupy the far Northern boreal forests and arctic tundra in Alaska, Yukon and Northwest Territories.

Woodland Caribou are found east of the Coast mountains, to the foothills of the Rocky mountains. Woodland Caribou are classified into three ecotypes, Mountain Caribou, Northern Caribou and Boreal Caribou.

These animals can be hunted as a single species or on a mixed bag hunt.   It seems that most outfitters in BC list them as a single species hunt and have priced them close to or the same as a moose hunt costing anywhere for 7,000 to 10,000 

Contact BC Outfitters for more information.