Central Canadian Barren Ground Caribou

Caribou! what more can be said of the most majestic member of the deer family? Antlers that seem to stretch to the heavens, flowing white manes, a ground-eating pace that looks like a ballet, and herds that never end, are only some of the adjectives used to describe this popular game species. While all this is true, those massive migrations that do occur are, in reality, only seen occasionally by the hunter. For most part, caribou hunts in the Arctic center around smaller groups that migrate along well known traditional routes, so there are nearly always bulls available.

"King of the Tundra" - In Canada’s Arctic

Located on the Southern tip of Southampton Island on the Hudson Bay is the place to go for the "King of the Tundra", the Central barren ground caribou. From Coral Harbour you travel North by ATV to outfitters base camp. The ride can be rough and it takes an average of two hours to reach camp.

Hunts are conducted on ATV’s While the coastal area and along the eskers are fairly smooth driving, be advised that some of the terrain can be extremely rough and hard going. While every effort is and will be made so that all hunters have there own ATV to drive, we may double ride.

Weather & time permitting, you can do some fishing. There are several lakes located throughout his area with Char averaging 3 to 15 pounds.  

The camp is made-up of one main cabin, equipped with a kitchen and separate plywood covered cabins and a small garage. Heating & cooking by propane, the camp is powered with electricity, generated by a small diesel generator. From a nearby lake, water is provided for cooking, washing & cleaning. The outfitters area is located in the heart of the caribou’s migration route. This is great for those of you who like to bow hunt as the caribou funnel out of the mountains they pass an area which is covered with large boulders. These boulders are great for hiding behind.

This is a great opportunity to see the Eskimo culture at first hand. On this hunt there is a very good chance of spotting Polar Bears and fishing at it’s best.

Package price per person: $3,750.00 U.S. - two caribou. Government Trophy fees cost $150.00 Can. Funds plus taxes for each caribou harvested.
Hunts are conducted from the middle of August through the middle of October.

The cost includes:
Food and lodging during your hunt dates while out on the land. Services of experienced, professional guides / one per two hunters. A general camp helper. field preparation of trophies.

The cost excludes:
Airfare to Coral Harbour; accommodations while in Coral Harbour; Government trophy fees; gratuities to guides; items of personal nature including sleeping bags; alcoholic or carbonated beverages; excess baggage charges; any costs incurred by delays due to weather; Airline related excess charges i.e.; caribou racks or overweight charges or extra baggage; cancellation insurance. 2.5% Canadian Goods & Services Tax. All food and lodging while in the town of Coral Harbour is the hunters responsibility and can cost as much as two hundred dollars ($250.00) a day (Canadian). This includes days lost to bad weather, before, after, and during the hunt. If he/she tags out early, he/she will be brought back to Coral Harbour ( unless on a group hunt  or special arrangements have been made prior) and will have to pay for food and lodging until the departure of his/her flight; -There is very good chances the hunter will lose a couple days of his/her hunt to bad weather, equipment breakdowns or both. A representative will meet you at the airport in Coral Harbour to take you to pick up your hunting license. The hunter will need to have Canadian currency on hand as there are very few places in Coral Harbour that accept credit cards; -Trophy fees for musk ox are $150.00. These fees must be paid in Canadian currency at the wildlife office in Coral Harbour.

Hides and horns can be taken with you home.

How to get there:

Booking terms :   A deposit of $1000.U.S. to confirm a booking. Final payment must be received 90 days prior to the start of hunt.