QUEBEC CARIBOU HUNT

[JonnyC]

Went to Northern Quebec for the winter Caribou hunt. It was the week of Thanksgiving here. There was 3-4 foot of snow up there. We found the migration the 3rd day. It was totally awesome. I shot 2 caribou. The bull was like the picture under my name. I also shot a cow because they are the only species of deer that the females also have antlers. I was a trophy to me because of it's uniqueness.

[Rick Teal]

Jonny:

Was this the US or Canadian Thanksgiving?

I'm asking because its my understanding that the big guys have lost their antlers by the time the winter hunt rolls around, but if the one you shot looks like that picture - and he was shot late - it blows that theory out of the water.

[teddy12b]

Where in Quebec were you?

Did you use an outfitter?

What kind of transportation did you have to use to get where you hunted?

[JonnyC]

We were in Laforge-deux during the American Thanksgiving. No guide- just alot of driving to locate the Caribou. Your right about the bulls losing their antlers. Very very few had good racks. We ere in the middle of the migration and had to wait until something decent came by. A few good racks among thousands of caribou.

[teddy12b]

Racks are nice, but to see the great migration would be the real prize.  I can't even imagine how awesome that must have been to witness something like that.

[JonnyC]

The migration was truly one of the most spectacular sights I've ever seen. As we drove back from our hunt there were caribou as thick as a herd of cattle for as far as you could see left and right for a distance of 5 miles along the road. Truly amazing. Reminded of the scene with buffalo in Dances With Wolves.

[GRIMJIM]

I was up there in september and saw a few groups of caribou but not a major migration, that must have been quite a sight to see.

[Chumleyhunts]

Hey guys, I am going to Labrador with Expeditions North the weekend before Thanksgiving. Any recommendations on clothing? I have a variety of stuff to pick from, but don't want to take a bunch more, or less, than I need.

[JonnyC]

Is that USA Thanksgiving or Canada Thanksgiving? I was there for the USA Thanksgiving. There was 3feet of snow on the ground. Make sure you have warm boots and outer garments that will keep you dry. A PEET boot drier is very useful. It will dry your damp boots overnight making the next day's hunt more enjoyable.  The wind can also be a factor. Layering is the key. Do you plan on taking the entire animal out or are you going to quarter it?  We took a plastic tobogan like sled to move the animal and meat once quartered. A small boning saw is also extremely useful if you plan on doing your own butchering. Gut the animal as soon as possible. Their digestive systems are extremely avtive and their stomachs begin to expand after a short time making gutting the animal very interesting. Good luck.