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Dream Trip: Caribou Hunting in Northern Quebec
Russell Bennett was all smiles. "I have been wanting to head north on a caribou hunt for some time now. With this year's income tax check I'll finally have the money. I can hardly wait for August to get here. Watch out. Caribou hunting in northern Quebec - here I come!"|
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Lucky Russell. If this happens to be one of your dream trips too, here are some caribou fast facts anyone planing on going caribou hunting in Canada should keep in mind. |
Unlike whitetails, both sexes can sport antlers.
There will be color variation. So don't be surprised if you see caribou in colors ranging from light to dark gray to light brown.
Depending on where you are expect to be shooting in the 50 - 300 yards range. Yes, some may be long range shots. So bring your flattest shooting rifle. One made for cartridges designed to follow a flat long-range trajectory.
Caribou are known for their comparatively large feet. That's so they can navigate more easily on the spongy tundra that makes up so much of caribou country. Once you're there too, you'll soon see why this is. Some say it's like walking on a soft water bed. You sink into the ground just a bit with every step. All the more reason you'll want to be in hunting shape before heading out.
Size-wise, Quebec caribou are not much bigger than a decent-sized mule deer. Average live weights - at the most 200-300 pounds.
While non guided caribou hunts may not be your best bet, the setting is second to none for unique terrain and rugged wilderness appeal. Complete with weather conditions that can change by the hour. Which is just one more thing that adds to the mystic of caribou hunting in Canada!
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