Range is northern Quebec and Labrador
This is the common caribou species of the far north in Quebec. In the fall they migrate
for hundreds of miles, following traditional routes to their wintering grounds. They
are known for their huge antlers used for fighting during the rutting season. The
fur of the caribou is especially warm and the natives use it to make coats, boots,
and blankets. In recent years populations have been low compared to the past few
decades. For that reason, hunting tags have been decreased, and a slow rebound in
numbers is now occurring.
HUNT DESCRIPTION
After a plane flight from Montreal to Kuujjuaq (previously called Fort Chimo), followed
by a float plane flight to a remote camp, the five-day hunt began. After a several-mile
hike, I spotted three bedded bulls, snuck in and made a 28-yard shot. When harvested
this bull was in the top 30 taken with the bow. Packing the meat, horns, and cape
back to camp was a job, but worth it. This large bull was taken in northern Quebec
in 1989.