When did Caribou become a Premier Hunt

[Big Fin]

Mountain Caribou is my version of a tightwad’s (me - CPA) sheep hunt. Same amazing country, but about 30-40% of the cost. I thought I was done with Mountain Caribou, but when Mrs. Fin suggested I do it every year until I can’t do it anymore, I decided to follow her advice before she changed her perspective.

So, next month I’m back to NWT to chase these amazing animals on a ten-day backpack hunt. Not sure the sanity of a backpack hunt in the MacKenzies at my age and infirmity. This time I’m taking a friend who’s never done that hunt and at age 67 he wants to experience it. He’s in great shape and only archery hunts. I hope he gets one. For me, being in that country for two weeks is satisfaction enough. Another nice bull on top of the great streak of luck I’ve already had would surely add even more to the trip.

I’ve booked the same backpack hunt for next year, for two hunters. One of our sponsors wants me to draw a sweepstakes winner to take as my guest next year. They’ll pay the cost. I suspect that will be a pretty popular sweepstakes prize. Hopefully the winner can handle a backpack adventure.

In 2028 I’m going back for a horseback hunt, this time with a Hunt Talker. I suspect it will be my last time. Maybe not, but I suspect my wallet and body will find other options by then.

Some might think I am crazy to do these hunts. I plead guilty to that charge. Yet, if wild places are as good for the soul as this place is for mine, it is hard to put a price on the time and money required.

To the question posed by the original post, the words to explain what makes Mountain Caribou so fascinating are hard to find. For me, and maybe for others, as the landscape gets more and more tame with human encroachment, the value of places that are truly wild increases in the eyes of many hunters who seek that experience.

 

[Redraider7]

Mountain Caribou is my version of a tightwad’s (me - CPA) sheep hunt. Same amazing country, but about 30-40% of the cost. I thought I was done with Mountain Caribou, but when Mrs. Fin suggested I do it every year until I can’t do it anymore, I decided to follow her advice before she changed her perspective.

So, next month I’m back to NWT to chase these amazing animals on a ten-day backpack hunt. Not sure the sanity of a backpack hunt in the MacKenzies at my age and infirmity. This time I’m taking a friend who’s never done that hunt and at age 67 he wants to experience it. He’s in great shape and only archery hunts. I hope he gets one. For me, being in that country for two weeks is satisfaction enough. Another nice bull on top of the great streak of luck I’ve already had would surely add even more to the trip.

I’ve booked the same backpack hunt for next year, for two hunters. One of our sponsors wants me to draw a sweepstakes winner to take as my guest next year. They’ll pay the cost. I suspect that will be a pretty popular sweepstakes prize. Hopefully the winner can handle a backpack adventure.

In 2028 I’m going back for a horseback hunt, this time with a Hunt Talker. I suspect it will be my last time. Maybe not, but I suspect my wallet and body will find other options by then.

Some might think I am crazy to do these hunts. I plead guilty to that charge. Yet, if wild places are as good for the soul as this place is for mine, it is hard to put a price on the time and money required.

To the question posed by the original post, the words to explain what makes Mountain Caribou so fascinating are hard to find. For me, and maybe for others, as the landscape gets more and more tame with human encroachment, the value of places that are truly wild increases in the eyes of many hunters who seek that experience.

Sounds like a blast! Can't wait to watch the recap on Fresh Tracks. Any recommendations for outfitters/transporters for Mountain Caribou?

 

[cgasner1]

Sounds like a blast! Can't wait to watch the recap on Fresh Tracks. Any recommendations for outfitters/transporters for Mountain Caribou?

Idk much do I do know I’d be cautious of an outfitter that can take you caribou hunting next year seems like it’s a 3-5 out kinda thing. I’d be calling and looking for cancellation lists to get on

 

[Redraider7]

Idk much do I do know I’d be cautious of an outfitter that can take you caribou hunting next year seems like it’s a 3-5 out kinda thing. I’d be calling and looking for cancellation lists to get on

I'll look into that!

 

[Big Fin]

Sounds like a blast! Can't wait to watch the recap on Fresh Tracks. Any recommendations for outfitters/transporters for Mountain Caribou?

@cgasner1 gave the correct answer. NWT is less expensive for Mountain Caribou than BC or the Yukon. Also has longer waitlists. Get on a cancellation list with one of the quality outfits, send a deposit and take whatever you can get as a cancellation hunt. Sometimes the advance notice is short.

A transporter won’t help, as you are required to use an outfitter in Canada; the only place where you can hunt the Mountain Caribou sub species. The hunts are expensive, but when I see the logistics required, I often question how they aren’t even more expensive.

 

[Wyoming270]

Before the creation of the EPA and the Clean Water Act we were on such a trajectory that there were rivers that were regularly catching on fire. I think its hubris to think that we do not have the power to destroy the earth.

That was not us consumers, that was large, exempt corporations who had government contracts. Ex: Dupont. Owned by the same people who fly from california to dc and new york every day on private jets.

 

[Wyoming270]

Mountain Caribou is my version of a tightwad’s (me - CPA) sheep hunt. Same amazing country, but about 30-40% of the cost. I thought I was done with Mountain Caribou, but when Mrs. Fin suggested I do it every year until I can’t do it anymore, I decided to follow her advice before she changed her perspective.

So, next month I’m back to NWT to chase these amazing animals on a ten-day backpack hunt. Not sure the sanity of a backpack hunt in the MacKenzies at my age and infirmity. This time I’m taking a friend who’s never done that hunt and at age 67 he wants to experience it. He’s in great shape and only archery hunts. I hope he gets one. For me, being in that country for two weeks is satisfaction enough. Another nice bull on top of the great streak of luck I’ve already had would surely add even more to the trip.

I’ve booked the same backpack hunt for next year, for two hunters. One of our sponsors wants me to draw a sweepstakes winner to take as my guest next year. They’ll pay the cost. I suspect that will be a pretty popular sweepstakes prize. Hopefully the winner can handle a backpack adventure.

In 2028 I’m going back for a horseback hunt, this time with a Hunt Talker. I suspect it will be my last time. Maybe not, but I suspect my wallet and body will find other options by then.

Some might think I am crazy to do these hunts. I plead guilty to that charge. Yet, if wild places are as good for the soul as this place is for mine, it is hard to put a price on the time and money required.

To the question posed by the original post, the words to explain what makes Mountain Caribou so fascinating are hard to find. For me, and maybe for others, as the landscape gets more and more tame with human encroachment, the value of places that are truly wild increases in the eyes of many hunters who seek that experience.

You might supprised, the winner might be someone who self hunts doesnt need a guide to pack their gear around or their animals out for them. Lot of guys like that out there. In some places people even hike many miles into wilderness areas. Without ATVs or Horses!