trophy
caribou hunts, Quebec Labrador, FAQ'S
What
rifle or bow can I use hunting caribou?
We
reccomend a rifle of at least a 243 caliber. It is illegal to
hunt trophy caribou with a rifle using ammunition with a bullet
weight of less than 100 grains or muzzle energy less than 1500
foot pounds. The bow for taking large bulls should preferably
have a draw weight of 60 to 70 pounds but the minimum is 45 lb
at peak of draw.
What's
the hunting limit?
Each
hunter is allowed to tag two trophy caribou in Labrador. Unlike
big game hunting in Newfoundland, the caribou can be of either
sex.
Can
you see lots of animals?
The
George River Caribou Herd is presently estimated at 750,000 caribou.
Our camps
are located in the most recent migration
routes. We see hundreds of caribou each week from these locations.
However, if for some reason there isn't many animals, we have
float equipped aircraft and you will be relocated to a more productive
area at our expense.
Is
caribou meat good tasting?
Caribou
meat is excellent! It as a tender and extraordinary wild meat
flavour. Some Hunters swear its the best they have ever eaten.
When
do the caribou shed their velvet?
They
begin to shed their velvet around mid-September. Before mid-October,
a large portion of the trophy caribou have their velvet removed.
Are
the camps accessible by road?
Absolutely not!
Our camps are all primary located on the new caribou migration
route further north than most other lodges. Float equipped aircraft
are used to transport you from Goose Bay to our camps.
How
about the weather in Labrador?
The
Summer season is brief and cold along the coast because of the
cold Labrador current but inland where our camps are located we
have many warm and sunny days. August to mid-September average
temperatures are from 12°C to 14°C. Mid-September to mid-October
average temperatures are 12°C
to 0°C. In winter winds
are very cold, with typical daytime temperatures for January between
-10 and -15C, colder than Newfoundland and more like the frigidity
of the soutern Prairies. An occasional incursion of Atlantic air
will warm up in the winter. To find out more about the weather
of Labrador visit our weather page.
What's
the average shooting distance?
Although
shots are often taken at closer range, the hunter should be able
to hit his mark at 300 yards. In other words, we recommend you
to practice your yardage seriously prior to the hunt. With a bow,
the hunter should hit the target at 45 yards but occassionally
is required up to 60 yards for the big stags.
What's
the duration of my hunt?
We
basically hunt trophy caribou all day long for 6 days. Sunday
hunting is prohibited in Labrador. Our hunters spend the entire
day out in the bush, walking and stalking caribou. If not hunting
caribou, one can fish until closing of fishing season September
15th.
What
about black bear hunting in Labrador? Black
Bear licences are available at our lodges. Certain times there are
a number of black bears around our lodges, while other times there
are none to be seen. For this reason, we let you decide on your
bear hunting opportunities.
 How
do you hunt caribou in Northern Labrador? Because
the caribou hunting grounds are mostly barren, a spot and stalk
hunting method works well. A good set of binoculars is a great
asset to the hunter for spotting large bulls from afar. It's
often a choice of which stag to take after they are spotted.
What
kind of equipment should I bring?
Visit
our Come Prepared Page and find
out exactly what you need to bring. Once you have booked your
hunt with Labrador-Caribou Wilderness Adventures, you will receive
a well explained hunt preparation document, including an equipment
list that covers this question in detail.
How
far are the camps from Goose Bay?
Our
lodges are located approximately 100 to 250 miles north of Goose
Bay. Float equipped aircraft will be used to transport you to
those areas.
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