Caribou

Canadian Central Barren Ground Caribou bow hunt in Greenland

Spot & stalk your trophy caribou in the coastal mountains of southwest Greenland, north of the capital of Nuuk. Muskox are the most common big game animals in Greenland, and we strongly advise you to consider booking the combination, but you’ll find a healthy population of caribou, and you shouldn’t have any trouble finding good bulls.  Nearly all the combo hunters return with both animals. This is a fair chase guided caribou spot and stalk hunt in the late summer / early fall when temperatures range from 32 to 50f with the weapon (rifle / bow / muzzleoader / handgun) of your choice.  This is a fully guided, all-inclusive hunt with a well-established outfitter - one that I’ve worked with for nearly 20 years. Plan to do some fishing after you tag-out as many of the rivers in the hunting area offer Arctic char fishing. There’s also ptarmigan, waterfowl, and Arctic fox to hunt at no extra charge. This area has a good population of caribou and good quality (bulls over 300 inches) but we recommend all bowhunters consider upgrading to one of their more remote camps via helicopter where you’ll find more animals which have experienced less pressure. P&Y recognizes the resident caribou of Greenland as the Canadien Central Barren Ground Caribou.

Cost: $7,500 for a 6 day hunt

Terrain

This area could be described as low coastal mountains. It’s closer to hills than mountains, and not too bad for hiking but a good exercise routine would be helpful prior to this trip. The animals can generally be found by glassing from the boat or ATV.

It’s a good bowhunting area although it’s tree-less, there’s enough broken (boulders / ridges) ground to offer good concealment for stalk.

What is included in the 5-day hunt

• Services of professional guide (1x1) for the 6-day trip
• Hunting license Caribou tag + Small game + fishing license
• Round trip transfer from Kangerlussusq, Greenland to camp with jet-boat (2 - 5 hrs)
• All equipment (boats, motors) and fuel needed during the hunt
• All the fishing tackle / equipment (arctic char) and shotguns / shells (ptarmigan / waterfowl)
• Field preparation of trophy (hide preparation) while in camp
• All Meals and accommodations (heated tent-camp) while in camp.

What is not included

• Upgrade to include muskox ($3,000) – also includes upgrade to 8 days
• Round trip transportation (from Minneapolis) to Kangerlussusq, Greenland – Current estimate $1,500
• Taxidermy and shipping of trophies back
• Hotels while traveling
• Gratuity for guide and staff (budget 10% (+- personal choice)
• Non-Hunting observer - $3,500
• Helicopter flight (if requested) - $1,500 (estimate).

Typical Travel / Hunt Schedule

• Saturday - Depart Minneapolis, arrive into Iceland via Iceland Air, overnight at hotel in Iceland
• Sunday - Depart Iceland, arrive into Greenland via Iceland Air, overnight at hotel in Greenland
• Monday - Outfitter picks you up, jet boat to camp, get organized, and hunt in the pm
• Tuesday - Hunt all day
• Wednesday - Hunt all day if needed
• Thursday - Hunt all day if needed
• Friday - Hunt all day if needed
• Saturday - Hunt all day if needed
• Sunday - Hunt all day if needed
• Monday - Hunt until noon, jet back to town, overnight in hotel (not included)
• Tuesday - Depart Greenland to Iceland, overnight hotel in Iceland
• Wednesday - Depart Iceland, arrive back in Minneapolis.

Mountain Caribou in Northwest Territories

Travel to the wilds of the McKenzie Mountains in the Northwest Territories to hunt mountain caribou with a great guided caribou outfitter.  You may hunt with gun or bow, but this is our go-to destination for bowhunters as they have a long successful history with bowhunters. This is a 1st class operation from top to bottom, and should be considered one of the best in the Territories. There's a great caribou population in the area and with such immense tracks of wilderness, most bulls survive to maturity and some will sport head gear that will score over 350". They shoot bulls every year that will break the magic 400 inch mark. Hunters stay in remote outpost camps with running water and showers - good meals, good guides and 1st rate equipment.

Expect to stalk bulls in the rugged ridges and valleys above tree line, not all that different than sheep hunting.

Where: Northwest Territories, Southwest of Norman Wells

Cost: $10,800 per person, Deposit: $5,250

What is included in the cost

• Services of licensed professional guide (1x1) for 7 days of hunting (weather permitting)
• All the meals and accommodations (tent-camp)
• Trophy preparations in the field (cape and prepare antlers).

What is not included

• Round trip (120 mile) charter from Normal Wells to camp
• Hunting license and tags
• Export permits
• Items of personal nature.

Hunting Strategy

Glassing from a vantage point and stalking migrating caribou. Bow Hunters will need to intercept the caribou as they move through cover. 

We are currently without a good Alaskan Barren Ground Caribou Hunt, but it's on the radar and I'm working on it.  Call for details (715) 554 - 3302  

We are currently without a  Quebec-Labrador Caribou Hunt, because the season has been shut down.  Call for details (715) 554 - 3302  

We are currently without a  good Woodland Caribou Hunt,  but it's on the radar and I'm working on it.  Call for details (715) 554 - 3302