Caribou Hunting Tips

[Kdog]

I am going caribou hunting in September in Nunavut/Manitoba. Never hunted caribou, just wondering if anyone had any wisdom/tips to pass along to me. Also looking for any suggestions on things I should be doing to prepare between now and then.

[Tex1986]

I went to Alaska caribou hunting a couple of years ago. I was 25 at the time. Make sure your in pretty good shape is all I can say. It's a blast and was the hunt of a lifetime. But it's all work.

[Drycreek3189]

Never hunted them, but as in all guided type hunts, never pass up the first day, what you would take on the last day !

[32drawlength]

Get in shape & practice shooting your bow at 25-75 yards.
Practice at various distances WITHOUT your range finder

[docmay]

I assume you are Bowhunting. Get in shape as mentioned above. Lots of walking on spongy ground. Be ready to crawl or whatever it takes to get close in minimal cover. I would par active to 100 yards and be ready to shoot at least 60 yards. Long range practice will make it easier. Don't be afraid to practice in the wind. Seems like it's always windy in caribou country. Caribou aren't the toughest animal out there and most of the country is open. Try to get an arrow in them. If quartering toward you don't get cute and hug the shoulder. Any good broadhead will work but make sure it flies like a dart. Have fun and don't get disappointed if it's not like the tv shows.

[Kdog]

Thanks guys.

[ultrastealth]

I assume you are Bowhunting. Get in shape as mentioned above. Lots of walking on spongy ground. Be ready to crawl or whatever it takes to get close in minimal cover. I would par active to 100 yards and be ready to shoot at least 60 yards. Long range practice will make it easier. Don't be afraid to practice in the wind. Seems like it's always windy in caribou country. Caribou aren't the toughest animal out there and most of the country is open. Try to get an arrow in them. If quartering toward you don't get cute and hug the shoulder. Any good broadhead will work but make sure it flies like a dart. Have fun and don't get disappointed if it's not like the tv shows.

How about just wait until he turns and gives you a better shot. 9 out of 10 quartering toward shots that I've seen made resulted in at best a long trailing job, and, at worst, lost animals. If he is quartering toward you, he is more than likely going to close the distance some and give you a good broadside shot. As far as caribou go, try to position yourself in front of them. Even when they don't appear to be moving fast, they are uncatchable in the tundra. Get in a high spot and try to predict where they will pass and get there before they do. Caribou are not at all like whitetails, and they will sometimes stand and stair at you rather than run, but they are goofy, so you never know.

[Mr. Whiskers]

Good boots and clothing. Practice out to a 100 yards. It's a blast hunting them.

[drewwland]

Good Boots! lots of walking on rough terrain.

[Kdog]

Thanks for the feedback, there's a few things I hadn't thought of listed. Definitely will be bow or bust. The camp I am going to took 46 caribou for 23 hunters last year so hopefully history repeats itself. (Not all were bow kills but some were.). Thanks again.