QUEBEC-LABRADOR CARIBOU HUNTS

The Quebec government has decided to only allow the harvest of one bull per hunter in 2014. Package prices have dropped a small amount due to limiting hunters to one bull, but the outfitter’s expenses remain the same. He will also drop the number of hunters per camp from 8 to 6.

2013 proved to very successful. He had 150 hunters and 146 scored on at least one bull and most took two. 6 black bears were also taken during the hunts. In 2012 they hosted 170 hunters and 165 took home bulls and 90 percent of those took home 2. They had over 20 bowhunters and all scored on bulls, including a Boone and Crockett record book bull. 3 bears were also taken last fall.

They have 27 camps and typically only take enough hunters to fill 4 for any particular week. This gives them numerous locations to move hunters if the caribou sightings are down. This outfit has purchased additional camps north of the 57^th parallel giving them the unique availability to hunt both north and south of the 57^th, increasing the odds considerably to access caribou. They offer a couple hunt packages, ALL FAIR CHASE.

6X1 HUNT PACKAGE is priced at $5,900

A camp helper will be provided. Meals will be pre-packaged. Hunters will have no assistance in the field and will be expected to prepare their own meals and do camp chores.

4X1 HUNT PACKAGE is priced at $7,100

The 4x1 option is a semi-guided service for those who do not require a guide by their side at all times in the field. With this package, the guide will split up his time amongst the group of 4 and provide assistance with the field work after the caribou have been harvested. A pack frame will be necessary for this hunt. Food and cook is also provided.

3X1 HUNT PACKAGE is priced at $7,400

This will be for 2 guides and 6 hunters. Cook and meals will be provided. Bring a pack frame to assist in the work.

2X1 HUNT PACKAGE is priced at $7,900

Each pair of hunters is accompanied by a full time guide on this hunt. Your guide will help you spot, stalk and put an ambush on your caribou and once your caribou is harvested he will look after all the chores of quartering, deboning, caping and packing it out for you. A pack frame is not necessary for this package. Food and cook is also provided.

Hunts start August 28 and run to October 3. If the government goes back to a 2 caribou limit we expect the packages to increase by $400 plus the hunters would pay for the second tag.

All 8-day packages, 6 hunting, include roundtrip airfare from Montreal to Schefferville, one caribou license, taxes, parking and shuttle service in Montreal, lodging in Schefferville or Lac Pau, flights to camp, boat and motor, meat boxes, English speaking guides, emergency satellite phone communication, and cold storage in Schefferville.

The outfitter gives a $1,000 discount to students accompanied by a parent, $100 discount per hunter for a group of 4 and a $500 discount on repeat hunters.

Not included is a 7-day fishing license of $42, black bear license of $150 or small game license at $85. Meals and beverages during overnight, if applicable, in Schefferville or Caniapiscau. Sleeping bags and towels, accommodations in Montreal or gratuities. Meat butchering and vacuum sealing if required in Schefferville, normally $80 per caribou, or overnight in Montreal. Antler transportation on the return flight to Montreal. HCU consultants Craig Green, Bob Wodzisz and Cliff Graham have been on this hunt. Hunt CU27.

Steve Shook with his first caribou.