| Like in earlier times caribou hunting is not common | | | | to hunt in Canada warm clothing that could be totally |
| among the adventures of today. However, there are | | | | camouflaging is necessary. You will also have a few |
| yet a few who still desire this adventure in the arctic | | | | more to add to your packing list which the guide |
| or the sub-arctic regions. For such hunters there are | | | | would be able to tell you. Make sure you get the |
| a lot of caribou to hunt. If you are a resident of the | | | | permission from the Canadian customs to use rifles |
| arctic regions it would be easy but otherwise you will | | | | or guns. |
| surely need a few guidelines and even a guide to | | | | - Keep in touch with your guide throughout and take |
| show you through. | | | | his advice seriously. Remember though you may be |
| - You should decide on the season and the type of | | | | efficient in caribou hunting the guide is more |
| caribou hunting you are planning with bow and arrow, | | | | experienced with the terrain. Caribou hunting is an |
| muzzle loaders or rifles. These should be prepared | | | | interesting and adventurous sport if you go at the |
| and got ready. | | | | right season and be prepared to stay for a minimum |
| - When choosing a guide make sure they are from | | | | of 6 to 8 days. Since caribou are hunted mainly for |
| Alaska or Canada as they would be very familiar with | | | | their skin the best season would be after the second |
| the terrain. You may require the guide to air lift you | | | | week of September when they will shed their old |
| across the terrain to where the herds of caribou are | | | | skin and get new ones. This would be easy to peel |
| found. | | | | off like peeling a banana skin. You can wash and |
| - Clothing is important; especially if you are planning | | | | keep the skin secured. |