| The major challenges in caribou hunts come from the | | | | you could stalk the animal, which would mean that |
| character of the caribou themselves. These animals | | | | you will also be moving surreptitiously moving too. |
| being really fast movers, they move only in groups, | | | | Keep in mind that these animals are very sensitive to |
| and are permanently on the go. So what you will be | | | | smell, have very sharp and extremely aware of their |
| doing when you are caribou hunting is that you will | | | | surroundings; which means if you can see a caribou |
| also have to be moving with the herd. The typical | | | | from your hideout, you can be assured that it is |
| habit of the caribou is to start their wanderings very | | | | aware of your presence too. This makes caribou |
| early, in fact even before the sun rises and they go | | | | hunts extremely thrilling. So which ever way you look |
| on till the sun sets. | | | | at it your hideout is of utmost importance. |
| If you have an experienced guide who is taking you | | | | Moreover when you are on caribou hunts ensure that |
| on caribou hunts, he should generally know the path | | | | you carry all the requisite equipment. If you are an |
| that these animals follow, so that he can station you | | | | archer you will want plenty of extra arrows and a |
| where he is sure that the caribou herd is sure to | | | | really good bow. This sort of hunting for caribou is |
| pass. There are two ways in which you can try to | | | | for the skilled archer and it needs a lot of |
| get a caribou. If you are skilled in archery you could | | | | forethought and planning. |
| use a stationery position to get your target, if not | | | | |