ABOUT OUTFITTER:
This exclusive guided Muskox hunt offers one of the most authentic Northern adventures available today. Set amidst the vast tundra of Canada’s Arctic region, this experience combines exceptional trophy quality, traditional Inuit guiding, and the rugged beauty of the North. Hunters can expect a fully outfitted and well-organized expedition, designed for both comfort and success, while offering an unforgettable immersion into the land, wildlife, and culture of the Arctic.
HUNT DETAILS:
This Muskox hunt is available during two primary seasons: February through April, when the tundra is frozen and snow-covered, and again in late August through the first 10-15 days of October when the landscape turns to its short but vibrant fall colors. Caribou hunting is available during late summer and early fall, often overlapping with the Muskox season for hunters seeking a combination hunt. Most hunts span five to ten days depending on the species targeted and the client’s preferences. Hunters can expect to see an abundance of game each day—typically 25 to 40 Muskox, and several Caribou depending on range conditions and migration patterns. Both species are available in trophy and subsistence quality, with an exceptional success rate averaging 90 to 95 percent for Muskox and 85 to 95 percent for Caribou. Caribou are hunted during the Fall only. To be moderate the outfitter will only harvest 8-10 Caribou per season with clients.
A typical winter day begins early, with guides preparing the gear and sleds for travel across the frozen tundra. The journey to the hunting area often takes place over sea ice and open plains, where the sight of a Muskox herd against the snow is unforgettable. Once a mature bull is located, a careful stalk begins across the wind-hardened landscape. After a successful harvest, hunters return to camp or local accommodations by dusk for a warm meal and rest. During the late summer and fall season, hunters travel by boat or ATV to reach the hunting grounds, occasionally hiking into position for the final approach. Evening meals are enjoyed in camp, often featuring locally harvested Muskox, Caribou, or Arctic Char prepared by the guides or a camp cook.
All hunts include lodging, meals, field transportation, field dressing and trophy care, cold storage of harvested animals, and assistance with any export or shipping documentation. Not included are travel costs to and from the hunt location, license and tag fees, gratuities, excess baggage or shipping charges, and alcoholic beverages, which are restricted in most northern communities. Field dressing and meat preparation are done to the client’s specifications, and any meat not taken home is donated to local families or organizations. Trophy exports within Canada require a Nunavut export permit, while international clients may need CITES documentation depending on their destination country. Full assistance is provided with this process.
Transportation throughout the hunt is provided by experienced local guides using a combination of snowmobiles and traditional sleds during winter months, and ATVs or boats during the open-water season. This ensures safe and efficient travel across the terrain, regardless of seasonal conditions.
OTHER THINGS TO DO AFTER THE HUNT:
Summer/Fall: Fishing for Arctic Char in the river beside the community, Hiking, Sightseeing/tours, berry picking (crowberries & wild blueberries)
Winter/early spring: Hunting for furbearers (wolves/wolverines), sight seeing/tours, Ice fishing for Arctic Char or Lake Trout
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Accommodations are clean, warm, and comfortable, with options ranging from local hotels offering full amenities to heated prospector tents or small cabins set up in the field. Meals are included throughout the stay, featuring a mix of traditional northern fare and hearty field meals. Single hunters may have private or shared rooms depending on availability, while couples and groups can be accommodated separately upon request.
LICENSE INFORMATION:
All hunters are required to obtain a valid Canadian hunting license and species tag before the hunt begins. Tags are species-specific and can be purchased locally. Each license allows for the harvest of one animal per tag, with the opportunity to pursue Muskox and, during late summer and fall months, Barren-Ground Caribou.
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