Caribou Hunting Outfitters

caribou hunting outfitters

by Eureka Outdoors Inc

Saglek Fjord, Arctic Labrador

Combined hunting and fishing - Trophy Quebec-Labrador Caribou, Un-Baited Black Bear, Arctic Char, also adventure expeditions.

This is majestic Saglek Fjord in the remote Torngat Mountains of Labrador's arctic. Here roams the largest herd of mammals in the world; the George River Caribou Herd with an estimated population of approximately 800,000 animals. We have located our camp on the edge of the non-migratory Korac sub-population. Being the northern most outfitting camp on the entire Atlantic sea board, we are surrounded by uninhabited wilderness, 150 air miles from the nearest Eskimo village and 355 air miles from the nearest town. The Fjord is 120 miles in length and consists of three major arms and dozens of glacier carved valleys. This pristine environment, accessible only by float plane, is still inhabited by Peregrine and Gyr falcons, Polar Bears and Barren Ground Black Bears, Arctic Wolves and Hares, thousands of Seals, and friendly annelake.jpg (15223 bytes) Whales. The wildlife and nature is as it was pre-European contact.

For the arctic adventurer, a unique combination of experiences is available. We offer interpretative tours of the vast Arctic Sea Bird and Seal colonies, visit curious Whales, hike the highest mountains east of the Rockies, and can watch the various predators in their search for food. Rare arctic plants, animals and geologic formations abound. It is not uncommon in this tree-less region to watch Wolves hunting on the various calving areas, see Polar Bears wandering the coast line, and large falcons hunting the various sea birds and Ptarmigan. The views from mountain tops over-looking this iceberg dotted fjord system are truly awe inspiring. This region was inhabited by a number of Eskimo tribes through the millennia and the remains of their ancient villages, summer hunting shelters, and burial grounds can be found throughout the many valleys. This region has remained untouched and uninhabited since their departure.

For the hunting and fishing enthusiast this is truly a paradise. We offer trophy Quebec-Labrador Caribou (100% stag success every year) and unique unbaited Barren Ground Black Bear hunting. Many of our guests have taken Caribou which qualified for the Boone and Crocket or Safari Club International record books, as there are literally thousands of animals in this fjord system. The #1 world record SCI 1988 Quebec-Labrador Caribou was taken from this fjord. Guests are allowed two Caribou and a Bear if desired. The many rivers flowing into this fjord system are thick with Arctic Char. The Char runs start in early August and finish in mid-to-late September. The action is fast and furious; especially at the river mouths during high tide.

Transportation to the camp is via float plane from Goose Bay Labrador directly to the camp. For those not comfortable with float planes arrangements may be made to charter twin engine aircraft to a disserted Dew-Line radar installation a short boat ride from the camp. Once at the camp long distance outings throughout the Fjord are via speed-boats, and walking and hiking is relatively easy in this dry treeless region.

The camp accommodates 6 guests. The camp site consists of several large heavy duck canvas tents on plywood platforms as this afford the opportunity to move to a better hunting or fishing location at a moments notice. The Inuit did not build permanent hunting shelters and after a few thousand years of this way of hunting we know they done this for a reason. The camp facilities include: a 14 foot beamed, 38 foot long supply ship anchored off the camp site, large speed boat for local transportation around the fjord, satellite phone, propane lights and kitchen facilities, full time cook always eager to please, top notch seasoned guides, trophy care. Six day hunting and fishing packages are available. We are limiting this adventure to 24 people and will operate over the best 4 weeks of the season.

price: $6075 US/person/week. Family discounts available.
season: August through early September
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