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Where are the Caribou?
Newfoundland and Quebec monitor the Caribou herds throughout the year with satellite collars. The collar readings are taken every seven days. We will keep a close watch on these readings to ensure your success in the hunt.
How are your Caribou processed?
We will make sure your Game is properly taken care of, butchered, and packed for travel, etc.
Why do I need a Guide?
As Non-residents, you are required to have a guide to hunt in our province. We provide experienced, knowledgeable guides who are very familiar with the wilderness and local area.
How sure is the hunt?
We have over an 85% success rate and a 100% opportunity for the Fall Caribou hunt during the past 5 years.
When is a good time to get Caribou with their antlers?
Both the Fall and the Winter hunt are opportune times to harvest a trophy rack. The male caribou lose their antlers by the first of December. The Females Keep their antlers until the Calves are born.
When is the Caribou season open?
The season opens August 10th and closes April 30th. The specific dates of our Caribou Hunting Packages are......Schefferville hunts will begin Aug 29th, normally
ending October 8th, but it depends, if weather conditions
permit we will extend the hunt until October 14th. The Winter Hunt will begin with the arrival of the caribou and the zones are opened, usually around Nov 10th. Hunting parties will be notified well in advance, so travel arrangements can made. These hunts will be operated out of Labrador West and our main lodge on the Trans Labrador Highway.
What does the Fall Caribou hunt package include?
- Lodging while in Schefferville
- Hunting License for Two Caribou
- 5 hunting days
- Transportation while Hunting in Schefferville.
- Game export Permit
- Taxes
- Field Dressing
- 1 cape
- Camp (shower available)
- All meals while at the camp
- Guide services
- Satellite Phone available (cost per use)
- Trophy care and meat boxes
What does the Winter Caribou hunt package include?
- Lodging
- Hunting License for Two Caribou
- 3 hunting days 4 nights lodging
- Transportation while Hunting.
- Game export Permit
- Taxes
- Field Dressing,
- Butcher shop available (Extra charge)
- Shower available
- All meals while at the camp
- Guide services
- Snowmobile rental is available
- Trophy care
- Satellite Phone available (cost per use)
What is not Included in the Fall and Winter Caribou Packages?
-Hotel accommodations,
-Personal Hunting equipment,
-Alcoholic beverages,
-Sleeping bags,
-Towels and personal care items,
-Clothing,
- Warm Clothing,
- Boots,
-foul weather gear,
-Orange vest,
-Gratuities
What are the rates for the Fall Caribou Hunt?
What are the rates for the Winter Caribou Hunt?
What are the dates of the Fall Caribou Hunt?
Schefferville hunts will begin Sept 1st, normally ending October 6th, but depending on weather conditions will extend the hunt until October 13th.
What are the dates of the Winter Caribou Hunt?
The Winter Hunt will begin with the arrival of the caribou and the zones are opened, usually around Nov 10th. Hunting parties will be notified well in advance, so travel arrangements can made.
What about Firearms?
Hand guns are Illegal. The Rifle should be at a minimum of 243 caliber. Firearms brought into Canada must be in an approved lockable hard case. Ammunition must be transported in a separate piece of luggage.Hand guns are NOT allowed into Canada---they are classed as restricted or prohibited firearms. Firearms capable of firing bullets in rapid succession during one pressure of the trigger or any firearm that has been adapted from a rifle or shotgun so that its barrel is less than 457-mm (18 inches) in length or less than 660-mm (26 inches) in overall length are also restricted. You can declare your firearms in writing, in triplicate, using the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (form CAFC 909). Please fill out the declaration form ahead of time to save time at the point of entry. However, wait until you arrive at the point of entry to sign the form because a customs officer must witness your signature. Once the customs officer has confirmed your declaration, it will serve as a temporary licence for you and as a temporary registration certificate for all the firearms listed on it (for up to 60 days). You can download Form (JUS 909 EF) at the Canadian border services agency. You can also go toCanada Firearms Centre (Phone 1-800-731-4000 for more information.
How about Trophy antlers?
If traveling by train you can bring Two full unsplit racks. If traveling by Air you can bring one full rack, and one split rack.Call or E-Mail for Reservations or Information:
Please do not Hesitate to call us for any Questions:
Vernon Upton @ (207)694-3423
Gary Travers @ (709) 944-6315
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