Yukon Mountain Caribou Hunts

This HFA Endorsed Outfitters offers an abundant population of Mountain Caribou. They boast a success rate over 90% and have been fortunate enough that each season several trophies score well enough to make the record book. The majority of caribou they harvest will score over 360 B & C. They offer Caribou hunts as a specific 5 day or 10 day hunt from August 1st-October 15th, but they can also be harvested as a second animal in combination with sheep, moose or grizzly. The Caribou hunts are offered as a horseback hunt throughout the season but there are several areas that can offer backpack hunts as well.

As per Yukon law, each hunter has a designated guide and unless otherwise requested there is only one hunter per camp. This outfitter offers a great mixed bag area and there is always an excellent chance of taking a second animal during a 10 day hunt. Tags for all the animals are included in the hunt price but harvest fees are extra for any additional animals harvested.

During August bulls form small bachelor groups at high elevation in the mountains. The caribou start to lose velvet mid to late August. The Bulls are on the move during this time so be prepared to travel with a spike camp. In September the bulls move lower and mix with the cows & calves. The rut begins in early September and on average each herd will contain a couple dozen cows and 3-4 mature Bulls.

These Caribou hunts are an excellent chance to get out and see some beautiful territory in the great white north. Mountain Caribou are becoming increasingly hard to hunt as opportunities are dwindling to get tags. This is one of the best opportunities that remains available for the subspecies.