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P.O. Box 442
Ellicottville, New York
USA 14731
(716) 699-4835
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Indrek Kongats
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Tracey Kongats
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Mountain Time Zone
12975 Pommel Circle
Elbert, Colorado
USA 80106
(719) 930-1529
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Morten Fadum
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Northern Quebec's migratory caribou herds criss-cross an area of over 1,000,000 square kilometers (400,000 square miles) and can travel up to 6,000 square kilometers (3,700 square miles) per year. The Leaf River herd has more than doubled since 2001 up from 260,000 to 628,000 caribou. The Leaf River herd is a very healthy herd and over the past ten years has been the most reliable in both migration time and pattern as well as trophy quality. In hunting a migratory herd we will spend most of the days on the hill tops "glassing" the open tundra in search of groups of large bachelor bulls as well as solitary bulls in search of a harem of his own.

The actual hunt will usually change day to day depending on what the animals are doing. It could be purely spot and stalk, wait in ambush or a combination of the two. Each morning you will leave camp by boat with your guide. Each guide usually has their "favourite" areas to hunt but a lot of thought comes into the final decision every morning based on what went on the day before.

Your guide will be with you to help judge the quality of the bulls that you are seeing as caribou all tend to look massive. This is primarily the Leaf River Herd which is the largest and healthiest herd in northern Quebec, however we will get a mix of the George River Herd throughout the season. The camp operates it's caribou hunts during prime time beginning mid August and running through until the end of September and can be enjoyed with rifle, bow or black powder.

The camp is located in the area known as the Ungava Bay Region of northern Quebec's Eastern Arctic. It is in Inuit controlled lands, governed under the James Bay Agreement. The area consists of 300,000 square miles of the most pristine landscapes, dotted with as many lakes as land. It is above the tree line, which offers clear and open shooting. However, the rolling hillside provides enough relief for stalking. The location has been carefully selected over years of research and flying. It is on the west shore of Lac Dufreboy, situated 85 miles due west of Kuujjuaq and intersects the main caribou migration trails. You will begin to see these trails etched into the stone and tundra landscapes to the east of camp on your flight in.

The camp itself is very comfortable and consists of two individual wooden cabins set up to accommodate 4 hunters in each and two cabins for the guides and kitchen staff. The kitchen and dining area is extremely well equipped and is separate from the sleep cabins. The camp has hot & cold running water, generator and oil heat.

Meals are "camp" style. They are healthy and nourishing with no shortage of supplies to contend with. We have a full time cook as well a camp caretaker who makes sure everything is in order when you arrive back to camp after a days hunt. We can assure to you that it is clean, comfortable and well maintained. Please note that special arrangements can be made to accommodate couples.

Kevin Mattice, owner of High North Outfitting, has the only operation that is not a "high volume" outfit. There will be only 8 hunters per week and Kevin is present at camp during the duration of your stay.

All Packages Include:

• round trip airfare from Montreal to Kuujjuaq & Return
• air charter service to and from camp
• reception service in Kuujjuaq to and from camp
• all applicable taxes (PST & GST) with non-resident rebate issued
• packages are guided 2 hunters per guide
• licenses related to package booked
• fully equipped guide with boat, motor and unlimited fuel
• professional trophy preparation of capes & antlers
• packing of meat in airline approved tote boxes
• shipping of 200 pounds of meat from camp to Montreal
• shipping of capes from camp to Montreal
• shipping of split antlers from camp to Montreal

Your guide will be responsible not only for your personal safety on a daily basis but will assist in trophy selection, field dressing, professional caping and will be a key part of the overall success and enjoyment of your hunt. He will be well equipped with boat, motor and unlimited fuel along with his personal guide gear.

• hotel accommodations in Montreal
• meals in Montreal or enroute
• sleeping bag, pillow case, towels (personal affects)
• soft drinks, beer, alcoholic beverages (make prior arrangements)
• shipping of baggage in excess of 75 pounds northbound
• shipping of meat to final destination
• taxidermy work
• butchering services
• gratuities
• Travel & Medical Insurance
• Cancellation Insurance

Additional Licenses:

During the caribou hunt, clients are welcome to purchase additional licenses which would allow them to fish or ptarmigan hunt during open seasons. The cost of the licenses are indicated below and are available at camp and payable by cash.