Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
06-24-2007, 07:57 PM
#1091
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: James Bay Frontier, Ont. Canada
Posts: 337
RE: Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
From the opening of season, Nov. 15, if you are not driving up and back, forget it. You can fly split racks back anytime. And yeah, check them in as bagage. But the nearest airport is 300 miles away. Like I said, if you can't drive up and back, don't bother coming. And bringing a 2 wheel drive at that time of year is like playing Russian Roulet.
06-25-2007, 09:53 PM
#1092
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Kokomo, In.
Posts: 2,151
RE: Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
Holy crap....my eyes are about ready to fall out of my head!!! This is THE BEST THREAD EVER!!! You guys are AWESOME! There is soooo much information on here that I know I never would have gotten otherwise! I feel like my head is ready to pop! lol
06-27-2007, 04:40 AM
#1093
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Linwood, Michigan
Posts: 168
RE: Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
The winter hunt is a drive up deal unless you are independently wealthy and have your own aircraft. The important thing is being prepaired. Make sure your truck is in good condition, tires, battery, tow strap come-along, dry gas, toolbox, etc........ The drive is long and can be a bit treacherous but common sense and preparation make the difference. It gets you a lot farther than careless and stupid, and believe meI have seen a lot of stupid in sevenyears. It is also not a good time to break in a new hunting partner. Go with someone you know and have hunted with before and can depend onso you know what to expect.
06-28-2007, 10:47 AM
#1095
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 460
RE: Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
I drop one in each tank of gas - takes me 10 tanks of gas RT from NH. I also take 2 5G cans of gas but Ireally do not need them and are for an emergency.In2004 we drove all the way out toK595TTR after going up top above LA1 - needed a splash to make it back to Mirage.If you have a 300+ mile range you should make it between all the stops and have a good huntingrange from the lodge. I recommendbetween 5 and 10G reserveat all times and don't forget to split some DG in these cans.
One thing isalso don't bring too much - its not a camping tripand I see alot of guys are loaded withalot of extra junk they will never need. Bringthe basic emergency stuffand what you need for your lodge. I will likely have 4 or so spots for 30 NOV @ Mirgae if you want to get a spot let me know.
One thing isalso don't bring too much - its not a camping tripand I see alot of guys are loaded withalot of extra junk they will never need. Bringthe basic emergency stuffand what you need for your lodge. I will likely have 4 or so spots for 30 NOV @ Mirgae if you want to get a spot let me know.
06-28-2007, 01:55 PM
#1096
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Kokomo, In.
Posts: 2,151
RE: Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
I won't be going up this year. I have other obligations/hunts that have taken up my time off of work. I was wanting to go up next year. I like to prepare at least a year ahead, so I have the details nailed down.
Are chains required and if not, should I take some along anyway?
Thanks!!
Are chains required and if not, should I take some along anyway?
Thanks!!
06-28-2007, 05:21 PM
#1097
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,796
RE: Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
There are some good hills and the road does get icy, but its cleared often. If you have 4wd you will get thru, but you may have to slow down and take it easy. Also, watch out for the locals, they like to run the road in front of you and slow you down.
06-28-2007, 06:08 PM
#1098
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 460
RE: Quebec Winter Caribou Hunting
Hey!!! You are really Santa...
Great shot of what you hope to see past LG3 and not before!
MONIE - Tire chains are not allowed - although, if you had the ice on the Taiga Road like my brother in law did 2 years back - I do not think any one will argue with you. Roards are not bad - just stay on them the shoulder is no where.
Great shot of what you hope to see past LG3 and not before!
MONIE - Tire chains are not allowed - although, if you had the ice on the Taiga Road like my brother in law did 2 years back - I do not think any one will argue with you. Roards are not bad - just stay on them the shoulder is no where.