fire3517

yep we will arrive on the 13th and hunt ptarmigan untill the evening of the 14th and then start our hunt on the 15th we always go up a day early and pay for it

caribou_sniper

Fire, I can relate. I like to do some bonus ptarmigan hunting while I'm there. Since the the Mirage is booked solid during the early part of season, we can no longer arrive early like we used to. The bird hunting is a nice addition, we always have a blast chasing them around.

fire3517

yeh if you dont book the year you leave getting a spot next year up there is almost impossible i just wish those maps would load before we leave i can call luke at the lodge but he has alot on his mind right now if you know what i mean

caribou_sniper

I book immediately for the next year, but there is no availability for booking an extra day anymore. We used to be able to do that. But, that was before they started booking 100% full. Your going up for the first hunt, so there isn't anybody before you. That's why you still have that option. I like the freedom that bonus day gives you. No big rush to get there. Also gives you a chance to see what's happening.

fire3517

yes your right there is no body in front of us maybe those maps will be avalliable tomarrow hopefuly

DARKSIDE55

The map will be out soon. Long way for most of you to drive. I would call the lodge where you are staying before I went. If there worththeir salt they should tell you where the animals are. And right now it's not looking good. Wait for the map they don't lie.!!!!!

fire3517

DARKSIDE55 i hope the maps look good this waiting game is killing me

DARKSIDE55

Yes I know how you feel. It's a lot of money for a hunt if it don't pan out. My fingers are crossed for all of you.

fire3517

DARKSIDE55 what is your feelings on this you think they have moved?

DARKSIDE55

Oh boy!! I don't want to stick my foot in my mouth. But for the last 3 years the migration pattern has changed. Right now the weather here is crappy but it's not cold enough in my opinion to make them move down. In fact, they've gone back north as you can see by the maps. And the 4 lodges there are feeling the pinch...big time. If the caribou keep up with what they are doing, the Quebec government is going to have to do something. You can't keep paying $400.00 an hour to fly in a helicopter. Or whatever it is now. And even that won't help unless they move because they are not in the hunt zone. Don't everybody jump my case please. I'm waiting just like the rest of you.