In the meantime, a javie has been killed.

Thanks for all the info, this really helpful!

Good to know that getting within bow range is doable. It sounds like their curiosity can be used to the hunters advantage a little bit then? I've seen woodland caribou flagged in with a white handkerchief, so maybe that would work similarly on barren ground caribou. Either way, it sounds like a fun challenge!

Jim, that sounds like a very interesting experience. I would be really happy to get a 25 yard shot. Somewhat related, I have a friend that works on the pipeline as a corrosion engineer, and they love it. The pictures that they've sent look fantastic!

mnbwhtr, that is a great caribou, and that is very cool that you've gotten a chance to harvest all 5 species! As a kid I always watched the hunting programs on ESPN on Sunday mornings where they would go hunt the big Quebec Labrador caribou migrations, and told myself I'd do it one day. Unfortunately with the season closed for the foreseeable future, I don't know if that will ever happen. Woodland caribou is at the top of my list, but barren ground caribou seem to be the most obtainable/affordable at this point. Either way they all are very cool animals!

What did you all think of the meat off of your caribou? I've only ever had it in sausage, and have heard mixed things on how it actually tastes on its own.

Yep.  Looks like what some of us have been doing for 45 years and others have done for thousands and thousands.  Thanks for sharing.

1816 is 44# spine at 28"

1916 is 52/53# spine at 28"

With that much weight up front and left long, 1916s should work. You may need to do a little tinkering to get the best length.  Doubt they'll seem stiff, but if they are, a low stretch string would solve the problem. 

Currently shooting 700 Dark Timbers cut 30 inches with 250 up front from my 38@28 Kanati longbow.  I draw 27.5 inches and shooting a B55 string.  I really wanted to pick up some 1916 Autumn Orange shafts to fletch up.  Do you think if I leave the 1916's at 30 inches that they will shoot out of my bow or do I need an 1816 shaft?  Really wanted orange. 

Nice heavy boar for sure........wish I signed up but there's always 2027.

  Congrats. Nice story and pics Mint. Thanks for sharing with us. By the way how did you get your meat back home to Long Island. Thanks

  Tony

Good luck to Joe, that ole boar has quite the mowhawk!!! Either one is going to be a delicious trophy!!!



Jason

Joe sent me a couple of pictures of hogs he's chasing at night. One big sow and one big boar.

Let's wish him luck!