Hunting Central Canadian Barrenground Caribou
Tyler Allred Hunt#1: August 20-26, 2008
Central Canadian Barrenground Caribou
Each summer, the animals in the Bathurst Caribou herd journey from the calving grounds near the Arctic coast southward to the treeline. Peterson's Point Lake Lodge lies in the midst of their southward migration route. Traveling along time-honored trails, thousands of caribou pass through Point Lake each season. In August, the animals are dark brown with a short, smooth coat and massive, velvet covered antlers. As the weeks pass, the velvet peels off, leaving the antlers with a polished appearance. As cooler temperatures arrive the bulls grow heavy white manes with a prominent white stripe along their flanks.
Fall Caribou migrationTo learn more about caribou, please check out our caribou facts here.
Your Hunt
As the only outfitter on this 70-mile long lake, you will enjoy exclusive access to hundreds of square miles of prime caribou habitat. Whether you choose to hunt with rifle, bow or black powder, our seven-day, all inclusive hunts offers you an unparalleled opportunity to take home a trophy Barrenground Caribou bull. We have a maximum of 10 hunters per hunt, 50 per season. We include fishing as part of our package after the hunt is completed. There are also opportunities to hunt wolf & wolverine while on your hunt or after you bagged your caribou.Hunting Guides
Each group of two hunters is provided with the services of one guide, who are an integral part of Peterson's Point Lake Lodge. These experienced, professional outdoors people are highly motivated and committed to providing you with a first-class hunting experience. Many of our guides have received their National Hunting Guide Certificate and are certified by the Government of Northwest Territories for their skills and professionalism.
2010 Caribou Hunt Dates
Hunt #1: August 20 – 26
Hunt #2: August 26 – September 1
Hunt #3: September 1 – 7
Hunt #4: September 11 – 17
Please click here for a detailed hunt itinerary.
Download our Caribou Hunting Brochure (PDF)Caribou Hunt Package & Rate Information:
Our seven day Central Canadian Barrenground Caribou hunt provides you with five full days of hunting including: one caribou tag (second caribou tag option where available), *options for wolf, wolverine and small game as well as fishing for trophy lake trout after the hunt. Stay in comfortable, shared cabins, enjoy hearty meals professionally prepared by our cook and enjoy a hot shower & sauna after your day hunting (details provided below). Rate: $6,000.00 from Yellowknife, NT. Non-hunter rate; $3,250.00. GST included. Prices are based on booking groups of two and are subject to change depending on currency exchange rate and fuel increases. Maximum # of hunters: 12 per hunt.
Package Includes:
- One caribou tag (second tag option where available for $1000.00)
- Chartered floatplane from Yellowknife to lodge and return
- Daily breakfast and dinner in the lodge and a packed lunch
- Guides: 2 x 1 (Standard hunter to guide ratio is 2 x 1. 1 x 1 option is available for an extra $1,200.00)
- Furnished Modern Cabins: including sleeping bags with liners & pillows
- Hot Shower and Sauna
- Boats equipped with two motors, boat seats with back rest
- Boxing of meat for shipping in Rubbermaid containers
- Shipping of meat and antlers to Yellowknife from lodge
- Lifejackets/Bug jackets
- Personalized shuttle to and from Yellowknife airport/hotel/float base
- Fishing available after the hunt: rods & reels supplied for your convenience.
- Gratuities, alcoholic beverages & mix, cancellation insurance, hotel accommodations and meals in Yellowknife or Edmonton. Any expenses incurred due to delays caused by inclement weather, mechanical or other reasons beyond our control.
- Velvet preservation fee $75.00/antler, skinning & salting capes $25.00 each. Trophy fee(s) $150.00 (plus GST) per animal; this is payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, after the hunt, major credit cards are accepted.
- *Tags for wolf, wolverine and small game.
Download our Caribou Hunting Information Sheet
(Hunting Info. PDF format)Published Hunting Articles
August in the Arctic - by Guy Eastman Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal (PDF)
The Legacy Lives On - by Cameron Hanes Eastmans Bowhunting Journal (PDF)A deposit of $2,500.00 is required to confirm your reservation. Prices and reservations are based on booking groups of two people. Deposits are non-refundable; substitute hunters are allowed. Payment can be made by cheque. We do not accept credit cards.
Wolf & Wolverine Hunting: As part of your package you have the option to hunt for wolf and/or wolverine while on your hunt. Licenses are $70.00 each. Small game license (season begins September 1st ) are $50.00.
Barry Gillis with wolf
Dwayne Stryle with guide Chad Peterson and wolverine
Archery: Bow hunting on the tundra can be a rewarding and challenging experience. Hiking, stalking your animal takes skill, patience and accuracy in this open country. Glacial erratics (large boulders left by moving ice sheets) and small stunted evergreen forests provide some cover while hunting caribou, however these natural barriers are not always located where you will be hunting. On an annual basis, approximately 14% of our guests choose to hunt with a bow. We recommend that archery hunters book in the first or second hunt as the weather is warmer and the caribou spend more time grazing. This provides better opportunities for stalking. As the weather turns cooler, the caribou migrate much faster.
Ike Eastman, with his #7 Pope and Young record caribou. Guide Paul
Jones on left.
Chris Parfett and Dallas Muise Hunt #1: August 20-26, 2009.
Responsible Outfitting - Our Commitment to you and wildlife
“The true hunter counts his achievement in proportion to the effort involved and the fairness of the sport”
Saxton Pope
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Purchasing a big game hunt is a time and financial investment, so ensuring you have a successful hunt is of utmost importance to us. Having a successful hunt means different things to different people. The prospect of returning home with a ‘book' animal is very exciting to some people whereas others are thrilled by the pursuit and as a result harvest a representative bull. Experiencing a new and unique area, seeing indigenous wildlife and developing camaraderie with fellow hunters are also aspects of a hunt that contribute to its overall success.
As a responsible outfitter, we don't promise you what we can't deliver. We make no guarantees about getting a ‘book' animal; this is the sport of hunting, we have no control over the weather or the caribou migration. What you can expect is that we will give 110% effort to make your entire trip a success. We stress the importance of fair chase and responsible hunting. We guarantee that we will provide you with a well run operation offering you excellent lodging, top-notch equipment, great meals and expert guides. We have been in business over 20 years and the number of guests that return to hunt with us is a testimony to our service.
What does responsible hunting mean to us? On a very elementary level it means following the law, this is the foundation of for fair chase, but really it goes well beyond legislation, emphasizing respect for wildlife and behaving in a way that does not dishonour the hunter, the hunted or the environment. Following safe firearm handling procedures, observing local customs and being thoughtful are also personal codes of conduct that we feel are necessary to be a responsible hunter. It also means making appropriate preparations for your hunt, which include but are not limited to your physical fitness, shooting skills, as well as learning about the animal being pursued. Your ability to hike the hills and walk without difficulty, attaining and maintaining your rifle or bow skills to make a clean, quick kill, your comfort level with using your equipment at varying distances as well as your stalking ability are all components being a responsible hunter that fundamentally aid in the overall success of your hunt.
2009 Guest Remarks:
“The trip you provided for us may have spoiled our hunting forever. We never would have thought that we would have seen that many caribou in five days! It will take us many hunting trips around home to see that many animals! We are starting to get a group together for 2012 or 2013 and will without question be booking with you. Thanks for everything. Your outfit is first class and your guides were great, don’t change a thing."
Chris Parfett, Bittern Lake, AB“Peterson’s provided exceptional service right from arrival at the airport to departure. Unbelievable hunting & tourist experience – wonderful local knowledge.”
Aaron Gramlich, Hughenden, AB“Peterson’s is a top of the line hunting lodge. From the accommodations to the service that they provided, airport pick up, setting up hotel reservations, float plane flights, both going and returning. Their warm personalities made this trip something special.”
Charles Karp, Farmingdale, NY“My first hunt and the caribou I bagged is expected to score around 400 in Boone & Crocket record book. The trip was incredible and the Peterson outfit was outstanding. The ecological part of the hunt was absolutely incredible and worth the trip if you hunt or not. Point Lake also has incredible lake trout and grayling fishing.”
Ron Mason, Invermere, BC“The best northern experience I ever had, hospitality, service, amenities, experience, administration, facilities. It does not get better.”
Keith Levoir, Okotoks, AB“Thanks for a wonderful time at your lodge. It truly is FIRST CLASS all the way! The hunting and fishing was fantastic. It is going to be very difficult to beat my experiences at Peterson’s !. Thanks for helping make this great memory!”
Ernie Unger, Idaho Falls, UT"It's not any one person but everybody I met and dealt with from being met at the airport and toured around to the very dedicated, experienced staff and just the great people at the lodge. I came for the experience and left with the new friends. The Best!!“
Darrell Roddick, Sherwood Park, ABQuestions?
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