Labrador

Updated 11/09/06

Labrador Hunting and Fishing Information and Regulations

2-Caribou, 1-Black Bear Camp

Labrador's George River Caribou Herd, with some 850,000 animals is the largest in the world and is growing annually.  Living in herds ranging from a few to thousands, they are almost always moving from one grazing ground to another while stretching out over more than 200 miles of terrain .  The main camp, located at Gemini Lake is fully equipped, permanent structure, constructed of logs.  Staff and guides have their own slepping quarters adjacent to the main camp.   Even with rugged roads, this outfitter is able to cover a fairly large area outside of the site, using boats, vehicles or planes, depending on the terrain and the location of the Caribou.

Outpost camps are located at various areas along the primary migration route and provide direct access to the herds of migrating caribou.  The hunts are conducted by boat or on foot, according to the pace you desire and the location of the herd.  Each camp is constructed of plywood floors, wood and canvas, and can accommodate up to 6 guests comfortably.  They are equipped with oil fired stoves, cooking utensils, bunks and foam mattresses.  A separate facility is provided where guests and guides work together to prepare meals.  "Gear limitation into these outposts is limited to 65#'s per person"  Any overweight will be left behind at the main camp.  For access to these outposts it is necessary to fly in and out at an additional expense.  For the past few years, this has been a very limited necessity only early in the season before the herd really starts to move.

All guides are experienced and are dedicated to making your trip a memorable experience.  Fishing (in season) and bear or small game hunting is offered as a secondary activity.  It will be the priority of the guides to fill the caribou tags and do the caping and preparation of the meat first.  When hunting, you can expect to see caribou withing 15-250 yards. While archery and muzzleloader are acceptable weapons of choice they do make an already challenging hunt more challenging.   For Firearms it is required by law to have a .243 caliber or larger.  We recommend .308, 30-06 or the favorite of most the 7mm STW.

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO CHALLENGE THE BLACK BEAR:

The Black Bear hunting over bait is a very exhilerating experience if you have never done it.  If you have never sat on stand, waiting, knowing a 400 pound plus bruin is in the area and it is starting to get dusk, you know you have to walk out to meet the guide in the dark.  If that doesn't make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, nothing probably ever will.  Labrador, has some of the best Black Bear hunting in the Northeastern part of North America with bears in excess of 400#'s not uncommon and an occassional 600# plus brute being taken.  This outfitter has some of the exceptional Black Bear hunting in Labrador and his guides freshen the baits every day to ensure a quality hunt.  They know what baits are being hit and where not to put you.  Whether you are a skilled Black Bear hunter or a first timer, give this outfitter a chance, I know you will return.

Included in your package:

7 nights accommodations.  You will spend six nights at the hunting camp and one night in Schefferville.
License For Two Caribou (either sex)
Applicable Provincial/Federal Taxes
Reception and ground transportation from and back to Schefferville
Meals while at camp
Experienced guides, 2X1
Fishing (in Season, bear or small game hunting is offered as a secondary activity once caribou tags are filled adjacent to the camp.
Caping and preparation of meat at the camp--Racks in Velvet can be treated to maintain the velvet for a fee
Cold storage in Schefferville

Not included in your package:

Fishing License and hunting licenses for either bear or small game.  Licenses are available for purchase at camp.
Meals in Schefferville
Processing and packaging of your meat for transport.  Cost is approximately $80-90 cdn, per animal, depending on the size.  Meat is vacuum packed.   Price includes airline approved boxes.   Cost of shipping your meat home.
Sleeping bags, towels and personal toiletries.  Your sleeping bag should be suitable for temperatures as low as 30 degrees F.
Refreshments (liquor, pop, etc.), these and snack foods can be purchased in Schefferville
Gratuities (usually $50-100 cdn, depending on how you felt the guide performed)
Transportation to and return from Schefferville
Personal air transportation to out-post or drop tent locations.   Costs are difficult to quote as they depend on the distance traveled, number of hunters, etc.  A general guideline would be in the $300-$500 US per person range.
Ammunition and personal hunting equipment are the responsibility of the guest.
Bear Tag, you will be responsible to pay for the tag.  Bears may be hunted once you have tagged out for your Caribou.  Only bears in excess of 300 #'s will be allowed to be harvested to insure for a continued supply of big bruins from year to year.  If a bear under this weight is harvested you will be charged an additional $500.00 US.

Hunt Cost: $2,995.00

You will Drive to Sept Illes, Quebec, along the St Lawrence River.  This is a beautiful scenic ride which will take approximately 9-10 hours from Montreal.  You should arrive in Sept Ilse on Wednesday evening.  There you will overnight in Sept Illes and the next morning (Always Thursday Morning), board the QNSL (Quebec and Northern Shore Limited) train, which will take you on a wilderness train ride for approximately 12 hours to Schefferville in northern Quebec, (this is a very nice and comfortable way to travel) (bring your cameras) where you will be met by the outfitter and guides who will then take you to town to fill out the license paperwork and get your Caribou Tags.  Then its on to the main camp for a light eat and planning the first days hunt.  We recommend the night before you board the train you purchase some lunch meat and bread, apples, etc for the train ride.  You can purchase sandwiches, drinks and coffee on the train but it is all machines.  For your return trip, you will board the train on Friday Morning the following week and return to Sept Illes, Quebec. The train does have a freezer car for your meat and depending on whether or not you stay over on Friday night when you arrive at Sept Ilse, most hotels have freezers but they have to be reserved in advance before you get on the train.