Telling It As It Is

ExpectationsThere is a lot of hype in the "Caribou Business". Add to this a deep and abiding misunderstanding about hunting migrating animals, conditions on the tundra and blatantly false expectations about what a competent and professional outfitter can and does provide and you have a recipe that often leads to frustration and disappointment. Outfitters provide adequate or superior facilities in specified controlled areas which in the past have generally hosted significant numbers of animals. No responsible or reputable outfitter can and should guarantee you will shoot an animal. Outfitters provide opportunity not meat. While caribou are plentiful, their range is so extensive (400,000 square miles) that despite our exclusive control of hundreds of square miles and numerous widely spread outpost camps, the caribou can and on occasion do keep clear of our territory. In such circumstances you will have limited opportunity for success!
"I have hunted my entire life. I consider this hunt to be one of the best. It was a good experience for my son and I to share. I have two sons, see you again soon" Finally, be aware that video promotions often represent hundreds of hours of waiting for a few great shots. Animals die without blood in
full sunlight only in hunting magazines. And large daylong migrations of animals occur in wildlife films (after much editing).
"I
enjoyed the hunt as did my three boys. Everything was well represented.
The information forwarded prior to our hunt was 100% accurate" |
Words of AdviceYear after year I am amazed by certain high volume outfitters and their exaggerated claims and offers of so-called guarantees, gifts, rebates and even further discounts for your return hunt after your unsuccessful first try with them, – how reassuring? Does this mean your first choice was an error? These corporate style outfitters are easily distinguishable at most sport shows with booths manned by local commission motivated agents who have absolutely no direct authority or control of your hunt or your money, – good luck!
"This was my third trip with you, lots of caribou, plenty of fish, a great adventure with great staff and very comfortable accommodations - Simply The Best." For over 30 years, Ungava Adventures still continues to serve the needs of hunters on an individual basis, – not volume! Our family business does so honestly and with the outmost integrity to assure that our trips are realistically presented and delivered. We also believe that gimmicks and high strung salesmen should be reserved for the shopping channel, not be your deciding factor in your selection of a reputable outfitter.
"What a trip. Not only was I
successful with the caribou times two, I also had a blast wing-shooting
for ptarmigan and catching arctic char. I have never experienced such
organization with every aspect of the hunt, and I have been hunting for50
years." |

