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23 Σεπ 2018 · Caribou can move ridiculously fast on the tundra, and a human traveling across tussocks is no match for them. Instead, you want to concentrate your efforts on caribou that are moving toward you. When you get out in front of a herd, you don’t need to take too many precautions.
29 Σεπ 2024 · Alaska is home to several species of caribou, including the barren-ground caribou, which roam vast areas of tundra and boreal forests. These caribou are known for their migratory behavior, covering hundreds of miles annually in search of food.
The nearby tundra ridges make for great vantage points allowing us to spot migrating Caribou in all directions. Because they are such fast travelers and seldom linger in one spot for long, we focus our efforts in well known pinch points along the Caribou migration routes.
Caribou have the widest and roundest hooves of all deer species. Their large, concave hoofs are spread widely to support the animal in snow and soft tundra and function as paddles when caribou swim across lakes and rivers during migration. Male caribou tend to have larger front hooves than females.
30 Ιαν 2024 · In the tundra regions of Alaska, two primary caribou herds reign supreme: the Porcupine Caribou Herd and the Western Arctic Herd. These herds provide a critical source of sustenance for both indigenous communities and hunters who come from afar.
A Barren-Ground Caribou hunt typically occurs in the fall, during the animals’ migration from their summer to winter ranges. The hunt often involves glassing vast expanses of tundra to locate herds, followed by a stalk to get within shooting range.
Monitoring the caribou hunt is important for caribou management. Harvest data is essential for sustainable management and understanding how hunting is affecting herd size. It is also an opportunity to gather information on caribou health, distribution, and ecology.
