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Knowing which Caribou to shoot

tealmantealman Posts: 10 New Member
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Does any know of "guide"/photo internet location to get an idea of what antler set/size to look for on a decent caribou? Of course everyone wants a "trophy" but there may not be any around and a nice one will do just fine. I'll be going to Alaska next month for a hunt.
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  • Farm Boy DeuceFarm Boy Deuce Posts: 6,083 Senior Member
    #2
    Third from the left, always. It is a position of honor and respect in the caribou herd where the biggest bull is. Always.

    Barring that, I would shoot the one the guide says to shoot.
    I am afraid we forget sometime that the basic and simple things brings us the most pleasure.
    Dad 5-31-13
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  • Six-GunSix-Gun Posts: 8,155 Senior Member
    #3
    First of all, congrats on that hunt! It should be an amazing time. I do the same kind of study you're talking about when hunting a new or unfamiliar species or local "sub"-species for a given area. I wish I could help you, but know of no such site.
    Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
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  • JayhawkerJayhawker Posts: 18,362 Senior Member
    #4
    I would think that your guide will point you in the right direction...I've always heard that "double shovels" are desirable...
    Sharps Model 1874 - "The rifle that made the west safe for Winchester"
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  • snake284snake284 Posts: 22,429 Senior Member
    #5
    Y'all got this all wrong. It's so easy, why you shoot the one whose number you draw. Last time I went I drew number 45. Of course I'm dyslexic and I shot number 54. Pissed em big time because Number 54 was the head guide's number and the Biggest Caribou. So I guess I won't be going next year....

    :rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
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  • jaywaptijaywapti Posts: 5,116 Senior Member
    #6
    My old hunting buddy who was an Alaskan guide told me try to get a "double shovel " and find one with a high forward curl at least as high as his body, Up in N.B. I think there all woodland caribou , never hunted them so I don't know if there's any real difference in the two.

    JAY
    THE DEFINITION OF GUN CONTROL IS HITTING THE TARGET WITH YOUR FIRST SHOT
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  • orchidmanorchidman Posts: 8,438 Senior Member
    #7
    Shoot the one with the nametag on it that says Rudolph. If you cant read his name tag, look for the one with the red nose.

    That way Santa will get lost..............and thus saving gun funds all over the world.
    Still enjoying the trip of a lifetime and making the best of what I have.....
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  • snake284snake284 Posts: 22,429 Senior Member
    #8
    orchidman wrote: »
    Shoot the one with the nametag on it that says Rudolph. If you cant read his name tag, look for the one with the red nose. et lost..............and thus saving gun funds all over the world.

    Oh there you go again! Bah Humbug! That's the kind of thought process you develop when you stand on your head all day...

    :tooth:
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
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  • jaywaptijaywapti Posts: 5,116 Senior Member
    #9
    I know when ya look at a world globe your standing on your head, what I don't understand is all the times I've been to N.Z. my feet are always on the ground :rotflmao:

    JAY
    THE DEFINITION OF GUN CONTROL IS HITTING THE TARGET WITH YOUR FIRST SHOT
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  • snake284snake284 Posts: 22,429 Senior Member
    #10
    jaywapti wrote: »
    I know when ya look at a world globe your standing on your head, what I don't understand is all the times I've been to N.Z. my feet are always on the ground :rotflmao:

    JAY

    Now there ya go Jay, making things complicated with Facts!

    :rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
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  • Jeff in TXJeff in TX Posts: 2,641 Senior Member
    #11
    Jayhawker wrote: »
    I would think that your guide will point you in the right direction...I've always heard that "double shovels" are desirable...

    Seriously, dang on my Antelope hunt all I could hear the guide saying was eenie meenie miney mo! :rotflmao:

    Best of luck on your hunt, can't wait to see some pictures~
    Distance is not an issue, but the wind can make it interesting!

    John 3: 1-21
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  • Big Al1Big Al1 Posts: 8,816 Senior Member
    #12
    Never hunted 'boos! They have some impressive head gear! Whatever you take, I'm sure it will be a trophy no matter how big the rack is!!
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  • WeatherbyWeatherby Posts: 4,953 Senior Member
    #13
    One tip I'll say is gut them quickly and carefully.
    The moss/lichen they eat makes them bloat almost instantaneously.
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  • VarmintmistVarmintmist Posts: 8,305 Senior Member
    #14
    orchidman wrote: »
    Shoot the one with the nametag on it that says Rudolph. If you cant read his name tag, look for the one with the red nose.

    That way Santa will get lost..............and thus saving gun funds all over the world.
    HEY!!!

    I am counting on the Bearded Weird for a stock this year. Leave the forward mounted radar alone.
    It's boring, and your lack of creativity knows no bounds.
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  • snake284snake284 Posts: 22,429 Senior Member
    #15
    Weatherby wrote: »
    One tip I'll say is gut them quickly and carefully.
    The moss/lichen they eat makes them bloat almost instantaneously.

    Oh, nice, that's Gross! I guess I won't be going this year!!! Pardon me while I PUKE!

    :rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

    Seriously, I did eat some caribou at a wild game dinner one time and it was one of the best meats there.
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
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  • orchidmanorchidman Posts: 8,438 Senior Member
    #16
    Actually, you cant go wrong if you hire a red headed guide by the name of Rudolph..........................cos, Rudolph the Red knows reindeer.
    Still enjoying the trip of a lifetime and making the best of what I have.....
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  • Six-GunSix-Gun Posts: 8,155 Senior Member
    #17
    Varmintmist wrote: »
    HEY!!!

    I am counting on the Bearded Weird for a stock this year. Leave the forward mounted radar alone.

    You actually revived a question running through my head for years: does Rudolph's nose operate at 60Hz?
    Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
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  • Farm Boy DeuceFarm Boy Deuce Posts: 6,083 Senior Member
    #18
    Six-Gun wrote: »
    You actually revived a question running through my head for years: does Rudolph's nose operate at 60Hz?

    400Hz system.
    I am afraid we forget sometime that the basic and simple things brings us the most pleasure.
    Dad 5-31-13
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  • snake284snake284 Posts: 22,429 Senior Member
    #19
    orchidman wrote: »
    Actually, you cant go wrong if you hire a red headed guide by the name of Rudolph..........................cos, Rudolph the Red knows reindeer.
    Is he related to Eric?
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
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  • VarmintmistVarmintmist Posts: 8,305 Senior Member
    #20
    Six-Gun wrote: »
    You actually revived a question running through my head for years: does Rudolph's nose operate at 60Hz?
    8-12GHz Ku (Kringle unit)
    It's boring, and your lack of creativity knows no bounds.
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  • snake284snake284 Posts: 22,429 Senior Member
    #21
    Varmintmist wrote: »
    8-12GHz Ku (Kringle unit)

    Man, if his nose is going at that frequency, he's gotta be gettin dizzy!!! To say nothing of Sneezing!!!
    Daddy, what's an enabler?
    Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
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  • Six-GunSix-Gun Posts: 8,155 Senior Member
    #22
    Varmintmist wrote: »
    8-12GHz Ku (Kringle unit)

    Dang - he's got pretty high range resolution!
    Accuracy: because white space between bullet holes drives me insane.
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