Three Herds of Caribou Are Roaming Quebec's Arctic
- The George River Herd which is the largest Caribou herd in the World
- The Leaf River Herd which is located in the Ungava Peninsula
- The Torngat Mountain Herd that used to stay within the Torngat Mountain range, in the Northeast.
Facts About the Migration of the Caribou
1. All Three Caribou Herds of Are Now "Migrating"
During the past few years, we have witnessed a major change in the behavior of the caribou; they have started to expand their feeding range way past the limits of their traditional location. Often, the migration route of one group of caribou crosses the route of an other group. In some cases, two different groups may even migrate together.
2. The Location of Each Herd Changes
The summer location of the herds has changed once again during the past seasons. Their primary feeding grounds have expanded from their original territories and are now spread all over the Ungava region. Their limits goe from east area of the George River to the west, past the Delay River, and towards Bay James.
3. The Migration Changes Each Year
Caribou don't follow the same pattern any longer; they now take a different route every year. Bigger herds split into smaller groups, each following its own trail. Since it is more difficult to predict a pattern, hunting is becoming a last minute strategy.
4. The Herds Are Getting Bigger
Nobody really knows how many caribou are roaming the Ungava today, but two things are certain:
- Caribou are plenty and their reproduction rate is still very high
- The quality and the size of trophies remain excellent
New Hunting Strategies
Our strategy for successfully bow hunting these elusive caribou has been adapted to their new migration patterns. The location of our hunting camps is moved several times during the hunting season in order to follow the migration.