Hey you frozen north guys...

[FacePlant]

That’s the best time!!

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Considering Kugluktuk...they have a lot of record size ox taken there and I'm told I can bring the meat home. Still struggling with sciatica with twice daily PT, not spending much time sitting down currently, it just hurts. Stay tuned and thanks for the gear advice.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Well for you guys considering a muskox hunt, here's what my Canadian guide is recommending:

What To Bring on your Musk-ox Hunt

*Temperatures will usually be around -20C (0 F.) but can dip to -40C

(-40 F) or colder so be prepared and fully covered for Arctic conditions.​

For outer wear:

• Arctic Expedition Grade jacket with hood and ski pants*Rental Available*
• Pair of very warm gloves and mittens
• Warm hat with ear flaps or wool hat (toque)
• Balaclava or insulated ski mask for the face
• Pair of good quality very warm, insulated winter boots
• Ski goggles (dark tint) for traveling on the skidoos
• Chemical hand warmers
• ALL BODY PARTS MUST BE COVERED FROM THE WIND
• You will travel approx 30 miles on the sled the first day.
• Recommended Brands are CANADA GOOSE for outerwear and BAFFIN BOOTS

For inner wear:

• Good full body underwear to sleep in
• Wool cap for sleeping in
• 4 pair of woolen socks
• 4 pair of cotton or silk socks
• Pair of wool pants
• 2 warm Hoodies or Sweaters
• Light down jacket
• Duffle bag for clothing and day pack

Equipment:

Trigger lock for gun (sometimes required by airlines)

Winterize your Gun or Bow (talk to your gunsmith about this)

Good quality Sleeping bags are provided by the outfitter

Gun and scope covers (I'm using a recurve)

40 rounds of ammo (or 4 arrows)

Pair of Binoculars

Sharp Knife and sharpening stone

Soft gun Case; for travel on skidoo (bow case)

Sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm

Camera – remember extra batteries!

Small flashlight

Small tarp 10x10 to wrap trophy in for shipping

Large Duffel Bag for shipping trophy

Personal items, prescriptions and towel

Canadian Cash for Licenses


I'm packing a flask & victory cigars too.


Gonna be a long wait for March 2025. (((sigh))) Going full blown trophy, massive bosses, a wall-hanger.

 

[Soj51hopeful]

4 arrows is equivalent to 40 bullets?