Northern Nomads--Adventures With Caribou

After choosing a bull with heavy palmated tops and bezes, I had to wait for half an hour for him to present a clear shot amidst the herd. But what a bruiser--he has it all, good weight, double shovels and enormous multi- pointed bezes, with over 60 scorable points on his rack. He gross scores 399 6/8, and really looks terrific with his unique antlers. Everyone else took a bull too, including two others that qualify for Boone and Crockett.

Being the only hunter left in camp with a second tag, I spent day four with two guides, and we eagerly headed back to the west side, only to discover that the herd had vanished, leaving a few puzzled wolves and bears in their wake, and two old bulls who couldn't keep up. After a lucky 400 yard shot, my hunt was over.

Once again, the camraderie, scenery, services and of course the wildlife make this trip a real winner in my book. I wonder if there is ANOTHER visit to the NWT in my future...I hope so!