Andrew Lake Lodge & Camps | Arctic Island Muskox

Height:	4 -5 feet at the shoulder
Weight:	500 to 800lbs
Coat:	Long shaggy fleece that produces one of the world’s most coveted wools Able to withstand -100 Fahrenheit with the wind chill
Diet:	Grasses, flowers, plants
Social Behavior:	Herd mentality 10-20
Natural Enemies:	Arctic wolf, polar bear, grizzly bear
Defense:	Circle maneuver and large sharp horns
Special Attributes:	Horns that bust through thick ice to get drinking water.
Notes:	Muskoxen are so hearty, they are in danger of overpopulation. In winter, they dig large craters below the snow in search of dried plants.

Nobody welcomes a hunter like the Ulukhaktok community. In a land without fences, where animals haven’t heard the sound of gunfire, your guides will ensure the biggest hardship is choosing which muskoxen will become that perfect trophy. Although you’ll quickly realize that this land, barely brushed by time, has more draw than just the thrill of the big hunt. Traditional events like community drum dances, camping on the rugged land, hooking a real northern fish and the chance to nab a super-sized Arctic hare are waiting for you.

While the hunt is listed as five days, actual hunting time may be less, due to the abundance of game. We leave it up to you, head back and enjoy the community or stay out on the land and camp. These hunts are 100% successful with all types of weapons: recurve, longbow and compound bows, muzzle loaders and modern weapons.

The cabins are owned by Ulukhaktok community members. They are functional, but not fancy. Most are heated with oil or Coleman stoves and are comfortable for sleeping. The food will be simple but plentiful, perfect after a day in the Arctic.

Conditions (spring)
You will be transported on a sled, pulled by a snowmobile. This provides superb mobility and allows you to scope many muskoxen. Hunts are available from April through May. The days are long and temperatures comfortable.

Conditions (fall)
You will go inland by ATV or along the coast by boat. The terrain is rough and the ride can become tiresome, so you must be mentally and physically prepared.

For more info or to pull the trigger, email Dan:dan@andrewlakelodge.com

Things to note:

Travel to and from Ulukhaktok (formerly Holman) is the hunter’s responsibility;

All food and lodging while in the community of Ulukhaktok is the hunters responsibility and can cost as much as three hundred dollars ($300.00) a day (Canadian). This includes days lost to bad weather, before, after, and during the hunt. If you tag out early you will have the option to be brought back to Ulukhaktok and will have to pay for food and lodging until the departure of your flight;

Weather is the biggest and most challenging factor that can impede your hunt.

Be prepared that you may lose a couple days to bad weather, equipment breakdowns or both;

A representative from Adventure Northwest will meet the hunter at the airport in Ulukhaktok;

You may need to take the taxi from the airport to the hotel ($10.00 per person) and return on your way home, if for some reason we can’t meet the aircraft.

You will need to have Canadian currency on hand as there are very few places in Ulukhaktok that accept credit cards;

Currently Trophy fees (payable to the GNWT) for Muskoxen are $150.00 per animal. These fees must be paid in Canadian currency at the wildlife office in Ulukhaktok;

Meat may be taken home, this is the hunter’s responsibility and he/she will have to bring a leak proof container to transport the meat home; and

Based on past experience we strongly urge Adventure Northwest clients to consider Cancellation Insurance when booking their hunt(s).