Taxidermy - Some of our guests prefer to take their trophy home with them and we understand that. Racks can be taken home with you but must be specially wrapped and shipped as cargo.

However many more are choosing to go the easy route using our recommended taxidermists Hawkin's of Winnipeg. They have a well-deserved reputation for fine quality work. We will expedite your trophy to them and the next time you see it, UPS will be delivering it finished to your door.

Meat - Your meat will be de-boned and cleaned by your guide. Caribou camp has a cutting table, saws and wrapping paper for your use. Game can be processed in Thompson for an extra fee. It is always appreciated when hunters donate a portion of their meat to our local communities.

Calibers - We recommend at least 7 MM or larger for bears or moose - .270 or larger for caribou and wolf. Bring the heaviest grain cartridge available, limit two boxes. A good durable gun case is a necessity, also a padded cloth one for boat travel.

Travel Documents - Photo ID along with a birth certificate or a passport is required for entry in Canada. Hunters bringing a rifle or shotgun will need a "Canadian Firearms Declaration" which costs $50 Canadian funds and must be presented at the border. Bring proof of auto insurance when driving. Manitoba hunting requires a blaze orange hat and vest. Handguns are NOT allowed into Canada.

Dry Ice - Available in Thompson and Winnipeg.

Hotel & Air - For special rates on hotel and air, call our travel agent TRAVEL-EX @ 1-800-882-0499 or 1-847-882-0400

Fishing Restrictions - All fishing is catch and release except for shore lunch.

Guides - Our guides are licensed by the province of Manitoba. They are required to take courses in Firearms Safety and First Aid and must pass a written exam. Most are residents from local communities, speak good English, and all are experienced outdoorsmen.

Weight Restrictions - Please try and keep your total to 80 lbs. per person. Additional baggage will incur extra charges, which can be very expensive. Canadian Sub-Arctic is not responsible for any extra costs incurred by guests.

Checklist - Bug Repellant, binoculars, boots, camera, canteen, chapstick, compass, duct tape, extra camera battery, fishing tackle, flashlight, formaldehyde (Velvet), game bags, light jacket, packing tape, polarized glasses, rain gear, sleeping bag, spotting scope (Caribou), stocking cap, targets, thermal underwear, toiletries, towel & wash cloth, warm gloves, warm socks.

Weather - Highly variable, ranging from 70 degrees to 20 degrees. We suggest layered clothing that is quiet and somewhat water-repellant. You should not be walking in much water, 8' or less when crossing a stream, and waders are not necessary.

Rack, Hide & Skull - Your animal will be caped, skinned, cooled, and if possible, frozen for the trip home. If you care to use salt, please bring this with. Guests are responsible for all extra freight charges from Thompson south. If you are traveling with your moose and caribou, the only thing that is required to cross the border are the tags, which come with your license. We have pipe insulation to help protect your racks. Bear and wolves requires Cities permits, which can be obtained in Winnipeg or Thompson. If you want a caribou rack in velvet (very few do) bring a syringe and formaldehyde to inject into the velvet to keep it fresh.