August haul road caribou hunt 2023

[bmrfish]

That’s a great pic


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[Larry Bartlett]

Agreed, the central arctic herd produced an abundance of medium sized bulls and small antler sets this year compared to most years behind us. But they sure taste great! My best assumption is confirmation that the herd got hit hard and is now rebounding. Pop numbers seem to support a climbing healthy herd dynamic.

 

[Nick Muche]

Several proposals to increase harvest as well.

 

[Larry Bartlett]

Yeah I noticed RHAK had solid justifications to support proposals. "Barrow" RAC meetings will be interesting this week. I have a feelin the pressures on gmu 23/26A communities will be palpable in future caribou/moose proposals.

 

[Nick Muche]

ADF&G also submitted one to increase bag limit and mentioned that the herd has plenty of cows, calves, and young bulls. I told a few friends that I couldn't believe the lack of mature bulls this year, then seen the proposals which mirrored my observations. In the past, if I were to see several thousand caribou, there would be a good number of 325"-375" bulls in there, not the case at all this year.

 

[Muleychaser28]

Didn't see much but made the most of it and really enjoyed the trip. I am very surprised at the lack of bigger bulls this year. View attachment 619590

Great picture man!

 

[mooseslayer96]

ADF&G also submitted one to increase bag limit and mentioned that the herd has plenty of cows, calves, and young bulls. I told a few friends that I couldn't believe the lack of mature bulls this year, then seen the proposals which mirrored my observations. In the past, if I were to see several thousand caribou, there would be a good number of 325"-375" bulls in there, not the case at all this year.

That proposal passed yesterday.