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To: Sherman Logan
Caribou get up to 600/700 lbs.

That would be an extremely large Caribou.

Weights of adult bulls average 350 – 400 lbs (159 – 182 kg). Mature females average 175 – 225 lbs (80 – 120 kg). The dressed weight of a 400-lb (181-kg) caribou is about 240 (109 kg) lbs. This equates to about 100 lbs (45 kg) of meat.

Caribou Hunting in Alaska
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=caribouhunting.main

It does seem rather light for the bear. At least it is less than I want to carry for black bear.

31 posted on 01/13/2013 11:48:58 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: thackney

A friend who’s an Alaska guide uses .338 Win mag or .375 H&H for bear protection. I believe there is a minimum round for licensed guides.

Like dealing with a bad guy, ANY gun is better than none.


35 posted on 01/13/2013 12:13:08 PM PST by jjotto ("Ya could look it up!")
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