Nunavut Nomads--Musk Ox

I`m grateful that I had the opportunity to take two such wonderful animals in their sometimes harsh and extreme habitat, and to experience, however briefly, the feeling of pursuing such an ancient, specialized creature as the noble musk ox.

*tips on gear: I took everything warm that I owned, and also rented an arctic snowsuit from the outfitter, which was well worth it. The wind is constant and very cold, so windbreaking gear is a must. I also had a -40 rated sleeping bag which proved unnecessary in our situation, but some of the cabins have no source of heat, so it`s best to be prepared.

First Air, the airline of choice, was very accommodating as usual—we all had lots of bags, guns, capes, heavy horns and skulls, but were only charged about $100 extra each, quite a bargain. Since I drove to Canada from Montana, I can`t speak for what happened on US airlines for the other hunters...