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12 January 2015, 08:47
Joe Savikataaq Jr
Self guided Musk Ox Jan 2015 With Photos
Area Hunted was in Nunavut. 3 hunters, 2

rifles, a Remington Custom Shop in 416 Rem,

with 400gr Barnes TX, the other rifle a Sako 85

in 375 H&H with 300gr Noslers.

Temp was -37 with out the wind everyday. We

drove on Snowmobiles and drove a total of 650

miles. First photo is of one of the Musk Ox in

the early stages of a charge, you can see his

front legs are up and charging and at the same

time the hunter shooting. I am still too

cold to give all the details.

Enjoy the pictures.

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12 January 2015, 20:59
scruffy
Wow ! Now that is an adventure!!! I almost said, 'Beyond Cool!' ... Cool Can't be much daylight now up there.. ????
12 January 2015, 23:03
Joe Savikataaq Jr
Hi Scruffy,

The sun set was just after 2pm, short daylight, we had no time to take good pictures had to skin and cut up the musk ox quickly,as we shot 4 bulls between the 3 of us. Very cold but all that meat is worth it.
14 January 2015, 00:09
scruffy
Awesome photos ... musk ox is on my bucket list for sure ... not sure if any guide would want to chat with me 21 hours a day in the dark tent, however ... Smiler
15 January 2015, 09:31
ManuelM
Really cool pictures, that sure should be a great adventure, thanks for sharing!


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15 January 2015, 09:42
surestrike
Joe,

Thanks for posting this. Looks like you guys have got it figured out up there. Cool



15 January 2015, 20:04
fairgame
Priceless.


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16 January 2015, 05:41
Crazyhorseconsulting
Another reason why I am glad that I did my hunt in the Fall. Good looking animals.


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16 January 2015, 17:55
Joe Savikataaq Jr
Thank You All for your comments.

The third picture is of me, and my Caribou Skin

Parka, there is nothing as warm and light as a

Caribou Parka.
18 January 2015, 08:04
Joe Savikataaq Jr
Another Picture, this one Skinning, different

hunt but you can see how cold it looks.


06 February 2015, 08:52
Joe-S
Sooo cold looking
06 February 2015, 12:47
BenKK
Wow! Thanks for sharing that! The opposite of here, for sure!
06 February 2015, 22:53
Fourtyonesix
There is no feeling on earth like tsking Mother Nature head on at her extremes and providing for your family. Nothing.


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15 February 2015, 22:07
huntelkrc
Nice.
24 February 2015, 18:02
Boghossian
Fantastic - thanks for sharing!

What is the most common caliber up there?

Do you own a pair of the polar bear trousers and these still available?

Thanks in advance.
24 February 2015, 21:21
shotgun46
wow what a hunt congratulations
24 February 2015, 23:58
Idaho Sharpshooter
wow! -37 and you guys were actually outdoors hunting!
07 March 2015, 03:21
juanpozzi
great expedition congratulations FOR tu2 a TRUE HUNT .


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07 March 2015, 03:50
nick_adams
Wow! Thats amazing!

Is it hard to skin when it is that cold? I would think the hide would freeze and get stiff as fast as you can peel it off.

I would be really interested to hear more about your gear!
07 March 2015, 16:15
Joe Savikataaq Jr
Thank You for your comments.

Boghossian - Most common is a 223, and yes I have Pants made from Polar Bear Skin.

Nick_Adams - It is not hard to skin in extreme cold as long as you skin asap before it freezes solid, and yes the skin freezes as soon as it is peeled. For our gear, we pull 18 foot sleighs with our Snowmobie, fully loaded with survival gear,spare parts,food, gas, tent,ect.......