2 Rookies planning LEH Caribou Itcha Ilgachuz 5-12 hunt

[jennylyyy]

Hi Everyone,

Writing on behalf of myself and another rookie hunter. Sept will be our first season out.

Lucky us, we both entered for LEH caribou! We've committed to going - go big or go home right? I've read through helpful threads about Caribou, but noticed they're very old feeds and wondered if conditions have since changed?

Questions:

1. Should we fly in opening day on Sept 10th, or wait till it gets cooler later in the month around Sept 20-30th during the rut? The heat is a concern because a) we're two newbie hunters breaking down a huge animal for the first time b) we're going to need two trips minimal between the two of us and worried about meat spoiling

2. Any recommendations for pilots?

3. Should we fly in with coolers, and stash them in the bush by the lake in case we take down a bull on our first morning? That way we can stay and hunt other game?

Thank you for your input and support!