Greenland - Blaser Safaris

Greenland 2016
- Kangerlussuaq & Narsarsuaq -
Office Germany:
Ziegelstadel 1 · D-88316 Isny
Phone: +49 (0) 75 62 / 9 14 54 - 14
www.blaser-safaris.com
Office Austria:
Europastr. 1/1 · A-7540 Güssing
Phone: +43 (0) 33 22 / 4 29 63 - 0
Fax.: +43 (0) 33 22 / 4 29 63 - 59
info@blaser-safaris.com
Hunting in
Greenland
Our partner LAX-Á Angling & Hunting Club is experienced in working with hunters from
all over the world. They have over 15 years background in Greenland and are
knowledgeable of the country and its people. For many years the hunting success rate
has been 100 %.
The Country
Greenland is the world’s largest island. Having a surface of 2.18 million km² and only
about 59,000 inhabitants it is one of the least densely populated regions in the world.
The capital city is Nuuk, which has not more than 12,000 inhabitants. A large part of the
country is always covered with ice, which can reach a thickness of 3,500m. About one
sixth of the island is ice-free.
Away from the coasts, the inland is dominated by inhospitable ice and cold deserts. Arctic
climate prevails with maximum temperatures from 20 C° in the south to -5 C° in the
north. In winter lowest temperatures are around -50 C°.
Muskox
The best known game of Greenland is, besides Polar Bear and Polar Fox, the Muskox
(Ovibos Moschatus) whose main distribution areas are the Arctic regions of Canada and
Greenland.
This interesting species has also been successfully introduced to Alaska, Norway,
Spitsbergen and the Russian Tamyr Peninsula. Mature bulls stand from 110cm to 150cm
high at the shoulder and weigh between 300 kg and 400 kg.
Muskoxen are social animals living in small herds. Most of the time, herds are led by a
mature female, while the strongest bull protects the group. Old bulls are often loners or
gather in smaller herds. The major enemy of Muskoxen is the Wolf.
In case of danger, the herd forms a circle. The young calves are protected in the center
and the mature animals form a protective ring with their horns facing outward.
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Horns of mature bulls reach lengths of 50 cm to 65 cm. These seemingly huge animals
with longhaired, thick and dark brown to black coats have impressive trophies with a
high scarcity value. Hunting this primeval game species in the rough but fascinating
landscape is an experience that enthuses every hunter!
Muskoxen are hard to bring down. Please use calibers from 30-06 and larger with heavy
bullets.
Reindeer
Reindeer have lived in the Artic for thousands of years and during that time have made
up a major part of the staple diet of humans living in the area. The Reindeer in South –
Greenland are a mixture of the original Greenland Caribou and Reindeer that were
imported from Norway around 1900.
The reindeer in Greenland belongs to the deer family and is the only species of deer in
Greenland. At the same time the reindeer is the most widespread land mammal in
Greenland and can be found on most of the south & west coast.
The reindeer is a shy animal, and reacts very quickly to sudden sounds or movements as
well as the smell of strangers. If one in catches your scent, the reindeer can gallop away
at a speed of 70 kilometers an hours (45 mph).
In South of Greenland you will find the largest Reindeer trophies in Greenland.
Combo on
Moskox &
Reindeer
Besides hunting Muskox you can also hunt Reindeer. An option for a combined hunt or
individual hunts for Muskox and Reindeer can be found on the following pages.
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Travel details /
Hunt
Departing from Germany, you fly via Copenhagen or Iceland to Greenland, arrival airport
is Narsarsuaq. Guests are welcomed at the airport by a staff member or by the outfitter
himself. After the reception at the airport there is around 2 ½ - 3 hours boat transfer
(closed boat) to the Camp where the hunting is discussed in detail with the Camp
manager.
The guides working in Greenland are locals who have grown up in the area and are
familiar with this wilderness. You can confide in them without hesitation. You stay in the
camp the whole time of your journey. The summer/fall camp is equipped with twelve
double bed cabins, kitchen and dinning cabin, toilet, sauna and showers. In our camp in
South of Greenland (not in winter hunts). You can also access internet connection (slow)
and there is a satellite and radio communication to call for assistance in case of
emergency.
Safety is the first priority here. However, during all the hunts in the past years there have
never been any noteworthy problems. If you have shot a bull the horns and coat are
packed safely and transported back to the camp. We do not use any dogs during the
summer/fall hunts!
While hunting in Greenland it is necessary to have warm clothes as the weather is
unpredictable.
Possible Itinerary for Summer / Fall hunt:
• DAY 01
Journey to Copenhagen or Reykjavik, overnight stay in Copenhagen or Reykjavik.
• DAY 02
Flight Narsarsuaq, Meet & Greet and boat transfer to the camp.
• DAY 03 – 06 (or longer depending on trip)
Hunting days
For the Muskox hunts you leave early morning with the guides by boat to travel to
the hunting grounds. You will go by car to the hunting area. From there you will
stalk the animals by foot.
Reindeer hunts are start early morning where the hunter, along with a local guide,
searches the many islands around the camp for the trophies. In many cases you will
spot the animals close to the shorelines. Be prepared for a journey of 4-6 hours.
• DAY 07
Flight Narsarsuaq – Copenhagen or Reykjavik, overnight stay in Copenhagen or
Reykjavik.
• DAY 08
Departure Copenhagen or Reykjavik
Possible Itinerary for Winter hunt:
• DAY 01
Journey to Copenhagen, overnight stay in Copenhagen.
• DAY 02
Flight Copenhagen – Kangerlussuaq, Meet & Greet and road transfer to the camp.
• DAY 03 – 06 (or longer depending on trip)
Hunting days
During the hunt our partner will use quads or eight wheelers for transportation and /
or we will hunt by walking depending on the distance to the animals.
After the hunt you will be able go dogsledding together with the dog sledge guide
and incl. a dog team of 10-12 dogs.
• DAY 07
Flight Kangerlussuaq – Copenhagen, overnight stay in Copenhagen.
• DAY 08
Departure Copenhagen
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Camp Summer / Fall hunt:
Camp Winter hunt:
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Prices 2016
Summer / Fall hunt: Period 01/07 – 30/09
Combined hunt for 1 Muskox and 1 Reindeer per Hunter EUR 6,900,– :
• Reception at airport in Narsarsuaq (Greenland)
• All transfers during the hunt and boat rides
• Hunting costs for 4 hunting days and 5 nights
• Full board and lodging at the camp, shared cabin
• Gear for the entire duration of the hunt.
• Hunt guidance 2:1
• License and trophy fee for 1 Muskox and 1 Reindeer, regardless of trophy size
Hunt of 2 Reindeer per Hunter EUR 4,800,– :
• Reception at airport in Narsarsuaq (Greenland)
• All transfers during the hunt and boat rides
• Hunting costs for 4 hunting days and 5 nights
• Full board and lodging at the camp, shared cabin
• Gear for the entire duration of the hunt.
• Hunt guidance 2:1
• License and trophy fee for 2 Reindeer, regardless of trophy size
Additional Reindeer EUR 790,–
Price for the non-hunter EUR 390,–/night
The price includes transportation, accommodation and meals during the stay. The hunter
and non-hunter shared a room together in the cabin.
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Prices 2016
Winter hunt: Period 04/03 – 11/04
Hunt for 1 Muskox per Hunter EUR 4,877,– :
• Reception at airport in Kangerlussuaq (Greenland)
• All transfers during the hunt 8 wheeler, quads, dogsledding, Jeep
• Hunting costs for 3 hunting days and 4 nights
• Full board and lodging at the camp, shared cabin
• Gear for the entire duration of the hunt.
• Hunt guidance 2:1
• License and trophy fee for 1 Muskox, regardless of trophy size
Additional Muskox EUR 1,500,– if available
Price for the non-hunter EUR 2,780,–
The price includes the same items as booking as a hunter, except fort the license and fees
to hunt the Muskox. The hunter and non-hunter shared a room together in the cabin.
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Additional
Costs for
Summer/ fall &
Winter hunts:
Flights- We are happy to organize your flights to Greenland
Travel insurance
Rent a rifle per person
Hunt guidance 1:1 / Hunter / day (Summer / Fall and Winter hunt)
Additional charge accommodation single used / day
Extra day for Summer / Fall hunt
Extra day for Winter hunt
Wounded game is considered shot and thus is charged for
Spirits, beverages, tips
Hotel rooms in Copenhagen or Reykjavik
Excess baggage (skull and coat weigh about 25 kg)
Field preparation and crating of trophy, export documents
per Reindeer trophy.
per Muskox trophy.
Rent Sealskin clothing for the Winter hunt
Rent Boots for the Winter hunt
Organization fee per hunter
Organization fee per accompanying person
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On request
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80,–
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250,–
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Winter hunt in Kangerlussuaq
Flight via Reykjavik
Summer / Fall hunt in Narsasuaq
Flight via Kopenhagen
Recommended Equipment recommended for the Summer / Fall hunt Period 01/07 - 30/09:
Equipment
When hunting, be prepared for temperatures:
in July & August to be from 0 to +18 C° and in September from -5 to +15 C°
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Wind-tight and waterproofed outwear, preferable breathable
War, sweater, i.e. fleece or wool
Long underwear
Gloves
Hat
Waterproofed hiking shoes
Light shoes for the camp area
Slippers to use inside the cabin
Thick socks
Extra clothes to change
Outfit for sauna
Sunglasses
Mosquito spray, Mosquito net over head
Sun lotion
Lip-balsam
“on to go” closed bottle for water etc.
GPS device
Pocket knife
Small backpack
Light binoculars
Flashlight / headlight
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Equipment recommended for the Winter hunt Period 04/ - 11/04:
When hunting in winter, be prepared for temperatures:
from -15 to -30 C° (very dry cold). Sealskin outer clothing is absolutely necessary and can be
rented on site.
You can also rent a sleeping bag.
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Sun glasses or possibly ski goggles
Small backpack
Warm mittens
Full-fingered gloves
Warm, long underwear
Fleece trousers and jacket
Loden trousers or the like
Ski mask
Heating pads or hand warmers
Lip balm.
High factor sun protection cream
“on to go” closed bottle for water etc.
GPS device
Pocket knife
Light binoculars
Flashlight / headlight
Entry requirements
Please note the entry requirements for the respective country. Information can be obtained at the responsible consulate.
In case a visa is needed, please be advised, that the acquisition is your own responsibility.
Vaccination requirements:
Please note the vaccination requirements fort he respective country. Information can be obtained at the responsible
tropical institute. In case a vaccination is needed, please be advised, that the adherence is your own responsibility.
The General Terms and Conditions of Blaser Safaris GmbH apply. Blaser Safaris GmbH acts as an intermediary and is not
the organizer of hunting tours. Subject to errors and alterations of prices and programs. Version 10/2015.
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