Caribou and reindeer are both members of the deer family. However, in North America – specifically Alaska – “caribou” is the name given to wild creatures while “reindeer” refers to a domesticated ...

This story, The First of Its Kind,” appeared in the February 1972 issue of Outdoor Life. In big-game hunting the best-laid plans may go out the window when an exciting opportunity presents itself.

Their arrival was months late but residents still anticipated them eagerly: caribou came to the Kotzebue area this month. “It’s been good,” hunter Cyrus Harris said. “It’s good to see caribou so we ...