Back-up it is! No shame in the 30-06, it is the first rifle I've ever owned, that my father bought for me. A beautiful Tikka M65. It has never taken anything other than whitetail.

I could take my Woodsman Hawken, but I've never shot anything other than paper with it.

This is a bare bones trip. Fly in to a base camp, bringing food and supplies. There is a camp "guide", that helps with boats, meat after the kill, directions, etc. Basically, either the Caribou are there, migrating, or there not. If not, they will fly you to them.

I'm allowed 2 caribou. I will diffidently take one, then look for a Trophy! If Need be, I can be more selective with the 30-06.

Only issue will be overall weight, for the fly-In. Hate to have to leave the TP behind!!