Holman - Youth from Ulukhaktok travelled out on the land to harvest muskoxen recently.

The trip was organized by Helen Kalvak school and community members. It was the second successful muskox hunt of the school year. The first was in the fall.

"During the fall hunt, the meat was delivered by students to elders in the community as part of their Christmas basket package," said teacher Nikki McCarthy.

This hunt was different from the last because students were encouraged to use a bow instead of a gun.

McCarthy said students prepared for the hunt by practising their archery skills. Then on Saturday, May 3, 13 students and 10 community members travelled out of town by snowmobile in search of muskoxen.

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