Adult males are larger and produce more meat than females. Meat from both sexes can be of equal quality, but rutting affects the flavor of bulls. Caribou rut during October. During winter, males typically have less fat than females. Older animals generally have tougher meat than younger ones.
Calves usually have veal-like meat.
Prime ages for trophy meat animals are 3-7 years. Look for a healthy and robust animal when selecting for trophy meat. Check around the ribs, back and hip bones to judge condition. Watch their behavior and select an animal that is alert. The next important step in obtaining a trophy meat animal is to make a clean kill.