One bull moose with 50inch antlers or antlers with 4 or more brow tines on at least one side. Non resident moose and caribou hunters are also required to view videos titled field care of big game and is this moose legal, for hunts in some units in alaska. I hope this 20172018 alaska hunting season finds you well and preparing for many rewarding days afield. Moose live in the forested regions of the northern hemisphere. Resident annual sport fishing license for the blind. Ninety percent of all permits in maine s 21 eligible wildlife management districts wmds are allocated to residents, no more than 8% to nonresidents, and no more than 2% to hunting lodges. Yes, alaska is without question a hunters paradise. Bearpaw outfitters keep track of moose sightings throughout the fall season, previous moose sightings are valuable assets when moose hunting. All the four kinds of moose recognized by the trophy record books shiras, eastern, western, and alaska yukon, can be found in the boreal forests of canada. Jan 08, 2010 they are moose, caribou, black bear, and sitka blacktail deer.
Non residents guide to hunting alaska by matt wymer, rokslide moderator alaska is an amazing place to live, hunt, and recreate. The moose and brown bear seasons overlap and there is a 2 bear limit. A nonresident hunter must have viewed the hunter orientation materials. Certification in the form of an ontario hunting outdoors card is required to purchase an ontario bear, moose or small game license. Alaska requires nonresidents hunting browngrizzly bears, dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an alaskalicensed guide or by an alaska resident at least 19 years. While the sexiest alaskan species require the non resident to hire an outfitter by law, many dont. Confer covers everything you need to know prepare a hunt, i.
For canadians, a moose hunt is typically a meat hunt. Alaskas hunting regulations overview, alaska department. Nonresident s guide to hunting alaska by matt wymer, rokslide moderator. Moose hunting in our resident only areas is august 20 september 15 with the resident registration permit or sept 1 15 without the registration permit. Non resident moose hunting best bangforthebuck moose province a moose hunt or two is a bucketlist item for me. A nonresident of bc must hunt with and be accompanied by either a guide or a resident of bc who holds an accompany to hunt permit. Ontario moose hunting pasha lake cabinspasha lake cabins. Seemingly endless clear cuts and logging roads provide the perfect area to hunt moose. Non guided hunter success rates vary with each persons ability.
Pulling off a successful unguided hunting trip in alaska is a major accomplishment. Dall sheep hunts in alaska organised by the partners of kodiak guide service. But its twice the size of texas, with diverse ecosystems, entire mountain ranges, thousands of miles of rivers, and a huge variety of species, where do you begin. Canadian moose are one of the most prized north american trophy animals. Bull moose hunting tags and cow moose hunting tags are limited. We have been hunting moose and brown in unit 17 for 23 years.
The outfitters planes are in mcgrath the entire moose hunting season to keep these 10 day unguided moose hunts moving, and on schedule when the weather allows flying. The largest, the alaska yukon, is found in alaska, the yukon into the. Generally, most dropoff hunter get their animals, over the years the killsuccess rates vary from 95100% non resident hunting license and big game tags alaska has a system in which youll need to purchase your non resident hunting license, and then purchase the big. However, the vastness of the state combined with remote locations and unique terrain poses a challenge for those new to the last frontier. The biggest benefit of choosing to moose hunt in alaska is if you do decide to head up to the last frontier, you can buy your tag over the counter and head out. Bearpaw outfitters have a full range of equipment including atvs, utv. We focus on harvesting older mature bulls and a moose hunt also provides a great opportunity to hunt grizzly as well in areas where the seasons coincide. With several herds spanning the vast state of alaska, caribou hunting opportunities are numerous for residents and non residents alike. Hunt western alaska with our outfitter who is very knowledgeable, as he holds exclusive guide use permits for over 6,000 square miles of some of the best moose hunting in the state. Call me at 907 3781851 for booking information or contact me with further question s about my alaskan moose hunting. While the sexiest alaskan species require the nonresident to hire an outfitter by law, many dont. These include barren ground caribou, alaska yukon moose, sitka blacktail deer and black bear all animals you can hunt on your own for a considerable savings.
The state of alaska has made some concessions to fellow us sportsmen use them. Nonresidents are required to possess a big game tag for the species they are hunting. Hunt alaska moose outdoors international hunting, fishing. To hunt for moose in maine, you will need a permit. Moose are very large animals and hunters must be experienced and fully capable of hunting, quartering, packing and properly caring for their game according to. The hunter does not need a wolf tag in our hunt area, nor is there a hunt fee. In moose hunting, expert guide dave kelso outlines every skill needed to perfect the art of moose hunting. For non residents, it is an adventure, usually involving a.
Hunters on our moose hunting trips will be flown out to camps located with our 1500 square mile hunting area to spike camps, these camps are. Alaska nonresident moose hunts alaska moose brown bear. The tag shall be affixed and sealed to the antlers or cape in such a manner that it cannot be removed or reused. Alaska hunting maps by game management unit, alaska. Non resident hunters must register all firearms with the exception of archery equipment, when crossing the border. Best non resident moose permit alaska outdoors forums. Any yukon resident with a valid status card from the. Nonresident hunters are required to have a guide or be accompanied by an alaskan relative over 19 years of age within the second degree of kindred when hunting goat, dall sheep or grizzly bear. Moose hunting for nonresidents in alaska and maine. We will be happy to give you a price for the float trips. Call me at 907 3781851 for booking information or contact me with further question s about my alaskan moose hunting trips. Combo hunts in addition to trophy moose hunting, we also offers 4 combination 14day hunts for moose and dall sheep or moose and grizzly, and if permits remain, mountain caribou on a trophy fee basis.
Big, powerful and beautiful, the moose is 1,700 pounds of sheer power and elegance. Our alaska moose hunting season is september 5th15th for non residents. Nonresidents hunting with a resident relative 19 years of age or older, within the seconddegree of kindred, do not need an alaska licensed guide, but must select 2nd degree kindred as the guide type on the application. Dall sheep hunts in alaska horstmans kodiak guide service. The firsttime alaska adventurer is advised to book a dropcamp. We have seven fly in cabin camps, three fly in spike camps and one camp you can drive to for hunting moose. Our non resident moose season runs from september 5th to september 20th resident season is september 1st to the 20th. Hunting the alaska yukon moose, especially recovering the animal, can be extremely challenging but thats precisely what draws hunters to pursue this majestic animal.
Alaska game management unit 20 non resident moose hunting. Non resident hunters can only get adult tags through a lodge or outfitter. Our moose hunts are operated out of remote tent camps in. Moose hunt big game archeryrifle moose hunting trips in. Guided moose hunts in alaska yukon river moose hunting. Alaska resident moose hunting alaska moose hunt and bear. Primary hunting techniques are spot and stalk, calling and raking the brush in the swamps and marshes.
Hunt alaska moose our fully guided, trophy moose hunts in alaska average an 80% to 90% success rate yearly on trophy bulls up to, and exceeding 60 inches. Hunters will fly into slc international airport where they can arrange for pick up or rent a car. The moose is one of the most striking symbols of alaskas wild natural fauna. Aug 05, 2014 in moose hunting, expert guide dave kelso outlines every skill needed to perfect the art of moose hunting. I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in hunting in alaska, regardless of your skill level, because i am sure you will pick up something new that will make you better. We sit down and go over maps with each new group to help ensure their success. Moose hunting in idaho can be extremely good with more moose spotted some days in idaho than on many canadian or alaskan moose hunts. Call or email with any questions or to book a hunt. Everything you need to plan your alaska hunting trips for 2020. Alaska requires nonresidents hunting browngrizzly bears, dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an alaska licensed guide or by an alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the second degree of kindred. This 22page booklet is a great resource for any alaska moose hunter, regardless of experience level. If your dream has been to hunt in alaska dont let this. Is this moose legal video and the field care of big game video prior to hunting or must be accompanied in the field by an alaska licensed guide or resident family member within the seconddegree of kindred. Idaho moose hunts, id shiras moose hunting guides outfitters.
How to hunt alaska on a budget big game hunting realtree camo. The trophy moose hunting in our particular area is unique in that it is a corridor permit hunt. Tok air service offers moose hunts in 3 different game management units gmu, with 5 different hunting season dates. Unit 17a, 17b, and 19b nonresident moose hunter orientation requirement. The moose is the largest member of the deer family. Members of yukon first nations with and without final agreements, porcupine caribou native user groups, inuvialuit under the inuvialuit final agreement and the tetlit gwichin. Nonresident hunters must buy appropriate lockingtags to hunt big game in alaska this tag is. Tag holder must carry metal locking tag and big game tag record with them in the field. All nonresidents hunting big game species that do not require a guide can select unguided as the guide type on the.
This is the time of the indian summer in the alaska range, where the country shows itself in a most spectacular fashion. My research to date tells me that the trophy potential goes up a lot from east to west with the biggest monsters being in alaska. Nonresident moose and caribou hunters are also required to view videos titled field care of big game and is this moose legal, for hunts in. Moose hunting alaska alaska elite outfitters moose. If you are looking to do a selfguided moosecaribou hunting trip in alaska then this is the book you need. Be sure to click back on the resident page for the unique resident season dates and prices. Nonresident moose hunting best bangforthebuck moose province a moose hunt or two is a bucketlist item for me. Selfguided and available to non resident and resident hunters. Alaska nonresident gmu 20 moose hunts and brown bear. Licenses do impact the budget, but they are necessary. Our goal is to provide you with personal service and success, while you are enjoying yourself in the great alaskan wilderness. In gmu 17 alaska moose hunting season is september 5 15 11 days for non resident moose hunting.
Moose season in western alaska is only 20 days, and these drop camps are limited to insure low pressure and stable, high moose populations. Unlike many other backpack sheep hunts, kodiak guide services partners access the mountains in a company owned light aircraft on tundra tires, which means when you start your hunt, youre already in sheep country. All other big game species require a guide based on my own experience that is costly. When i lived in anchorage, i typically took weekend trips with a lower success rate, traveling 45 hours to simply get to and from a hunting area takes its toll in terms of time and cost. If your dream has been to hunt in alaska dont let this discourage you. Our goal is to provide you with personal service and success, while you. Alaskas hunting regulations overview, alaska department of. Most hunting in alaska occurs between august and october, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations. Please see the non resident moose hunting page for a full description and discussion on hunting moose in unit 17 b. Stalking tactics such as what scents are best at attracting moose and how to properly identify moose vocalization guarantee success for hunters. The alaska yukon moose hunts take hunters to regions well off the beaten track. Moose hunting near fairbanksnorth star, ak is a onceinalifetime opportunity to come facetoface with these elegant creatures, and bag a truly memorable trophy. Resident hunters must have a valid and current hunters outdoors card. The video is available from alaska department of fish and game.
Resident annual low income sport fishing, hunting, and trapping license. Guided hunts alaska caribou noatak guided alaska hunting. Have a real alaska hunting adventure with mountain monarchs at our exclusive guideuse area in noatak national preserve. The balance is due 30 days prior to the hunt start date. Bow hunting moose near fairbanks, alaska moose hunting. Moose hunts take hunters well off the beaten track, and hunting moose can be extremely challenging, especially in remote country. Due to a cancellation we have a moose rifle hunt come available for october 14 through to the 22nd. Mark site owner snoop, i am going to assume you mean the province of bc. The non resident moose season is open from the 5th to the 15th of september. Our moose hunts are operated out of remote tent camps in woodtikchik state park, north of dillingham, ak. Contact alaska hunting guide mike horstman for details.
Many of the best areas are on draws, and in our opinion this is one of the best ways to hunt ak bulls if you are patient enough to wait till you draw. Selfguided hunting in alaska alaska outdoors supersite. These include barren ground caribou, alaskayukon moose, sitka blacktail deer and black bear all animals you can hunt on your own for a considerable savings. Ontario moose hunting flyin moose hunting outposts ontario. The alaska moose hunting guidebook is now available. License, stamp, and tag prices, alaska department of fish. The following state tags must be purchased for each animal in addition to acquiring the proper hunting license before hunting big game. Alaskanyukon moose hunts guided big game hunting in alaska.
Alaska requires nonresidents hunting browngrizzly bears, dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an alaskalicensed guide or by an alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the second degree of kindred. Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any biggame animal in alaska. Alaska big game guide requirements, alaska department of. Hunting varies greatly for residents depending on where you live.
They usually require boats or float planes to access, and put you in real, nononsence wilderness. This 22page booklet is a great resource of alaska moose hunter, regardless of experience level. If you have booked a moose or caribou hunt, please view the video. If you are looking to do a selfguided moose caribou hunting trip in alaska then this is the book you need. Folks from outside the us non resident aliens must have a guide for all big game. The book has great illustrations, detailed maps, over 1,000 listings of where to hunt for your game, and what type of specialized gear should be used for each hunt.
If sending a deposit by postal mail, use the hunt application to verify your details. A nonresident of canada must hunt with and be accompanied by a guide. Moose hunting alaska alaska trophy moose hunting fully. See our gmu 20 resident moose hunt page if your are an alaskan. While hunting, we use jet boats to access all the back channels, swampy marshes, and also ridgetops for glassing. Sometimes knowing you can depend on getting that tag is half the battle. A non refundable 25% deposit is required to reserve your guided moose hunt in alaska. Harvest tickets are available at no cost where hunting licenses are sold.
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