Alaska Challenge Guide Service

[hamkyl16]

Thought this outfitter got shut down… he’s known for using the refuge with no permit, ect. Thanks for sharing. There’s other legit outfits like Expedition Lodge if you want to hunt that unit.

 

[Skidoo850]

UPDATE: The Alaska State Troopers flew into Cape Yakataga last Wednesday and shut this guy down!!! Apparently, he was hunting this area without a permit. His permit had expired last December. The sad thing is there were three hunters that had just arrived and had to leave.
I filed my formal complaint last Monday, I would like to think that maybe it caused someone to take a look and triggered this.

 

[grangerhunter1]

I was one of the spring hunters You smelled. Yes Graig may have once been a good outfitter at one time but it seems he has lost the drive or maybe He just never was. Had to make the Hunt good for myself Knowing I would never afford to return. I purchased my hunt through a charity auction DSC they said He keeps a great camp and his equipment up to date and was the one to hunt with if you really wand a Bear. All false. He did have great stories and pictures of his house in the Philippines and his 150000 car in Anchorage and his 72 ft boat someplace OH and don't forget his pics of his girl friend pole dancing she's retired now. (This all came right from Craig Himself ) I really knew We were in trouble when I heard Craig tell the other hunter in camp that the interior Grizzly Hunters would have been successful if they knew how to operate a snow machine, He had told Me on the phone they things did not work out because the Grizzly bears just didn't cooperate. Craig was only in camp for three days and left to go pillage his old camp that his hunting partners had apparently screwed him out of, leaving us with one working four wheeler for the four of us. Came back the last day of the hunt with an Argo, a four wheeler a boat and trailer. most days We hunted about 2 hours in the afternoon only our Guides could not do everything in camp and get us out and get there Beauty rest even with our help I'm not sure if the where even licensed. they did illegally pull a carcass of a sea lion on to the Beach for a Brown Bear Bait. It's a scam. Craig did offer a half price hunt if we wanted to sign up that's his game to bleed more money out of You. It sounds like You had to go through everything I did maybe more I have no recourse going through DSC . though have pics of the Guild standing next to the sea lion.
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[grangerhunter1]

Oh, sea lion is roped to a 4 wheeler< if I can help You in any way let Me know > Thanks

 

[grangerhunter1]

Thanks for the update!

where did you file a complaint to?

 

[Skidoo850]

where did you file a complaint to?

I wrote a fairly lengthy reply to you last week but I must have forgot to push the POST button. DUH Or they took it down because i included my phone number. Either way I would like to talk to you. There are a couple of people that I think you should talk to. It won't help you recover an money but might keep it from happening to others. Not sure how we can talk as PM is not turned on for us yet Suggestions?

 

[Thess87]

Did you leave with your butt hurting?

After hearing more of the story coming out sounds like there was reason to be butt hurt.

 

[Rich M]

After hearing more of the story coming out sounds like there was reason to be butt hurt.

Especially with the cost of these bear hunts.

 

[Skidoo850]

Craig Hill has been found guilty of several wildlife violations. These all occurred prior to my hunt with him. The court took his guide license for one year. It's not enough for this guy but its a start

 

[Corey0372]

This sounds horrible, people like this guy really make the entire hunting community look bad.

He's the caricature that every anti-hunter is looking to point at and paint everyone else as.

 

[bakerra2]

Beautiful country out there. Sad you experienced some losers


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[grangerhunter1]

DSC just actioned off another hunt with Craig Hill Alaskan challenge outfitters last month at there banquet. that's how I got my hunt. He was on there board for awhile I think they all work together You think Your doing something good for a cause and at the same time getting something You have dreamed of for years. Then find out Your visa card has been run through a nonprofit in Canada. and most of his referrals are people who are with DCS. I know it's been awhile but if you could give Me the names of who to contact that would be great. I did leave phone messages with the Alaskan Fish and wildlife never heard back.

 

[Skidoo850]

I will definitely get you the contacts. I will PM you. Have you contacted DSC? If so can you give me the contact for them. We need to stay on this guy!!
I spoke with Lee Strout of the Alaska Guide board just a few days ago. I also have been keeping in touch with the State Troopers. As with anything like this it moves very slowly. That is why guys like you and I need to keep a certain amount of pressure on them, so the case stays at the top of their minds.
Hill has received a one-year suspension of his guide license because of violations that occurred pervious to my trip. Then based on my complaint along with several others he was offered a 3-year suspension with one year deferred if he made it right with us. He declined. Lee Strout told me that if he is found guilty on the current charges (innocent until proven guilty) he will not guide in Alaska again.
I normally would let something like this go, just for my own good but this guy pissed me off to a level that I have never been before!!

 

[Skidoo850]

I found the auction. It would be amazing if somehow the person that purchased it could be contacted. They need to know!