Alaska - where to start?

[Sierra Hunter]

There is no draw in British Columbia.

That would be my first pick. That and most areas can be driven to. Especially those near Cranbrook.

Cost will be similar.

Northern BC and the Yukon goat hunts and SE Alaska goat hunts will be more expensive. Especially boat based hunts.

Have you hunted the area or have outfitter recommendations, also curious of costs comparative to the other regions. Thanks.

 

[Michigander]

Do you have to be vaxxed to hunt Canada?

No, they dropped that requirement last September.

 

[Scorpion]

Can’t recommend Dennis Zadra and Lonesome Dove Outfitters enough.

 

[dlafreni]

Following, as I'm looking to do this in the coming years.

 

[Lukeandcod]

I just returned from my hunt with Ed Toribio at Primo Expeditions. I can’t say enough good things about Ed and his team. The weather was really tough but harvested a great 10 year old billy.

 

[Cornhusker]

I just returned from my hunt with Ed Toribio at Primo Expeditions. I can’t say enough good things about Ed and his team. The weather was really tough but harvested a great 10 year old billy.

That is an awesome billy!

 

[Clarktar]

I would add Dennis Zadra of Lonesome Dove Outfitters to the list.

Yep, good goats and high success rates. Lots of past clients to talk to also.

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[Clarktar]

I am booked to hunt with Lonesome Dove Outfitters for this september. Dennis seems to run a very successful archery goat hunt. I couldn't find one negative review on his outfit. I was looking at Kodiak because of the cost but my buddy was already booked with Dennis so I chose to go with him. Im not sure I would wait 5 or 6 years to go if you can finically justify it now. Seeing the current rates going up for goats who knows what they will be at then.

Did you already go on this hunt?

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[Clarktar]

I just returned from my hunt with Ed Toribio at Primo Expeditions. I can’t say enough good things about Ed and his team. The weather was really tough but harvested a great 10 year old billy.

Stud!!! Nice job.

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[bkjastrebsky]

Did you already go on this hunt?

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I did, we were there sept 15-20. Had some unfortunate weather and mix that with a new pilot flying out of Anchorage and we lost the first 4 days waiting for the weather to lift. Once out on the mountain the trip was great. I have nothing but good things to say about the fella that guided me. I killed a nice 6.5 year old 9 inch Billy the second day on mountain. Ended up shooting it him with the guides rifle. We had seen a total of 7 goats accessible to use from spike camp and when we got around to them on the second day 5 of them were together. That left a nanny and kid on there own somewhere. With the lost days and 5 goats together in the basin I wasn't willing to attempt a stalk with a rifle, knowing if something went wrong there were no alternative goats to make a play on. The shot with a rifle was anti climatic, they aren't particularly smart animals and seem to never look up. Shot was 200 yards on of the small billies got up and walked around and bedded on a snow pack 100 yards below us. Once spooked though they became very aware of everything around them. Somehow in the ridge top we got cell service back, i was able to facetime with my kids while walking up to the goat, not a typical experience i get to share with them. They ar 4 and 6 so a couple yearsore before they can join on the mountain adventures. I would absolutely go on a goat hunt if you get the opportunity but as a guided hunt it's not something I will do twice. If your on the fence about going I would find somewhere and book now as looking at prices it seems goats made a jump into the 18-21k range for 2024

 

[hoff1ck]

Spent the last few weeks speaking to guys in both BC and Alaska. Settled on starting to put in with Rick Hoskins this year. Time will tell as far as the when, but pretty stoked for the opportunity even though it took a few years to cement things. Thanks again to everyone that commented here and took the time to reach out via PM with info. Hopefully I’ll be back with a Kodiak goat story at some point.

 

[UpTop]

I just returned from my hunt with Ed Toribio at Primo Expeditions. I can’t say enough good things about Ed and his team. The weather was really tough but harvested a great 10 year old billy.

Man that is fantastic! What a brute!

 

[Northern Safari]

When you decide on an outfitter try and put down a deposit to lock in at today's prices.

 

[Short Track]

Was the hunt physical? Scale of 1-10.
Now that I'm 60+, I have the money, but losing the physical makes it harder. Especially living at sea level.

 

[bkjastrebsky]

Was the hunt physical? Scale of 1-10.
Now that I'm 60+, I have the money, but losing the physical makes it harder. Especially living at sea level.

I would say do it. If you can put in 5 miles or hard hiking a day still you will be able to find an outfitter with terrain that matches your ability still. I wouldn't go unless they provide a guide and packer for you. Having a packer will cut down on your pack out day after your successful. Lots of variables but I would start looking for an outfitter in more accessible terrain.

 

[Marbles]

Was the hunt physical? Scale of 1-10.
Now that I'm 60+, I have the money, but losing the physical makes it harder. Especially living at sea level.

If you have the money, pay for an athletic coach through Evoke Endurance. If you put in the work, even at 60+, you can crush everything in AK.

It will also be a huge favor to yourself down the road.

I have 80 year old patients that still get out in the mountains to hunt, not many, but the fastest route to being old is acting old.

 

[FAAFO]

If you have the money, pay for an athletic coach through Evoke Endurance. If you put in the work, even at 60+, you can crush everything in AK.

It will also be a huge favor to yourself down the road.

I have 80 year old patients that still get out in the mountains to hunt, not many, but the fastest route to being old is acting old.

This.

Book the hunt now. Chit or get off the pot. Then look for an athletic coach. At 60 your life is already full of regrets. Don’t add another one. No mountain hunt have I been on has the client regretted the hunt, just that they didn’t do it sooner.

If you need someone to call you a fat ass out of shape dude I can do that for you. I’ll fly down and slap that McDonald’s burger out of your sausage fingers.

Book the hunt.