Arrowhead Outfitters - 2026 Trip

[HNTR918]

I have a trip booked for late August with Arrowhead Outfitters in the NBR for 2026.
I'm looking for past clients of Arrowhead Outfitters to talk about your experience, advice, logistics, do's/dont's, gear, etc.
If you have hunted with them in 2025 could you please reply with your best advice?
Also, if you are open to a phone call please PM me.
Thanks!

 

[Frontier Mulie]

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[Orintini]

I have a trip booked for late August with Arrowhead Outfitters in the NBR for 2026.
I'm looking for past clients of Arrowhead Outfitters to talk about your experience, advice, logistics, do's/dont's, gear, etc.
If you have hunted with them in 2025 could you please reply with your best advice?
Also, if you are open to a phone call please PM me.
Thanks!

Hey man, I hunted the North Bridger Unit with Arrowhead the last week of September 2025 (rifle elk/deer combo) and had a great trip.


Quick takeaways:

They work HARD. Long days, lots of glassing off ridgelines, then aggressive stalks once something is spotted. Be in legit mountain shape.

Camp is solid – wall tents, cots, hot showers every 2-3 days, and the food is way better than most outfits.

Horses are well cared for and sure-footed; we rode a lot more than I expected.

Bring good binos (10x42 minimum) and a lightweight tripod – glassing can be 2-3 hrs at a time.

Layering is everything. We had everything from 70° and sunny to a surprise 6” snowstorm overnight. Merino base + puffy + quality rain gear saved me.

Gaiters are a must – the burn areas are nasty with deadfall and ash mud when it rains.

They’re on you about scent control and playing the wind. No exceptions.


Shot a solid 5×6 bull on day 4 after passing some younger stuff. My buddy arrowed a dandy mule deer on day 6. Success rate felt high for the guys who could keep up.

Happy to hop on a call this weekend if you want the full rundown. Just shoot me a PM.
You’re gonna love it – beautiful country and those guys run a first-class op.

 

[Geewhiz]

Hey man, I hunted the North Bridger Unit with Arrowhead the last week of September 2025 (rifle elk/deer combo) and had a great trip.


Quick takeaways:

They work HARD. Long days, lots of glassing off ridgelines, then aggressive stalks once something is spotted. Be in legit mountain shape.

Camp is solid – wall tents, cots, hot showers every 2-3 days, and the food is way better than most outfits.

Horses are well cared for and sure-footed; we rode a lot more than I expected.

Bring good binos (10x42 minimum) and a lightweight tripod – glassing can be 2-3 hrs at a time.

Layering is everything. We had everything from 70° and sunny to a surprise 6” snowstorm overnight. Merino base + puffy + quality rain gear saved me.

Gaiters are a must – the burn areas are nasty with deadfall and ash mud when it rains.

They’re on you about scent control and playing the wind. No exceptions.


Shot a solid 5×6 bull on day 4 after passing some younger stuff. My buddy arrowed a dandy mule deer on day 6. Success rate felt high for the guys who could keep up.

Happy to hop on a call this weekend if you want the full rundown. Just shoot me a PM.
You’re gonna love it – beautiful country and those guys run a first-class op.

I think the OP is talking about Alaska.

 

[OXN939]

I have a trip booked for late August with Arrowhead Outfitters in the NBR for 2026.
I'm looking for past clients of Arrowhead Outfitters to talk about your experience, advice, logistics, do's/dont's, gear, etc.
If you have hunted with them in 2025 could you please reply with your best advice?
Also, if you are open to a phone call please PM me.
Thanks!

Bring hip boots/ chest waders that you can live in for a week- you might be doing that depending on where you get dropped. Don't forget a head net for bugs. Longevity in the field is about three fourths of the game.

 

[HNTR918]

Bring hip boots/ chest waders that you can live in for a week- you might be doing that depending on where you get dropped. Don't forget a head net for bugs. Longevity in the field is about three fourths of the game.

I have a set of Simms G3 chest waders.
Would you recommend using those, or buying a lightweight set of hip waders.
If hip waders, what brands?

 

[HNTR918]

We booked a SUV out of Fairbanks through Turo and messaged the owner to make sure they were okay with us taking it on the Dalton Highway. Cost about $1,800 for 15 days.
Going to buy a patch kit and air compressor in town before we leave Fairbanks.

Any other suggestions for the road?

Still trying to figure out the best place to stay before and after the hunt.
I think a day before and after, but especially after the hunt to clean up meat, freeze it, and package racks.

Anyone have any advice for meat and heads?