Average cost of a Moose hunt

FAAFO

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on a side note i wont consider trophy book whichever is as a good information related to specy. there is no such stone sheep in the yukon and the fannin is not a stone sheep except for record book.
Not true but it’s the internet and the content on this platform is free so get it!!!
 
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Enough arguing already , JEEEZ , you guys are like little kids . Back to the OP


PS! Don't make me shut the interweb down !
Seriously if you guys want to argue like a couple middle school girls PM, text or call each other. You’re not adding anything constructive to this thread.
 

Solm

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15K is about 1/2 price these days and I’d be suspect while booking for that price if it’s fully guided.
 

KHNC

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SCI? Really? If you’re trying to use the SCI farm book to prove a point you’ve lost the argument…
And you are replying to this why? Are you looking for a moose hunt? Are you saying no Shiras moose north of the US border? Exactly what are you wanting to accomplish? If you see my original post, i was trying to help the OP.
 

FAAFO

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And you are replying to this why? Are you looking for a moose hunt? Are you saying no Shiras moose north of the US border? Exactly what are you wanting to accomplish? If you see my original post, i was trying to help the OP.
You’re trying to help the guy by bringing up an outfitter that doesn’t have a website, doesn’t respond and no info on the internet? Then you try to use a recordbook that takes genetically modified, drugged up pets as records to prove your point?

To answer your question read my other post above about imaginary lines. But I’m guessing the stack of 52 is missing a few.
 

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You’re trying to help the guy by bringing up an outfitter that doesn’t have a website, doesn’t respond and no info on the internet? Then you try to use a recordbook that takes genetically modified, drugged up pets as records to prove your point?

To answer your question read my other post above about imaginary lines. But I’m guessing the stack of 52 is missing a few.
Not familiar with high fence moose hunts in North America. Where are you seeing this?

Have you ever read a SCI record book?

There are separate categories for "high fence (estate)" animals and wild animals. I don't know why people lie to themselves about an organization they know nothing about. Same as archery, same as muzzleloader.

Even when there are not separate categories, all estate animals are marked with an asterisk.
 

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You’re trying to help the guy by bringing up an outfitter that doesn’t have a website, doesn’t respond and no info on the internet? Then you try to use a recordbook that takes genetically modified, drugged up pets as records to prove your point?

To answer your question read my other post above about imaginary lines. But I’m guessing the stack of 52 is missing a few.
I have first hand info and a contact number from a long time buddy that just got back from the hunt. It is available. You are acting like the link i "copied and pasted" from another member is not accurate. I have not seen a single helpful post from you on the topic of outfitters. It was also another member that decided to make a SA comment on my post about not being any "Shiras moose in Canada as your first clue". That link was related to that. Carry on, your bus is waiting for you.
 

FAAFO

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Not familiar with high fence moose hunts in North America. Where are you seeing this?

Have you ever read a SCI record book?

There are separate categories for "high fence (estate)" animals and wild animals. I don't know why people lie to themselves about an organization they know nothing about. Same as archery, same as muzzleloader.

Even when there are not separate categories, all estate animals are marked with an asterisk.
I never mentioned high fence moose hunts.
 
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I do a DIY moose hunt in Alaska every couple years. I spend no where near what others are saying. Group of 6

$6 Airfare-last year . I have a alaska airlines card and use points.
$200 Shuttle service round trip
$1,000 license
$500 raft rental
$150 1st and last night hotel
$0 moose processing. Connect with local families in need. They help process and vac seal I give them meet. They supply everything
$100 oversize bag fee for antlers
$ 450 checked meat boxes

I plan $3200 door to door. 17days total. 2 weeks in the bush on a raft. From Pennsylvania
 
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I do a DIY moose hunt in Alaska every couple years. I spend no where near what others are saying. Group of 6

$6 Airfare-last year . I have a alaska airlines card and use points.
$200 Shuttle service round trip
$1,000 license
$500 raft rental
$150 1st and last night hotel
$0 moose processing. Connect with local families in need. They help process and vac seal I give them meet. They supply everything
$100 oversize bag fee for antlers
$ 450 checked meat boxes

I plan $3200 door to door. 17days total. 2 weeks in the bush on a raft. From Pennsylvania

$200 shuttle service for a raft trip?? Are you getting taken out on an e bike or what?


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I do a DIY moose hunt in Alaska every couple years. I spend no where near what others are saying. Group of 6

$6 Airfare-last year . I have a alaska airlines card and use points.
$200 Shuttle service round trip
$1,000 license
$500 raft rental
$150 1st and last night hotel
$0 moose processing. Connect with local families in need. They help process and vac seal I give them meet. They supply everything
$100 oversize bag fee for antlers
$ 450 checked meat boxes

I plan $3200 door to door. 17days total. 2 weeks in the bush on a raft. From Pennsylvania
Wow you have got that figured out I never would guess a hunt like that could be done for $3200
 
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I did a full 3 week, fly in float trip to ANWR via Fairbanks. Drove from Washington to Fairbanks, my own gear, raft ect... flew w/ Wright, Hunted moose and caribou, tagged out. That one was about $12.5K with a few nights hotel, gas, everything and was gone exactly 31 days.

My last couple were float trips off a road system.... my hunting partner lives a couple hrs from Anchorage... those trips are cheap... Airfare, tags, gas and food, leave me gear at his place permanently... about $2k per trip but not a huge success rate.

It's all what you want out of the trip...
 

FAAFO

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^ Yup.

DIY can be cheap. But most guys hit the easy button and hire a transporter like Papa Bear. You are paying for their knowledge and experience. Not sure how guys feel right labeling it as a DIY hunt. The hardest part of a moose area is figuring out WHERE and then HOW to access it. 🤣
 
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^ Yup.

DIY can be cheap. But most guys hit the easy button and hire a transporter like Papa Bear. You are paying for their knowledge and experience. Not sure how guys feel right labeling it as a DIY hunt. The hardest part of a moose area is figuring out WHERE and then HOW to access it. 🤣
This is all very true.
 

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Bucket list hunt for me someday- great information and considerations us midwest guys never think of.
 
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$200 shuttle service for a raft trip?? Are you getting taken out on an e bike or what?


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6 guys remember. That's $1200. Which is $600 each way. I have paid slightly more but this shuttle guy does well so we stuck with him. It's a float hunt. Road side drop off and pick up.
 

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I guess I’m below average like usual

I stopped putting in for points when CPW added that point fee a few years back. A resident tag was a couple hundred in 2023 I reckon. I spent a couple hundred in gas per month for scouting in the summer and the normal freeze dried food I eat backpacking. I had the giarrdia medical expense right before season opened. I processed most of the bull, but I had a local processor do all the burger grinding. I’m guessing not over 1.5-2k when all done. I don’t think I’d do it again if I had the chance. Elk is enough of a pack out for me and not as tough a meat on the table.
 
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