Covid questions for alaska fall hunts

[Timeee123]

have any non residents been to ak for hunting or fishing yet this "fall". Im finding it difficult to find a place that tests covid and has results back in 72 hrs.

What happens if you get there and results are not back?
Whats considered self quarantine? Is going strait to hunting camp considered quarantine?

Any info would be appreciated, the AK visitor page isn't very detailed.

 

[Larry Bartlett]

its all a little inconvenient but guys are coming and going already for 'bou and fishing. So far guys have used the airport. Ive heard of one other company that is getting results fast. I'll share the contact when i have it.

Quarantine includes avoiding contact with your pilot too, unfortunately.

most guys are doing the hotel quarantine.

I'll ask the guys coming in tomorrow and headed out for info to see what they are doing. stand by...

 

[Larry Bartlett]

Steese Medical Center in Fairbanks: (907) 374-7911

rapid testing so far <48 hours. Some guys have gotten the same day, somehow.

Good luck guys!

 

[Timeee123]

How about Juneau. Im going from there to haines. Any ideas?

 

[Larry Bartlett]

The info i got is that you only have to bring proof that you are waiting on test results, so if you cant get airport or other test results within 72 hours that's okay, you just need to be tested within 72 hours. The Steese MC might be the best option for less hassle.

Pilots are just asking for "covid compliance" yes or no...

 

[wapitibob]

Long thread on bowsite from many that have and are going, and how they got quick tests.

 

[Larry Bartlett]

Ethel Lund Medical center- junaeu

junaeu VA center outpatient clinic

Front street clinic

all have covid testing and fast results.

 

[Timeee123]

Long thread on bowsite from many that have and are going, and how they got quick tests.

I suck at this. I dont suppose you have a link?

 

[wapitibob]

MUST Test Negative C-19 Alaska

Bowhunting and Archery Information Article

forums.bowsite.com

 

[AKBorn]

have any non residents been to ak for hunting or fishing yet this "fall". Im finding it difficult to find a place that tests covid and has results back in 72 hrs.

What happens if you get there and results are not back?
Whats considered self quarantine? Is going strait to hunting camp considered quarantine?

Any info would be appreciated, the AK visitor page isn't very detailed.

Check out the Moose and Caribou threads on those sobforums here, this issue is discussed in detail, lots of guys in the same boat.

 

[MikeG]

I just got back. I went with results pending. They wanted me to retest upon arrival, but I quarantined at my parent's house instead. I didn't get results back for 13 days which was ridiculous. They changed the requirements shortly after we got there. My parents did their 14 day retest in Soldotna and got results within 10 minutes from a state approved lab.

 

[Timeee123]

I just got back. I went with results pending. They wanted me to retest upon arrival, but I quarantined at my parent's house instead. I didn't get results back for 13 days which was ridiculous. They changed the requirements shortly after we got there. My parents did their 14 day retest in Soldotna and got results within 10 minutes from a state approved lab.

Well that pretty much dicks you over on a 10 day hunt might as well eat your money and not go

 

[MikeG]

I could have just retaken a test upon arrival and got results back within the day. I felt it wasn't necessary as we stayed away from everyone other than the sockeye.
Now you must have a negative test before you get on the plane.

 

[HawkeyeHunter]

How about Juneau. Im going from there to haines. Any ideas?

not to side track your thread, but curious, goat or bear hunt? And with who? Anyway, good luck and have fun!

 

[Timeee123]

not to side track your thread, but curious, goat or bear hunt? And with who? Anyway, good luck and have fun!

Combined hunt with cross country guides. And THANK YOU