DIY AK Moose NR

[jlw0142]

I’ve read several threads on this topic which are very helpful, but I wanted to ask the opinion of those who have AK moose hunted whether you guys thought it was feasible for me (a NR from the lower 48) to pick a spot to be flown into by an air taxi and do a float trip, totally DIY with my father and a friend in 2029? I’m just coming out of professional school so I can’t spend $20k on an outfitter, but my Dad just told me that he really wants to do this, and I have been talking about it for years. If we wait too long, he may end up not being able to go due to aging, so I’d like to go on a true adventure with him within the next few years and I feel like this would be a cool experience. What do you guys feel our odds are success are with picking a section of river to float all on our own?

 

[VernAK]

Ungulate herds here in Eastern Alaska are suffering. I'd suggest considering mid or western Alaska. Logistics are going to be expensive.

 

[Steve O]

You are going to have a VERY difficult time finding a pilot. Even that far out. Most are locked up by regular clients and when those clients tire of the time and expense their spot gets passed on to family or close friend. Even as big as Alaska it is highly unlikely you are going to research your way into a honey hole and then it will be 10x harder to find someone who can drop you…IF you can possibly be dropped there. And you will be really lucky to drop 3 guys and camp and haul out ONE moose for $20g.

 

[jlw0142]

You are going to have a VERY difficult time finding a pilot. Even that far out. Most are locked up by regular clients and when those clients tire of the time and expense their spot gets passed on to family or close friend. Even as big as Alaska it is highly unlikely you are going to research your way into a honey hole and then it will be 10x harder to find someone who can drop you…IF you can possibly be dropped there. And you will be really lucky to drop 3 guys and camp and haul out ONE moose for $20g.

Well, I meant $20k per person, but point taken! I appreciate the honesty. I was hoping we could manage

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