Tok Air update

[chisana]

In case you didn't see this in the moose hunting forum:

Tok Air Canceling trips for 2021?

I got a letter from Zach at Tok Air stating that the NPS pulled his permit to fly hunters into the preserve for 2021. I'd especially be worried if I had a sheep hunt booked, because you're now going to be hunting somewhere else, likey with someone else. He'll likely just blame the other...

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[wildwilderness]

There was another post on it. I would guess it is only cancelled for the NPS property, but don’t know if that will close him for the season?

 

[USMC-40]

If this is out of place, then forgive me - Tok Air was involved in some pretty upsetting hunter harassment. Long story short the concession that he flew into primarily (from what I understand) traded hands. He reacted by going landing near where our tents were set up and rummaging through my stuff and the guides stuff. I was able to account for all my stuff, but my guide was HOT. He filed a report through the outfitter with AK FWP. We were interviewed by an agent who took the issue very seriously. All of this came after a meeting where I introduced myself, he refused to shake my hand (blamed COVID) and then went on a rant about outfitters and out of state hunters ruining his business (the introduction happened when we were waiting on a cub ride further in). I understand his frustration but lines were crossed. He went as far as to hide my spork and left my down bag outside my tent (fortunately we were able to return to camp when we saw a plane land near where we had our tents set up and stow gear properly) but it cost us several hours and quite a few feet of elevation.

 

[Clarktar]

If this is out of place, then forgive me - Tok Air was involved in some pretty upsetting hunter harassment. Long story short the concession that he flew into primarily (from what I understand) traded hands. He reacted by going landing near where our tents were set up and rummaging through my stuff and the guides stuff. I was able to account for all my stuff, but my guide was HOT. He filed a report through the outfitter with AK FWP. We were interviewed by an agent who took the issue very seriously. All of this came after a meeting where I introduced myself, he refused to shake my hand (blamed COVID) and then went on a rant about outfitters and out of state hunters ruining his business (the introduction happened when we were waiting on a cub ride further in). I understand his frustration but lines were crossed. He went as far as to hide my spork and left my down bag outside my tent (fortunately we were able to return to camp when we saw a plane land near where we had our tents set up and stow gear properly) but it cost us several hours and quite a few feet of elevation.

Whoa!! Someone rummages through my shit and leaves it out like that and I will not respond calmly. What a piece of work this Tok Air fellow sounds like.

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[Thunder]

If this is out of place, then forgive me - Tok Air was involved in some pretty upsetting hunter harassment. Long story short the concession that he flew into primarily (from what I understand) traded hands. He reacted by going landing near where our tents were set up and rummaging through my stuff and the guides stuff. I was able to account for all my stuff, but my guide was HOT. He filed a report through the outfitter with AK FWP. We were interviewed by an agent who took the issue very seriously. All of this came after a meeting where I introduced myself, he refused to shake my hand (blamed COVID) and then went on a rant about outfitters and out of state hunters ruining his business (the introduction happened when we were waiting on a cub ride further in). I understand his frustration but lines were crossed. He went as far as to hide my spork and left my down bag outside my tent (fortunately we were able to return to camp when we saw a plane land near where we had our tents set up and stow gear properly) but it cost us several hours and quite a few feet of elevation.

Thats crossing the line hiding someones spork.

 

[Nick Muche]

If this is out of place, then forgive me - Tok Air was involved in some pretty upsetting hunter harassment. Long story short the concession that he flew into primarily (from what I understand) traded hands. He reacted by going landing near where our tents were set up and rummaging through my stuff and the guides stuff. I was able to account for all my stuff, but my guide was HOT. He filed a report through the outfitter with AK FWP. We were interviewed by an agent who took the issue very seriously. All of this came after a meeting where I introduced myself, he refused to shake my hand (blamed COVID) and then went on a rant about outfitters and out of state hunters ruining his business (the introduction happened when we were waiting on a cub ride further in). I understand his frustration but lines were crossed. He went as far as to hide my spork and left my down bag outside my tent (fortunately we were able to return to camp when we saw a plane land near where we had our tents set up and stow gear properly) but it cost us several hours and quite a few feet of elevation.

Unreal...

 

[VernAK]

The stories are numerous around this area. Have we discussed the bear mauling incident?

 

[adventure907]

The stories are numerous around this area. Have we discussed the bear mauling incident?

....or attempting to start a fist fight in the middle of an airstrip?

 

[Clarktar]

The stories are numerous around this area. Have we discussed the bear mauling incident?

Haven't heard that one yet! I'm glad I belong to this forum and can weed through bad apples like this from the unfortunate experience of others.

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[Brick]

The stories are numerous around this area. Have we discussed the bear mauling incident?

So we just leaving this out to hang or you gonna tell us!?

 

[VernAK]

There may be legal matters involved and a family that lost a loved one.

 

[keller]

talked to a guy today that watched his camp being ravaged by zach.he tried but couldnt get their before zach flew away in my estimataion it was good for zach. he filed a complaint and said as far as he knows zach had his permit pulled by nps.

 

[ozyclint]

Sounds like a name change is in order. Cok Air

 

[HornPorn]

Sounds like he needs an ass whipping

 

[Bambistew]

Some interesting information in here. https://casetext.com/case/tok-air-serv-v-haaland

 

[AKaDougie]

Some interesting information in here. https://casetext.com/case/tok-air-serv-v-haaland

No more hear say with that official doc, good find.

 

[Alaskanfever]

If this is out of place, then forgive me - Tok Air was involved in some pretty upsetting hunter harassment. Long story short the concession that he flew into primarily (from what I understand) traded hands. He reacted by going landing near where our tents were set up and rummaging through my stuff and the guides stuff. I was able to account for all my stuff, but my guide was HOT. He filed a report through the outfitter with AK FWP. We were interviewed by an agent who took the issue very seriously. All of this came after a meeting where I introduced myself, he refused to shake my hand (blamed COVID) and then went on a rant about outfitters and out of state hunters ruining his business (the introduction happened when we were waiting on a cub ride further in). I understand his frustration but lines were crossed. He went as far as to hide my spork and left my down bag outside my tent (fortunately we were able to return to camp when we saw a plane land near where we had our tents set up and stow gear properly) but it cost us several hours and quite a few feet of elevation.

Hey man I finally decided to create a RokSlide account. This is Josh, I can attest also that Zack with Tok air dismantled my solar charger and he left us a letter inside our food bag after rummaging through it. He rifled through both of our tents and quite frankly i don't believe he is a mentally stable guy, not someone I would want to hop in a small airplane with. Hope you are doing well though man.

 

[Dexter Grayson]

Son of a bitch it’s true, the weasel is a spork thief!

@USMC-40

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[Movi]

Birds of the same feather flock together!

 

[Bambistew]

Wierd that such an upstanding "transporter" can no longer advertise hunts or drop hunters in the preserve. The guy has a story for everything. Did he mention how he tried to buy off the hunter he harassed vs testify against him? I also heard he was buzzing camps this year. Super guy.