Hello my name is Nate and this is my first post excepting my introduction. I am 53 and have been hunting most of my life. In 2024 I killed a nice bull moose in Canada. This was a 1-on-1 guided trip, and most likely the only time I will be able to afford a trip like that. I had an amazing time and learned a ton. I am absolutely hooked on moose hunting now, and have booked a DIY hunt in Western Alaska for 2027. This will be a fixed camp lake hunt, with a boat and motor provided. My wife accompanied me on the Canada hunt, and she will be coming on this hunt as well. We are both experienced in backcountry wilderness hunting and camping, but this will be our first time in Alaska. Our hunt dates are Sept 15-25. I chose these dates based on research and the fact that we hunted the same dates in the Yukon. It seems like these are good dates for a pre-rut or rut for moose.
I am seeking advice and information from real hunters on this forum. YouTube can only provide so much, and I've found a lot of that needs a grain or two of salt. I am wondering how others have found this timeframe for moose ruts. I am also considering a wolf tag. I would like to hear about whether anyone thinks we would need a bear fence. We are limited to 120# per person. The air service rep I've talked to said the grizzly population is not huge in this area, and to be bear-aware. I've hunted black bear several times but a 300# CA black bear is no grizzly or brown bear. Only a few of the clients take a fence. He has hunted this area and does not use one. I have a .44 mag and am proficient with it and my wife will have a 12 GA with bear slugs. My rifle is a .30-06 with 200 grain handloaded Accubonds. We are responsible for all our own gear, and feel that with further research and physical training, we will be as ready as we can be for this hunt. Anyone who has experience and advice would be more than welcome. I am now at a stage in my life where I would like to do a hunt like this for moose or caribou ever year or every other year. Thank you and thanks for having me.
I am seeking advice and information from real hunters on this forum. YouTube can only provide so much, and I've found a lot of that needs a grain or two of salt. I am wondering how others have found this timeframe for moose ruts. I am also considering a wolf tag. I would like to hear about whether anyone thinks we would need a bear fence. We are limited to 120# per person. The air service rep I've talked to said the grizzly population is not huge in this area, and to be bear-aware. I've hunted black bear several times but a 300# CA black bear is no grizzly or brown bear. Only a few of the clients take a fence. He has hunted this area and does not use one. I have a .44 mag and am proficient with it and my wife will have a 12 GA with bear slugs. My rifle is a .30-06 with 200 grain handloaded Accubonds. We are responsible for all our own gear, and feel that with further research and physical training, we will be as ready as we can be for this hunt. Anyone who has experience and advice would be more than welcome. I am now at a stage in my life where I would like to do a hunt like this for moose or caribou ever year or every other year. Thank you and thanks for having me.
