These services include fishing, hunting, lodging, equipment rental, expediting, logistical support and transportation. Years later, the remodeled and expanded property is still roadfree, and guests raft into the lodge. Alaska unguided hunts xtreme xpeditions trophy moose, dall. A curtain of fog hangs close to the water, cutting the visibility down to within a few feet. Tons of info on remote rivers, bush services, rafting gear, camping, safety, etc. Alaska grayling fishing is phenomenal with fish in the 16 to 18 inch 40. Float hunting alaskas wild rivers michael strahan on. A complete guide to float hunting alaska 2nd edition pristine. Perry wiser, palmer alaska, october 2002 this book is the best resource for alaska hunting. The alaskayukon moose hunts take hunters to regions well off the beaten track. Moose john river float hunt with the late jay massey youtube. Alaskas hunting regulations overview, alaska department. Hunting in the preserve yukon charley rivers national.
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Float trips detailed descriptions of 80 great alaska. Alaska unguided hunts alaska hunting can be a very rewarding experience xx alaska offers 2 options for the hardy do it yourself hunters. His float hunting seminars have been attended by thousands of hunters and carry the same title as his book, float hunting alaskas wild. This book is an outgrowth of michael strahans years of teaching his series, float hunting alaska s wild rivers. We pride ourselves in providing you with the most complete flyin alaska hunting trips possible. Moose hunting alaska alaska trophy moose hunting fully guided. The solitude, constantly changing scenery, and excellent camping conditions make these some of the most enjoyable trips we offer. The lodge, located on a fiveacre, private inholding, began as a riveraccessed hunting cabin back in 1935. Contact us today to schedule your trip, or to ask any questions about how we arrange our hunting trips. Float hunting fortymile river alaska outdoors forums. You can takeoff today with our great adventure packages.
Kodiak island is 3594 square miles with only 70 miles of road. If you read the river writeups in that book, you will notice a pattern that repeats itself in each of the writeups. Our equipment is located in bethel with access to both bristol bay and kuskokwim river areas. This means hunting kodiak requires hunters to be creative in getting to the areas they want to hunt. Alaska unguided hunts xtreme xpeditions trophy moose. Whether youre researching a new hunting spot, or you just want to enjoy a good book on alaska hunting, youll find what you need here. The experts guide to float hunting alaska s rivers paperback january 1, 2014 by larry bartlett author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Semantics may be important in the biology classroom but a hunter in pursuit of game knows exactly what a mineral lick is and the info is useful. Hunting moose in the rut offers the unique opportunity of getting the giants of the forest to come to you. Enormous 18,000 mountains will be seen as you unzip the fly of the tent. In short, alaska rivers are serious forces of nature. Brooks range, self guided trophy moose hunts arrowhead. Newfoundland moose hunting island safaris full hunt.
Remote alaska moose hunting adventures affordable moose. A complete guide to float hunting alaska, 2nd edition. This is the most complete book available on hunting alaskas rivers by raft. Premier alaska float fishing tripimagine seven days beyond all boundaries, floating through 100 miles of exclusive alaskan outback while you experience some of the finest fly fishing on this planet. The only sound is that of an occasional salmon rolling in one of the many sloughs we pass along the way. Floating down one of these aquatic highways is an unforgettable way to experience alaska. Float hunting for moose on one of alaskas remote rivers can be a fantastic opportunity to take a trophy class bull. The yukon river flows at an average speed of 5 to 8 miles per hour. Three parties will be booked for this river, being put on the river one party per day. Between the two points we are unable to land and check on you. Drifting down a remote, wild river in alaska is a thing that must be experienced firsthand to be appreciated. Alaska bush adventures specializes in brown bear hunting, black bear hunting, caribou hunting, moose hunting, wolf and wolverine. A bit more of challenge due to lower water levels by hunting season, this float goes into a strip called 3finger charlie at the confluence of the river. Learn to plan your own self guided alaska dream hunt.
Papa bear adventures will organize your trip and fly you there. More than 30 years of experience flying hunters in and out of interior alaskas most rugged gamefilled regions gives us a wellknown edge in being able to provide hunters with the opportunity for a successful hunting season. You will be flown into one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. Float alaska takes the headache out of doityourself. Float draggin alaska book pristine ventures float draggin alaska book this is the experts guide to float hunting alaskas rivers. It covers topics from chosing the right watercraft, instructions on how to plan and implement your float hunt, gear preparation, techniques for for hunting, field care and other comprehensive information to improve your hunt. You would plan to originate and depart form juneau, alaska for these hunts, with a float plane flight tofrom the yacht. Alaskas rivers are huge bodies of water that move fast, run deep, and are cold. Float hunting alaska s wild rivers paperback january 1, 2014 by michael strahan author 4.
For further information on alaska hunting and where to get a license, visit the alaska department of fish and game website. The moose travel from the high country down to the rivers to rut. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Featured product the alaska moose hunting guide is both a primer for beginner moose hunters, and a peek into advanced tactics used in the guiding industry to increase your chances of harvesting moose. Inquire this guided moose hunt is a multispecies hunt if you choose. We commonly use boats, float planes, wheeled fixed wing aircraft and various other motorized vehicles to get to the hunting grounds. Guided moose hunts in alaska yukon river moose hunting. A typical year for us has some hunters taking bulls of the 60 club, if they are. H unt alaska with 60 inch club, and feel better about your potential success through a reputable consultation with our resident hunting professional. Michael strahan is the author of float hunting alaska s wild rivers, the definitive guide to float hunting in alaska.
The national park service and the state of alaska cooperatively manage the wildlife resources of the preserve. Includes information on gear, tactics and wheretogo. The 2nd edition of float hunting alaska surpasses the first by offeri. Alaska moose hunting guides hidden alaska guides and outfitters. Moose hunting in northern yukon blackstone outfitters. The great alaskan float hunt 2016 alaska outdoors forums.
Visitors who float approximately 30 miles a day and camp each night usually take around 5 days to reach circle. Unguided fully outfitted float trips for moose, black bear and wolves are also available. King salmon guides provides 16 foot rafts, which have a rowing frame, oars, patch kit and high speed inflation pump. Unguided moose hunting float trips on the alagnak river are in game unit 9b, and are available from september 5th through the 15th. When theyve sat in awe as the sun kisses the sea with waves of red, gold and purple, woken to the cry of an eagle hunting for its. Bag and possession limits vary by species and by area. With almost 100% opportunity and 80% success rate on bulls over 60 inches, it is an excellent opportunity for a trophy bull. To hunt or trap in the preserve, you must have all required licenses and permits and follow all other state regulations. Float hunting alaskas wild rivers introduction alaska outdoors. You will paddle or float an average of 5 10 miles per day on a zodiac or zebec raft. Alaska hunting books and media alaska outdoors supersite. Floathunts air charter access to alaskas back country. When theyve sat in awe as the sun kisses the sea with waves of red, gold and purple, woken to the cry of an eagle hunting for its prey.
My recommendation to anyone hunting this system is to contact the adfg office in fairbanks for the latest on hunting pressure, guide pressure, and game population stats and dynamics. Float hunting alaskas wild rivers introduction alaska. Larry outperformed himself by updating this book, making it exactly what i needed to effectively float hunt alaska rivers. A float hunt starts at one point and ends at a designated point down river. Hunting moose in the rut offers the unique opportunity of getting the. Many hunters fantasize about hunting alaska for moose, caribou or bear, but float hunting alaskas wild rivers is the stuff dreams are made of. Contact us today for more information about our 2019 hunts. This is a must have book whether you are hunting or not. Plan like a pro an excerpt from larry bartletts upcoming book. We guide you through early planning and coordinate all logistics with our multiple partners in bethel alaska. People often say theyve come to alaska and lived the dream, but they havent really lived the alaska dream until theyve spent the night in solitude in a hidden bay aboard an alaska floathouse. We will be happy to give you a price for the float trips. Excellent fishing for arctic grayling is usually available as an added bonus.
With a pull on the oars the raft gently glides around each new obstacle the river rolls at us. Featuring detailed information on fifty float hunt adventures for beginners to expertscover. Alaska diy produces online educational courses, or guides, to teach you exactly what you need to know to plan your own hunting adventures. We rent expedition quality rafting and wilderness camping equipment. Float hunters will be lucky to see a small handful of bulls on any given 10.
Willow air offers safe, affordable guided and selfguided flyin alaska moose hunting adventures in the remote innoko wildlife refuge. Alaska wildland adventures pride themselves on a leave no trace style of ecotourism. Jul 01, 2002 a wellorganized book that guides you step by step for a do it yourself hunt on alaska s rivers. Float hunting for moose and caribou is awesome, i love sheep hunting but if i had to pick one, rafting for moose and caribou would probably be it. We provide this fully planned unguided hunt service to a very limited number of groups each year, simply to concentrate our expertise on supporting individual hunting goals and to preserve sensitive areas from over harvest potential. This book is an outgrowth of michael strahans years of teaching his series, float hunting alaskas wild rivers. Sport fishing regulations, alaska department of fish and game. Aug 24, 2014 brooks range alaska float trip 2016 duration.
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