Most likely, you won’t be camped in an area where there is good fishing, but it is possible. Some clients bring collapsible fishing equipment just in case they do get dropped in a spot with some fishing opportunity. Some even bring a small rimfire rifle for a lunch of freshly harvested ptarmigan. Depending on your […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s just a fact that you will most likely at least see a grizzly bear on your trip. In most cases, bears are not a threat, but they do deserve your respect and attention. When traveling in bear country, keep alert and enjoy the opportunity to see these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. However, […]
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Jan
Jan
Field Dressing Hunters should know how to field dress and care for meat before going afield. Some hunters waste a lot of valuable meat because they simply do not know the how to properly field dress game. There are several good methods of field dressing. You will be successful with any method as long as you […]
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Jan
Jan
We have limited space to store meat in Kotzebue, however, once you harvest an animal and have it field processed and back to your pick-up location, you should send us an inReach message. We may may be able to pick up your animal prior to your fly-out date. However, you should plan for meat to […]
16
Jan
Jan
We encourage all hunters to purchase a wolf tag! Wolves and caribou travel together. In fact many of our hunters report seeing wolves during their DIY caribou hunt. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll get one killed. Wolves are hard to hunt. Seeing wolves and getting one are two different things, but how frustrating to get […]
15
Jan
Jan
Know your target! Every year a few illegal cows are shot by hunters. Only bull caribou are legal on your hunt. Identifying a legal caribou can sometimes be difficult because both sexes have antlers. Identifying a Legal Caribou Most cow caribou have antlers from June through April of the following year. Bull caribou have antlers […]
05
Jan
Jan
Places to stay in Kotzebue, Alaska for overnight stays before and after you are out in the field. We suggest making your reservations prior to your trip. Nullagvik Hotel Only “HOTEL” in town and it With views of the Kotzebue Sound, this understated hotel is a 7-minute walk from Western Arctic Parklands and Northwest Arctic […]
05
Jan
Jan
Kotzebue is a small village, however, it happens to be the largest village in the NW Arctic of Alaska, the “Hub” of several small villages in the outlying area. Kotz used to be a “Dry” Village … meaning alcohol was not sold or available for purchase and was regulated on the amount any one person […]
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Jan
Jan
If you’re flying to Kotzebue, we suggest that you book your commercial flight to Anchorage. Flying to Anchorage from the Lower 48 Anchorage is Alaska’s main transportation hub and offers the greatest selection of flights both within Alaska and across lower 48 destinations. The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has close to 200 flights a […]
03
Jan
Jan
Alaska resident hunters, ages 18 years or older – and all nonresident hunters – must possess and carry in the field a valid Alaska state hunting license, locking tag(s) and harvest permit. Locking Tags In addition to a hunting license, nonresident hunters must buy appropriate locking tags to hunt big game in Alaska — this […]