The largest community in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska, the City of Kotzebue offers a wide range of activities for visitors, both in town and in the surrounding wilderness. A crossroads of local culture and natural wonders, it has something to offer to anyone with a spirit for adventure and an appreciation of the […]
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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 […]
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Jan
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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 from May through part of the winter. The oldest bulls drop their antlers […]
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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 […]
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Jan
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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
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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 […]
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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 ticket(s). Locking Tags In addition to a hunting license, nonresident hunters must buy appropriate locking tags to hunt big game in Alaska — this […]
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Jan
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You MUST have either a Sat Phone, Garmin inReach or Zoleo in the field with your group for safety and communication purposes – YOU CANNOT PURCHASE THEM IN THE VILLAGE. So, please remember to make arrangements PRIOR to departing for your Alaskan Adventure! Satellite Phone or InReach? For us, this was a no brainer, we […]
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Jan
Jan
You’ll definitely want to have a pair of Hip Waders (or Chest waders if you prefer) on your hunt. They will more than likely be a necessity while you’re out there on your hunt. Trust us … we know! Hunting in Alaska isn’t like hunting down in the Lower 48. You WILL need hip waders […]
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Jan
Jan
Unguided Alaskan Caribou Hunts are some of the most sought after hunts in Alaska. There are important considerations on these hunts due to the weather and terrain that hunters should expect to encounter. These hunts are conducted mostly by spot-and-stalk tactics. The hunts are fly-in “Spike Camp/Base Camp” style, where you should will return back […]