Our company is in the service industry and gratuities, although often unnoticed by the public, form a significant portion of our pilots and ground crew members’ salaries. The ground crew works diligently in the background to ensure planes are properly maintained, camp gear is clean and ready, dishes are washed, gear is packed, and they […]
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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, […]
16
Jan
Jan
We encourage hunters to purchase a wolf tag! Check the regulations to verify that wolf season is open during your hunt dates (usually August 10), and if it is open, we recommend you get a tag. Wolves and caribou travel together. In fact many of our hunters report seeing wolves during their hunt. However, that […]
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 […]
01
Jan
Jan
You MUST have a way to communicate with us from the field – YOU CANNOT PURCHASE SERVICES IN TOWN. So, please remember to make arrangements PRIOR to departing for your Alaskan Adventure! We suggest that you purchase an InReach or similar satellite communication device. For us, this was a no brainer, we carry the InReach […]
01
Jan
Jan
YES! Bring some waders with you. Depending on where you end up hunting, you will fly into the field in a float plane and land on water. You will also likely encounter stream and/or river crossings during your hunt. Often you’ll need to do a creek crossing every day from where you’re camped to where […]
01
Jan
Jan
In Alaska, mosquito levels can vary quite a bit from day to day and location to location. If you are visiting Alaska between May and August make sure you’re prepared to deal with bugs while camping. The only way to avoid all mosquitoes on your trip to Alaska is to visit in the winter! In […]
01
Jan
Jan
Camps go in, and out of the field with the hunters. Weight limits for hunters is 70 pounds of gear per person. This includes all of your personal gear, weapon, sleeping system, food, backpack, field dressing equipment and game bags. Your total weight limit including you and your gear is 285 pounds. Additional flight charges […]
01
Jan
Jan
Prior to your departure into the field, either the night before your fly out day or in the morning at our airport lot, our field manager will go over all transport and field processes with you. During the pre-hunt discussion you will need to give us your Inreach or other communication numbers and you will […]
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Feb
Feb
We think you ALL need to consider purchasing Trip Insurance when booking a trip/hunt/international travel, etc. I know, I know … “it’s too expensive” OR “I don’t need it, nothing will happen”, these are typical responses we have heard in the past. Honestly, we’ve said the same thing ourselves in the past. Unfortunately, we just […]