Our company is in the service industry and gratuities, although often unnoticed by the public, form a significant portion of our crew members’ salaries. They work diligently in the background to ensure planes are properly maintained, camp gear is clean and ready, dishes are washed, gear is packed, and they are always available to welcome […]
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Jan
Jan
Getting picked up from the field can be a frustrating part of your hunt. On the afternoon/evening prior to your scheduled pick up day, you’ll want to check in with us back in the hangar with your inReach We’ll let you know if we are still on schedule, or if the weather looks like it […]
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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 VERY limited space to store meat 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 stay […]
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Jan
Jan
We encourage hunters to purchase a wolf tag! Check the regulations to verify that wolf season is open during your hunt dates, and if it is we recommend you get a 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 […]
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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 permit. 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
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
YES! Bring some waders with you. Depending on where you end up hunting, you could 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 […]
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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 […]
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