Yukon Moose Hunt, anyone do one?

[lokidog]

Well, the funding has reappeared for an archery Yukon moose hunt.  Was looking at one outfitter that my dad has used before but was seeing a fair number of negative reviews.

Does anyone have any experience with outfitters up there or know someone that had a great trip?  Thanks.

[Ripper]

Jim Shockey has a nice camp up there. Run ya about $15,000 plus.

[Ridgerunner]

heard good things about mervins. 

[lokidog]

Shockey's about $25000 with all the add-ons.     A little too rich for my dad's blood.   

Have heard good things about Mervyn's as well.  Seems like most I/my dad have contacted are booked already for this year.

[Skyvalhunter]

Are you talking the Yukon or hunting Alaska for the Alaskan/Yukon moose? Spendy to hunt the Yukon, or NWT with the prices then the goverments taxes(GST).

[lokidog]

Hunt the Yukon, seems AK is even more pricey.  My dad wants to do a "once in a lifetime" hunt with me before he can't get around so well.  He is turning 72 this year.

[starbailey]

I hunted with Blackstone Outfitters in 05 and again in 07. The first hunt was a sheep hunt with a moose tag in my pocket and second hunt was a moose rut hunt with a sheep,  caribou, bear tag in pocket. Both hunts were great adventures with me killing a nice fannin ram in 05 and a dall sheep and 56 inch moose on the second. I could have killed a bou but passed. The opion of having cheap tag in your pocket is a nice advantage for a Yukon hunt but it does get expensive with fees and shipping after you pull the trigger.
 I'm a sheep hunter first and chose to hunt rams first on my 07 hunt. It was very late in the year for sheep and it took us 8 days to find a ram worth killing. It was a great time but I paid for a moose hunt meaning my sheep cost me a trophy fee and I only had 2 days left to hunt moose. I was not going to be picky. That next afternoon we glimsed a bull about 1 mile away. The next time we were able to see him he was 40 yards away and I was shooting. He was a mature bull and had 3 cows with him and I was just happy to have found an average bull. Out of the 7 hunters in camp mine was right in the middle. I think the biggest ran 63-64.
 The nice thing with Blackstone is Jim does his own flying so getting stuck in a slow area isn't an issue. I was flown to 3 locations on both hunts and killed the moose by riding horses out of main camp.
 You stated on trying to find a hunt for this year. I think any well known outfitter will be booked up at least 1 if not 2 years out. I put a deposit on my 07 hunt when there in 05 cuz they only had 2 spots left at that time! There is always cancelation lists.
Bryan

[lokidog]

Thanks Bryan.  They have pics from 2007 on their website, which one is you?

Standby is the only way I think I will be able to do this this year.   

[starbailey]

Sorry, my bad. 2008 was my second hunt. I'm on the top row second in. I have to say that pic doesn't do him justice. He was 11-13 and scored just shy of 200b&c.
Bryan

[lokidog]

Nice.  What time in Sept. was your hunt?  Did you do any calling?  I've got an email out to Blackstone for more info.

Thanks

[starbailey]

I would have to look at my records to see the exact dates but it snowed at least half the days I was there.
 We called to this bull after getting in close but he had 3 cows with him and wasnt going to leave them for nothing. As you seen at Blackstones web site they kill some great bulls. On day 2 I passed on two bulls that were better than mine but I've learned not to burn days on other animals until your main tag is filled.

[lokidog]

I am looking forward to this hunt.  My dad is planning on carrying a rifle but not hunting.  He will also attempt to film any activity I might have.  Plus, when that 74 incher (yeah right) won't come in closer than 200 yards, I can still whack him.   

[starbailey]

Those hunting trips up north are just awesome. I'm sure you'll have a great hunt no matter who you choose to go with.

[washelkhntr]

Ed,
 It isn't the Yukon, but this is who we are booked with for this upcoming fall. 

http://www.inzanaoutfitters.com

[lokidog]

Ed,
 It isn't the Yukon, but this is who we are booked with for this upcoming fall. 

http://www.inzanaoutfitters.com

Are those Western Canada moose or Shiras?  Good luck on your hunt and thanks for the info.