Post by: Commando on February 04, 2016, 08:36:58 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on February 04, 2016, 09:00:12 AM
Post by: birddogdad on February 04, 2016, 09:09:47 AM
I paid 17k last year. This year they are up to 18k. I looked at prices at the sheep show and they range from 16k-25k. Plan on these prices rising about 1k a year. So if you hunt 5 years from now and go on the hunt I went on, it's likely to be 24k.
does this include everything or just the advertised charges? do you pay guide "tip", any hidden air costs for local transit? I agree around 1K/year rate increase. All this is based on Nonresident rates right?
have considered summering over in AK, gaining residency to make this longtime dream a cost managable for the retired blue collar guy...
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 04, 2016, 09:14:01 AM
Post by: Commando on February 04, 2016, 09:26:04 AM
Post by: Falcon on February 06, 2016, 01:49:58 PM
Do your home work and make sure you call their references both successful and not.
Post by: X-Force on February 06, 2016, 10:39:35 PM
Post by: Commando on February 07, 2016, 07:31:34 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on February 07, 2016, 12:40:21 PM
I paid 17k last year. This year they are up to 18k. I looked at prices at the sheep show and they range from 16k-25k. Plan on these prices rising about 1k a year. So if you hunt 5 years from now and go on the hunt I went on, it's likely to be 24k.
does this include everything or just the advertised charges? do you pay guide "tip", any hidden air costs for local transit? I agree around 1K/year rate increase. All this is based on Nonresident rates right?
have considered summering over in AK, gaining residency to make this longtime dream a cost managable for the retired blue collar guy...
Here are the hidden costs:
-tip of 1500 or so (unless your a cheapskate and then $500)
-airfare to anchorage of 200 (back of the plane)
-mounting of sheep 1500 (you can save here if you don't shoot a sheep)
-box of ammo $40
-sheep license $450
-celebratory Glendronach 15 year scotch: $110 (plus the mounting fee of $1500 above)
Post by: stew pidasso on February 07, 2016, 01:28:06 PM
Post by: Falcon on February 07, 2016, 04:03:40 PM
I paid 17k last year. This year they are up to 18k. I looked at prices at the sheep show and they range from 16k-25k. Plan on these prices rising about 1k a year. So if you hunt 5 years from now and go on the hunt I went on, it's likely to be 24k.
does this include everything or just the advertised charges? do you pay guide "tip", any hidden air costs for local transit? I agree around 1K/year rate increase. All this is based on Nonresident rates right?
have considered summering over in AK, gaining residency to make this longtime dream a cost managable for the retired blue collar guy...
Here are the hidden costs:
-tip of 1500 or so (unless your a cheapskate and then $500)
-airfare to anchorage of 200 (back of the plane)
-mounting of sheep 1500 (you can save here if you don't shoot a sheep)
-box of ammo $40
-sheep license $450
-celebratory Glendronach 15 year scotch: $110 (plus the mounting fee of $1500 above)
Agree with Pope on the hidden costs. I was able to take a red eye to Fairbanks and take a cat nap before I caught my shuttle to Healy where I met my outfitter. Generally speaking you will most likely build in some money for a motel room and maybe a taxi. You will have to get your ram sealed by fish and game and that is often done after you leave the hunt.
Post by: USMC86 on April 11, 2016, 03:46:57 PM
Agree with all the other posting on real costs for a Dall sheep these days. Not the type of hunt that you can expect to find a bargain on...at least, in my case, the cost was really low but- like so many other areas in life- I got what I paid for. You may want to consider applying for the hunts in the Chugach Range. I have been applying for a couple years- no luck yet- but the sheep are incredible in there. Dan Montgomery is one of the outfitters that hunts that country- google him and check out his facebook page- and from my one and only goat him (with him) I can assure you he is the real deal. Awesome sheep, beautiful country and an incredibly fit, kind and thoughtful outfitter- the real deal.
Post by: Falcon on April 11, 2016, 04:42:10 PM
I paid 17k last year. This year they are up to 18k. I looked at prices at the sheep show and they range from 16k-25k. Plan on these prices rising about 1k a year. So if you hunt 5 years from now and go on the hunt I went on, it's likely to be 24k.
does this include everything or just the advertised charges? do you pay guide "tip", any hidden air costs for local transit? I agree around 1K/year rate increase. All this is based on Nonresident rates right?
have considered summering over in AK, gaining residency to make this longtime dream a cost managable for the retired blue collar guy...
Here are the hidden costs:
-tip of 1500 or so (unless your a cheapskate and then $500)
-airfare to anchorage of 200 (back of the plane)
-mounting of sheep 1500 (you can save here if you don't shoot a sheep)
-box of ammo $40
-sheep license $450
-celebratory Glendronach 15 year scotch: $110 (plus the mounting fee of $1500 above)
Don't forget the price a quality cigar :drool:
Post by: Bushcraft on April 13, 2016, 04:20:57 PM
I paid 17k last year. This year they are up to 18k. I looked at prices at the sheep show and they range from 16k-25k. Plan on these prices rising about 1k a year. So if you hunt 5 years from now and go on the hunt I went on, it's likely to be 24k.
does this include everything or just the advertised charges? do you pay guide "tip", any hidden air costs for local transit? I agree around 1K/year rate increase. All this is based on Nonresident rates right?
have considered summering over in AK, gaining residency to make this longtime dream a cost managable for the retired blue collar guy...
Here are the hidden costs:
-tip of 1500 or so (unless your a cheapskate and then $500)
-airfare to anchorage of 200 (back of the plane)
-mounting of sheep 1500 (you can save here if you don't shoot a sheep)
-box of ammo $40
-sheep license $450
-celebratory Glendronach 15 year scotch: $110 (plus the mounting fee of $1500 above)
"you can save here if you don't shoot a sheep".
That is some priceless humor right there! :chuckle:
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on April 13, 2016, 04:37:53 PM
Is this a new trend?
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Post by: starbailey on April 13, 2016, 07:10:44 PM
Alaska is cheeper that The Yukon or NWT because of competition. Those Canadan hunts can be $3-5000 more but have lots better success rate. Travel expenses are also more, $1-3,000 more. I do feel the experience is more relaxed though.
If possible research some possible outfitters, contact them and see if you could put a deposit down holding a price. Maybe this years or next years price. This works for me as it can save on raising costs and it farces me to save. Most outfits will be willing but 3 years out is max I've found.
For me I budget:
Airfare/hotel $1-2,000
Tip $1-1500
Extra $1,000 (gifts, alcohol, dinners, baggage, ect)
Taxidermy $1,500- $3,000 (life size or shoulder mt)
Hunt cost - right now I think $20,000 is probably average.
If your serious about a white sheep, id look to find as many raffles to enter as you can afford. Most WSF chapters and National WSF <1 club program has fully guided sheep raffles. Washington WSF will be giving one away, we just did 2 in march(dall, stone) as a door prize next year.
Post by: Bean Counter on April 13, 2016, 07:23:43 PM