Post by: levihoward17 on January 06, 2024, 02:31:48 PM
I'm specifically interested in the following criteria:
1) A rifle hunt experience.
2) A fly-in or backcountry experience.
3) Targeting caribou that are not in velvet.
4) While the budget is somewhat flexible, I'd like to keep it within a reasonable range, starting with a cap around $3,000 per person.
I've heard about the allure of the Brooks Range, but I'm open to exploring more affordable options for caribou hunting. If anyone has valuable insights or suggestions, please share your knowledge and help me plan an unforgettable experience for my uncle!
Post by: Katmai Guy on January 06, 2024, 02:51:57 PM
Post by: kentrek on January 06, 2024, 03:58:49 PM
Hello everyone! I'm in the early stages of organizing a caribou hunting expedition for my uncle, a seasoned outdoorsman who ignited my passion for nature years ago. I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations or advice on this venture.
I'm specifically interested in the following criteria:
1) A rifle hunt experience.
2) A fly-in or backcountry experience.
3) Targeting caribou that are not in velvet.
4) While the budget is somewhat flexible, I'd like to keep it within a reasonable range, starting with a cap around $3,000 per person.
I've heard about the allure of the Brooks Range, but I'm open to exploring more affordable options for caribou hunting. If anyone has valuable insights or suggestions, please share your knowledge and help me plan an unforgettable experience for my uncle!
Brooks are awesome, early-mid September...but 3k is running pretty tight...I would double your budget before heading up there
So there's no surprises...AK is just expensive and unfortunately money solves problems... so have alot of extra money ! Awesome place tho, cool hunt that seems to be in danger of disappearing
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 06, 2024, 04:05:54 PM
Post by: lewy on January 06, 2024, 04:25:46 PM
Post by: levihoward17 on January 06, 2024, 05:06:40 PM
Are you looking for a stationary camp or float type trip?
I am interested in either! Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Post by: levihoward17 on January 06, 2024, 05:08:15 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on January 06, 2024, 05:12:28 PM
Be ware.
Lots of subsistence driven closures
I have a soft spot for the Brooks and the north slope. If you can get in there late August early September it's an awesome experience.
Start calling any and evey transporter you can find and see where they are hunting and what availability they have..
In general your probably looking 2-3 year's out to get booked.
Post by: time2hunt on January 06, 2024, 08:09:13 PM
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/proposals-to-close-non-resident-caribou-hunting-in-northwest-alaska/
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Post by: Katmai Guy on January 06, 2024, 08:49:09 PM
What ever your doing and looking at don’t wait. There’s lots of talk of closing caribou to non residents in certain areas.
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/proposals-to-close-non-resident-caribou-hunting-in-northwest-alaska/
:yeah:
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Post by: JoeE on January 06, 2024, 10:19:55 PM
Post by: actionshooter on January 06, 2024, 11:41:35 PM
About the cheapest you could do is a Haul Rd archery hunt and you MIGHT stick to your cap...
Post by: Brushcrawler on January 07, 2024, 08:09:10 PM
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Post by: versydus on January 13, 2024, 11:07:31 PM
https://m.facebook.com/people/Blown-Away-Airboat-Adventures/100075145218136/
Pm me if you wanna brain storm ideas.
We are at $4700 each (2 guys) going diy for moose in AK, could go up as things evolve.
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Post by: spin05 on January 16, 2024, 04:31:51 AM