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A friend and I were talking a few weeks ago while pre-fishing for a tournament and we both have a strong desire to do a moose hunt. I have always wanted to head way way north to the Alaska parts for the Yukon variety but it would make more sense economically to try a hunt in Canada first. They seem a bit more reasonable from an expense level and most of the people I talk with who go up there seem to have good hunts. I'm not sure whether I'd rather do a bow or gun hunt, I'm pretty deep into bowhunting but may just opt for gun hunting the first time to see what its all about and my friend only rifle hunts. If any of you guys have recommendations on where to start putting a hunt together or know of good guide services who put up quality hunt from quality camps and are reasonably priced(I don't mind paying more to get better service in better area's with better animals)I'd appreciate any feedback you have. I'm located in Western Montana so would love to find something in BC or Alberta or Sask. but will consider where ever the best hunts can be had. What should one expect to pay for a good hunt from a camp with good accomidations and food as well as good animal density and average to above average sized bulls? Thanks for the help, RJ in Montana..
Eyesore
10-17-2004, 10:01 AM
I've done alot of research into moose hunting in north america, and one of the bigest hurdles is the requirement to hire a guide if your a nonres. There are 2 exeptions Alaska & Ontario. BUT... In Ontario you need to be "outfitted" by an "outfitter". Alaska is the only place that I've found that a nonres can truely do it yourself, but the moose numbers are not all that high due to all the bears and wolves. Also, some of the "good" areas may be draw.
Hope this helps.
Western Walleye Editor
10-21-2004, 01:59 PM
Hey Rob -
I have a buddy in Billings that guides in Alaska for about 3 weeks each fall. More caribou and bear, but he also went to Alberta on a moose hunt about 3 years ago. I have an email into him. Shoot me an email and I should have the info for you tonight.
Honsie
PS Congrats on the nice finish in the WA circuit...
Rob J
10-26-2004, 05:43 PM
Hey Duane, I sent you an email through the WC email machine, let me know if you received it or not. Thanks for the help..RJ
Western Walleye Editor
10-28-2004, 02:28 PM
Rob -
I got it and the problem is that the name/address I have for you is on my other computer in Chicago. I am at home this week. I will get it to you Monday...
Honsie
Rob J
10-29-2004, 08:33 AM
No problem Duane, I'll be leaving for the Fred this afternoon but will be back in town Tue. evening. I'll be checking email on Wed morning. Go ahead and send any info on all the subjects to jimenez@montana.com.
Thanks for the help and any advice on the fishing would be appreciated. See ya and have a great fall..RJ
Western Walleye Editor
11-03-2004, 07:52 PM
Rob - You have Mail...
Magic
11-09-2004, 11:19 AM
RJ, I was thinking of going in 2005 or 2006 too, to Alaska for the bigger moose! Let me know what you find out.
Magic
See you on the water!!!
Rob J
11-12-2004, 08:53 AM
Hi Dan, I will pass on any info I can come up with. Since this has started I've come up with a few good leads. Will be a good winter research project. I also learned a close friend of my sister and brother in law works on the North Slope and his family has a fishing lodge on a major drainage in Alaska and would be happy to talk with me. I may have to reconsider going farther North?? Thanks, RJ