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Alaska Fly In Hunting
Alaska Fly In Hunting can be an enjoyable experience and you could bring back that Alaska big game trophy you have always wanted if proper plans are made well in advance. We have put together some things to take into consideration while planning your Alaska Fly In Hunting Trip. The first thing to know is that there are two types of Alaska fly in hunting, "guided fly in hunting" and "unguided fly in hunting" or "drop off hunting". Unguided fly in hunting can be a little less expensive but there are some things to take into consideration when planning an unguided hunt in Alaska. The following is a quote from the ADFG Website regarding Hunting Guide requirements:
" A nonresident who hunts brown/grizzly bear, Dall sheep, or mountain goat must be personally accompanied by a licensed guide OR by an Alaska resident over 19 years of age who is within the “second degree of kindred.”
“Second degree of kindred” means a father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, brother- or sister-in-law, son- or daughter-in-law, father- or mother-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepsister, stepbrother, stepson, or stepdaughter (5 AAC 92.990).
A nonresident alien must be personally accompanied by a licensed guide to hunt ANY big game animal, including black bear, brown/grizzly bear, bison, caribou, Dall sheep, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, muskox, wolf*, and wolverine.
*A tag is NOT required for hunting wolves in GMUs 13, 16, 19, and 20. "
This Information Can Be Found On
The Alaska Dept. Of Fish & Game's Website
If you do not qualify for an Unguided Hunting Trip in Alaska then you have come to the right place to start planning your Alaska Fly In Hunting Trip. We have a list of Alaska Hunting Guides specializing in ALL areas of Alaska Hunting, but first we have plenty of Alaska hunting tips to give you before you come to Alaska.
UNGUIDED ALASKA FLY IN HUNTING
First of all a nonresident hunter may hunt moose, caribou, deer, and black bear without a guide. Many hunters choose an Air Charter Service to fly them into areas that are abundant in these particular species. An unguided hunt can be less expensive and you will be able to explore on your own. The draw backs to this option are that the Hunter does all the work and provides everything for their hunt and hunts where there may or may not be any game animals. Although, the pilots of these Charter Services spend a lot of time in the air and should be able to provide you with the best areas to hunt based on viewing game populations while in flight. Before you make reservations with an Alaska Fly In Hunting Charter Service, make sure you understand exactly what services you are paying for and that there will be no unexpected costs. Some charter services charge by the hour and others charge a flat rate. Here are a few things to take into consideration for both types of Alaska Unguided Hunting services:
Fly In Hunting Hourly Rates - Hourly rates are based on the total number of hours the pilot and plane are in the air. If your camp is an hour away from the charter services facilities then you will be paying for two hours one way. You will pay for the hour the pilot takes to get back to the place of departure. Also Keep in mind that when you get your game animal you may not be able to transport all of your gear and the game meat back in one trip. You may have to pay for hauling the meat back to the charter services facilities. Depending on the size of your game animal this could take several trips.
Fly In Hunting Flat Rates - Flat Rates are based on the rates the charter service usually charges for flights in the vacinity. If you want to travel outside the normal flight zones of many charter services you will have to pay extra. Flat Rates may also be only for the hunters and their gear the transporting of the game animal may be extra. You may have to pay for hauling the meat back to the charter services facilities. Depending on the size of your game animal this could take several trips.
In both case scenerios you will need to be specific when discussing your Alaska fly in hunting plans with any charter service. Ask for references for the past two years and make sure to follow up with those references. Alaska has many fly in hunting Charter Services and you should always call more than one in the area that you are traveling to in order to get the best fly in hunting rates.
GUIDED ALASKA FLY IN HUNTING
Guided fly in hunting is the choice of most hunters visiting Alaska. Who better to take you hunting on your chance of a lifetime fly in hunting trip to Alaska, than a qualified experienced Alaska hunting guide? The benefits of hunting with a guide are numerous and this should be taken into consideration when planning your Alaska fly in hunting trip. When choosing this option a lot of the same rules apply as an unguided fly in hunting trip. Be sure and ask specific questions about the hunt, and ask for references.
Alaska Fly In Hunting Guides gain their reputation by providing quality Alaska fly in hunts. Be sure to follow up with any references given and contact more than one guide in the area you are planning to visit. This will assure you in getting the best deal with the best Alaska fly in hunting guide!
Start with our list of Alaska hunting guides to get you on your way to getting your Alaska fly in hunting trip - booked - packed for - and ready to go. Search The Directory
More Alaska Fly In Hunting Tips...
Be specific when discussing your Alaska Fly In Hunting Plans with any Charter Service. Let them know what you consider a great hunt. If crowding is a concern let them know that. If getting a trophy is your goal let them know that to.
Know the Alaska hunting Regulations before you come to Alaska. The hunting regulations booklet has information on transporting firearms various Alaska Hunting information that you will need to know. Download the complete version of the Alaska Hunting Regulations FREE CLICK HERE
Make arrangements to have the charter service check on you and your party every few days. Incase of emergencies. A lot can happen overnight and you want to be prepared for any situation.
Be prepared to stay longer than planned. During the attacks on the twin towers on 9/11/2001 all flights were cancelled. No planes private or commercial were allowed in the air. Hunters were left in the bush for several days without knowing what had happened. This was an extremely rare case and the first one in the history of Alaska fly in hunting, although, any given day the weather could get bad enough to delay your pick-up date. Weather in Alaska dictates the flight capabilities of small charter services.
Find out what the payload is of the aircraft that you will be flying in. This will help you better calculate the trips cost. Remember to include every member of your party and their gear, and do not forget the pilots weight.
There are a lot of fly in hunting charter services in Alaska. Be sure to contact more than one in the area that you are traveling and ask for references. Make sure to follow up on those references to make a more informed decision on which fly in hunting charter service you choose. Certainly there are fly in hunting charter services that are more capable than others, the fly in hunting services with the best reputations have earned that repuation by providing quality succesful hunts.
Cell phones are of little use in the Alaska bush. Some areas have cell phone services but when your hunting in Alaska your in remote locations and your cell phone will probably not be functional. If you have any alternate means of communication " two way radio" or other equipment please consider those options.
" A nonresident who hunts brown/grizzly bear, Dall sheep, or mountain goat must be personally accompanied by a licensed guide OR by an Alaska resident over 19 years of age who is within the “second degree of kindred.”
“Second degree of kindred” means a father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, brother- or sister-in-law, son- or daughter-in-law, father- or mother-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepsister, stepbrother, stepson, or stepdaughter (5 AAC 92.990).
A nonresident alien must be personally accompanied by a licensed guide to hunt ANY big game animal, including black bear, brown/grizzly bear, bison, caribou, Dall sheep, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, muskox, wolf*, and wolverine.
*A tag is NOT required for hunting wolves in GMUs 13, 16, 19, and 20. "
This Information Can Be Found On
The Alaska Dept. Of Fish & Game's Website
If you do not qualify for an Unguided Hunting Trip in Alaska then you have come to the right place to start planning your Alaska Fly In Hunting Trip. We have a list of Alaska Hunting Guides specializing in ALL areas of Alaska Hunting, but first we have plenty of Alaska hunting tips to give you before you come to Alaska.
UNGUIDED ALASKA FLY IN HUNTING
First of all a nonresident hunter may hunt moose, caribou, deer, and black bear without a guide. Many hunters choose an Air Charter Service to fly them into areas that are abundant in these particular species. An unguided hunt can be less expensive and you will be able to explore on your own. The draw backs to this option are that the Hunter does all the work and provides everything for their hunt and hunts where there may or may not be any game animals. Although, the pilots of these Charter Services spend a lot of time in the air and should be able to provide you with the best areas to hunt based on viewing game populations while in flight. Before you make reservations with an Alaska Fly In Hunting Charter Service, make sure you understand exactly what services you are paying for and that there will be no unexpected costs. Some charter services charge by the hour and others charge a flat rate. Here are a few things to take into consideration for both types of Alaska Unguided Hunting services:
Fly In Hunting Hourly Rates - Hourly rates are based on the total number of hours the pilot and plane are in the air. If your camp is an hour away from the charter services facilities then you will be paying for two hours one way. You will pay for the hour the pilot takes to get back to the place of departure. Also Keep in mind that when you get your game animal you may not be able to transport all of your gear and the game meat back in one trip. You may have to pay for hauling the meat back to the charter services facilities. Depending on the size of your game animal this could take several trips.
Fly In Hunting Flat Rates - Flat Rates are based on the rates the charter service usually charges for flights in the vacinity. If you want to travel outside the normal flight zones of many charter services you will have to pay extra. Flat Rates may also be only for the hunters and their gear the transporting of the game animal may be extra. You may have to pay for hauling the meat back to the charter services facilities. Depending on the size of your game animal this could take several trips.
In both case scenerios you will need to be specific when discussing your Alaska fly in hunting plans with any charter service. Ask for references for the past two years and make sure to follow up with those references. Alaska has many fly in hunting Charter Services and you should always call more than one in the area that you are traveling to in order to get the best fly in hunting rates.
GUIDED ALASKA FLY IN HUNTING
Guided fly in hunting is the choice of most hunters visiting Alaska. Who better to take you hunting on your chance of a lifetime fly in hunting trip to Alaska, than a qualified experienced Alaska hunting guide? The benefits of hunting with a guide are numerous and this should be taken into consideration when planning your Alaska fly in hunting trip. When choosing this option a lot of the same rules apply as an unguided fly in hunting trip. Be sure and ask specific questions about the hunt, and ask for references.
Alaska Fly In Hunting Guides gain their reputation by providing quality Alaska fly in hunts. Be sure to follow up with any references given and contact more than one guide in the area you are planning to visit. This will assure you in getting the best deal with the best Alaska fly in hunting guide!
Start with our list of Alaska hunting guides to get you on your way to getting your Alaska fly in hunting trip - booked - packed for - and ready to go. Search The Directory
More Alaska Fly In Hunting Tips...
Be specific when discussing your Alaska Fly In Hunting Plans with any Charter Service. Let them know what you consider a great hunt. If crowding is a concern let them know that. If getting a trophy is your goal let them know that to.
Know the Alaska hunting Regulations before you come to Alaska. The hunting regulations booklet has information on transporting firearms various Alaska Hunting information that you will need to know. Download the complete version of the Alaska Hunting Regulations FREE CLICK HERE
Make arrangements to have the charter service check on you and your party every few days. Incase of emergencies. A lot can happen overnight and you want to be prepared for any situation.
Be prepared to stay longer than planned. During the attacks on the twin towers on 9/11/2001 all flights were cancelled. No planes private or commercial were allowed in the air. Hunters were left in the bush for several days without knowing what had happened. This was an extremely rare case and the first one in the history of Alaska fly in hunting, although, any given day the weather could get bad enough to delay your pick-up date. Weather in Alaska dictates the flight capabilities of small charter services.
Find out what the payload is of the aircraft that you will be flying in. This will help you better calculate the trips cost. Remember to include every member of your party and their gear, and do not forget the pilots weight.
There are a lot of fly in hunting charter services in Alaska. Be sure to contact more than one in the area that you are traveling and ask for references. Make sure to follow up on those references to make a more informed decision on which fly in hunting charter service you choose. Certainly there are fly in hunting charter services that are more capable than others, the fly in hunting services with the best reputations have earned that repuation by providing quality succesful hunts.
Cell phones are of little use in the Alaska bush. Some areas have cell phone services but when your hunting in Alaska your in remote locations and your cell phone will probably not be functional. If you have any alternate means of communication " two way radio" or other equipment please consider those options.
