Alaska unguided moose hunts.

Eric3956 · Jan 9, 2018

I am looking for recommendations for an outfit that does unguided drop style moose hunts for the 2019 season. The hunt will be for 2-3 men that are in their mis 40's and in good physical shape. Anybody's advice from prior experience would be great.

Mudslinger · Jan 9, 2018

We used Sportmans Air Service had good luck with Joe Schuster back in 2012. They are pricey but they shoot some big ones. I would def. go back in a heart beat.

480_277 · Feb 8, 2018

Wright Air out of Fairbanks.
Had a great hunt on the Shenjak

Mobowhunter · Mar 28, 2019

Your post caught my eye. What have you found out about this. Another guy and I are looking to do something similar.

AkBenjo · Mar 28, 2019

I do not have anyone specific to recommend or not recommend, but I cannot emphasize to do a lot of homework on area and pilot, especially when looking for unguided moose drop hunts. A lot of pilots will reserve their high quality areas for either guided hunters or repeat customers.

Wish i could offer more knowledge but its been a long time since I have been in the moose game.

Ben

Mobowhunter · Mar 28, 2019

Ben I would agree totally based on my experience with elk guides. I'm quite certain they held back on my archery hunt so as not to disturb the elk before the rifle season. Lots of research is needed but the trouble is its hard to get good Intel.

Thanks

Dorian

deadhorseoutfitters · Apr 15, 2019

Not sure if you have found what your looking for yet. But we have started Drop camp Moose hunts this year on the Koyukuk River south of the Brooks range. I have 5 spots still open for the 2019 season You can check out our website for more details
[email protected]
Or give us a call at 907-669-2280 and we can answer any questions.
It's a 10 day DIY hunt transportation is by Airboat.

Jeremy Conn

carnicero · May 22, 2019

Deadhorseoutfitters- what is your website, I looked on the net and didn't see you there?

Gator · May 26, 2019

Deadhorseoutfitter alaska pop right up for me I just Goggled it.

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deadhorseoutfitters · Jun 16, 2019

Deadhorseoutfittersllc.com

Should come right up. If not call me 907-669-2280 or email me at [email protected] I can send you info

copple2 · Feb 2, 2020

What about Papa Bear? Anyone have good luck on their DIY drop or float hunts?

Mudslinger · Feb 3, 2020

I'm going with Papa Bear this September and will post how we do this year.

johnnycake · Feb 4, 2020

copple2 said:
What about Papa Bear? Anyone have good luck on their DIY drop or float hunts?

Papa Bear has a great reputation, but with that comes limited availability. As I understand it you let them know you're interested and they conduct a lottery to see who gets to book with them.

copple2 · Feb 4, 2020

Mudslinger said:
I'm going with Papa Bear this September and will post how we do this year.

Let us know how it goes!

copple2 · Feb 4, 2020

johnnycake said:
Papa Bear has a great reputation, but with that comes limited availability. As I understand it you let them know you're interested and they conduct a lottery to see who gets to book with them.

johnnycake, that's what I found out recently after talking to Aaron at PB. 2022 is the earliest chance with them at this point.

Tikka · Feb 23, 2020

Mudslinger said:
I'm going with Papa Bear this September and will post how we do this year.

Please keep us updated about your hunt...
Thanks and good luck!

Eric3956 · Apr 12, 2020

I booked with Willow Aire service for Sept 2021. I will post an update with pictures after the hunt.

eshunt · Apr 29, 2020

If you want some really good help I would look into talking to Michael Strahan and using his hunt planning service. I did a float hunt for moose and caribou back in 2013 and used him. He was great to work with. We ended up going with Wright Air out of Fairbanks. Awesome pilots! And was hooked up with a great guy that provided raft and camp gear.

Tikka · Apr 29, 2020

eshunt, that looks like a great time!!! show us more pics of your caribou if you don't mind...

eshunt · Apr 29, 2020

Tikka said:
eshunt, that looks like a great time!!! show us more pics of your caribou if you don't mind...

I put together a post with it years ago here in the Alaska Forum. Let me see if I can find it in the archives.

Edit: Posted up a new thread so as not to distract from this one.

DidIDraw · Aug 27, 2020

Eric3956 said:
I booked with Willow Aire service for Sept 2021. I will post an update with pictures after the hunt.

Eric, I sent you a PM.

Elmacho · Oct 26, 2020

Anyone use Renfroe's?

SS! · Oct 29, 2020

Elmacho said:
Anyone use Renfroe's?

Renfros isn’t bad if you can get a spot with them...

DidIDraw · Oct 30, 2020

A friend and I just booked a hunt with Willow Air for 2022. We were very interested in Papa Bear but they told us we'd have to put our names on a list from which they will draw to see who gets to hunt with them in 2023, and the drawing won't happen until Nov 2021. I'm much too impatient for that.

SS! · Oct 30, 2020

DidIDraw said:
A friend and I just booked a hunt with Willow Air for 2022. We were very interested in Papa Bear but they told us we'd have to put our names on a list from which they will draw to see who gets to hunt with them in 2023, and the drawing won't happen until Nov 2021. I'm much too impatient for that.

How much is willow air charging per person these days?

johnnycake · Oct 30, 2020

The website shows unguided moose drop off hunts (outfitted camp) at $7200/ea

SS! · Oct 30, 2020

johnnycake said:
The website shows unguided moose drop off hunts (outfitted camp) at $7200/ea

Wow that’s 3500 more than the guy I uses charges

johnnycake · Oct 30, 2020

Yeah that price tag makes me not feel so upset about how sore my back is from my 1 mile pack out on this year's road system bull!

DonVathome · Nov 11, 2020

You get what you pay for with moose. Pappa Bear does great but spend more and kill a bigger moose. Its that simple. They guys who charge $10k and are booked years out......

copple2 · Nov 11, 2020

Papa Bear is up to $10k now for the 2022 season.

johnnycake · Nov 11, 2020

That's nuts

DonVathome · Dec 1, 2020

Supply and demand, I bet they are still booked out a couple years. I have never seen anything like the demand for good moose (AK species). Unreal. I did my hunt in 2019 pricey and a poop ton of work but I got it done. I might never go back because of cost. To many other things - like Africa several species for the same price.