ALASKA Moose Hunting Guides Trips Outfitters

Find: Alaska moose hunting and moose hunting in Alaska:
Alaska moose hunting guides and outfitters have hunting concessions that will give the moose hunter an excellent opportunity to harvest a tremendous bull. Moose are the largest of the deer family and the Alaskan moose is the largest of the moose family. Bull moose in Alaska reach up to 70" or more in spread and a few of these are taken every year. Alaska Fish and Game Department estimates the moose population in Alaska at around 175,000 animals. Alaska moose can weigh up to 1500 lbs. and just the rack of a mature bull can weigh 65lbs. Many Boone and Crockett and Pope and Young bulls are taken every year in Alaska. Many of the Alaska moose hunting guides and outfitters offer ten day hunts for moose that involve a filght on a bush plane to the main camp or a boat ride into moose country. These hunts may be guided or unguided as some Alaskan moose hunting outfitters offer drop camp hunts where the hunters are taken to a prime area and then checked on periodically. Most of the moose hunting in Alaska is spot and stalk style hunting althogh some moose hunting is done from elevated stands. Another method used a lot in Alaska is hunting waterways. This is an excellent way to cover a lot of ground. The mating season is the optimum time of year to hunt moose in Alaska.

Most moose hunting in Alaska is done using a rifle,however, there are many that choose to hunt with a handgun or bow and arrow. A 30-06 is considered on the light end of the spectrum when moose hunting in Alaska. Most opt for the .300 win., .375 H&H or the .338. These heavier calibers are also nice to have in bear country. Hunters should be in at least decent physical shape before taking on a moose hunt. The amount of meat to be dealt with is unbelievable. It is against the law in Alaska to hire someone other than a licensed guide to haul your meat out.