Bambistew
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GE is the best up there, IMO. Jared and his family live in Kotz year round and he flies year round not just hunting season. He has a hanger and a partner, along with family that can support flying as needed. He's built quite a business over the last 10+ years. I think they have 4 or 5 planes up there now. He recently bought a turbine Otter. Fast, dependable and can do 3x what a 206 can from the same length strip.What was your experience with GE like? I'm booked with them for next year.
I've flown with them before, for work and play. Good guys, born and raised Alaskans that know their chiz.
The problem with that country is the weather. Nothing any of the outfits can do about it. I've been stranded in the field for work more times than not due to fog. Once it sets in, it can remain for days.
Seems most people want a guaranteed kill on these hunts. The caribou are unpredictable on short time lines. They all do their best, but weather can predicate where you end up... and for how long
I flew with GE on my first sheep hunt in Kotz. The area is closed now, due to bad winter kills. Jared went above and beyond to make it the fun and successful. Still one of the best hunts I've ever been on, in the wildest country left in the US.