Public Land and Over the Counter Moose Hunt

[Carl 9.3x62]

Awesome

 

[Lutherlunker]

nICE bULL cONGRATS

 

[elkrchr]

Wow, two fantastic bulls!

 

[Iowan]

My meat arrived today. If you ever go to Alaska moose hunting, bring coolers and bring your meat home as checked baggage - shipping is crazy expensive. Alaska Airlines was fantastic - we had to change flights and they made it simple and no charge. They assigned a person to us to help with guns and our large amount of baggage.

It is only going to get more expensive. To get in with good outfitters/pilots you have to get in line for years sometimes.

I will post more about the hunt when I have time (equipment, budget, things I learned, etc.). This was my first trip to AK and it was a bit intimidating at first from a planning perspective. I will go back to AK likely fishing - I wish I had started going when I was younger.

Even with 15+ points for moose in multiple states I will never draw a moose tag in the lower 48 - don't waste your money buying moose points go to AK. I wasted a lot of money on these points and finally realized this and stopped buying points.

 

[BrowningCitori]

Congrats. Nice bull

 

[AckleyHunter]

My meat arrived today. If you ever go to Alaska moose hunting, bring coolers and bring your meat home as checked baggage - shipping is crazy expensive. Alaska Airlines was fantastic - we had to change flights and they made it simple and no charge. They assigned a person to us to help with guns and our large amount of baggage.

It is only going to get more expensive. To get in with good outfitters/pilots you have to get in line for years sometimes.

I will post more about the hunt when I have time (equipment, budget, things I learned, etc.). This was my first trip to AK and it was a bit intimidating at first from a planning perspective. I will go back to AK likely fishing - I wish I had started going when I was younger.

Even with 15+ points for moose in multiple states I will never draw a moose tag in the lower 48 - don't waste your money buying moose points go to AK. I wasted a lot of money on these points and finally realized this and stopped buying points.

How about the story of your hunt?

 

[Mallardsx2]

I love these DIY OTC stories. Anyone can do it! All it took was an airplane to get you there. lol

Congrats!

 

[Pucky Freak]

I see 3 different moose

 

[jbseamus83]

Those are incredible bulls! Congrats. Definitely bucket list that will happen in the future.

 

[jwa13]

Nice moose. Looking to plan a moose hunt in the next few years

 

[LopeHunter]

My meat arrived today. If you ever go to Alaska moose hunting, bring coolers and bring your meat home as checked baggage - shipping is crazy expensive. Alaska Airlines was fantastic - we had to change flights and they made it simple and no charge. They assigned a person to us to help with guns and our large amount of baggage.

It is only going to get more expensive. To get in with good outfitters/pilots you have to get in line for years sometimes.

I will post more about the hunt when I have time (equipment, budget, things I learned, etc.). This was my first trip to AK and it was a bit intimidating at first from a planning perspective. I will go back to AK likely fishing - I wish I had started going when I was younger.

Even with 15+ points for moose in multiple states I will never draw a moose tag in the lower 48 - don't waste your money buying moose points go to AK. I wasted a lot of money on these points and finally realized this and stopped buying points.

Great job! I have looked at hunts in Alberta. Your bull moose would scare the crap out of an Albertan or Shiras bull moose! Wow!!

 

[ndlawrence]

What an awesome bull! Subbed for the story!

 

[mxracer317]

2 people total on the trip? Would love some details! What an amazing hunt!!

 

[Forkyfinder]

Would love more details. Bucket list - great bull!

 

[rebjfan]

I just returned from a moose hunt on public land with an over-the-counter tag. Of course, the challenge is getting there. None the less these opportunities exist. It was a great hunt that frankly wore me out. The hunting and scenery were exceptional, the weather was brutal with wind, rain, cold, fog, humidity, etc. Self-guided and self-outfitted.

You did great, congratulations