Unit 9 and 16 Alaska Moose Hunts

This HFA Endorse Outfitter offers backcountry moose hunts in unit 9 and 16. They have been in operation in Alaska since 1997, and to date their rifle hunters have had over a 75% success rate with a near 100% opportunity rate.

All of their moose hunts are 10 full days of hunting, with a day of travel before and after. All of these hunts are one-on-one hunts and take place at remote camps which are only accessible via airplane, typically a Super Cub, which carries the pilot and one passenger. This is the reason for the strict weight restriction of 60 lbs per hunter that they keep. Even with these weight restrictions, the majority of their camps consist of a wall tent with bunks and a heater, allowing ample room to dry out and be as comfortable as one can in such remote areas.

Their areas do not hold large numbers of moose, howeve, with the Predator Control Program that the Alaska Department of Fish & Game implemented in the mid 2000’s, the moose numbers have done very well and the areas have been steady producers for many years. The average bull taken measures 61" in these areas, which makes for an impressive trophy as you can see from their photos.

Moose Hunters can expect to spend the majority of their time glassing from vantage points & calling, depending on the season. Though this may seem mundane to some, it is by far the most effective way to harvest on your hunt. They have hunted these camps for years and know what works. While hunting moose, you may encounter an opportunity to harvest wolves at no extra charge, or a black bear for a $1,00 trophy fee.

Once a moose is harvested, your guide will call in via satellite phone and a plan is derived to get the hunter and hide out of the field. Your hide will be delivered to an expediter who will dry the hide for shipping. Once dried, the hide can be shipped to the hunter, taxidermist or tannery.