Backcountry Hunting Podcast: Planning A DIY Alaska Moose Hunt

Planning A DIY Alaska Moose Hunt

Jan 7, 2022

SHOW NOTES

Intro: If you want the ultimate backcountry DIY challenge, hunt moose in Alaska.

Up Front Q&A section:

To Buy or Not To Buy: high-tech clothing and pack vs. a new backcountry hunting rifle

Patreon update. Things to come, including live Zoom Q&A sessions for Patreon members, as well as a Backcountry Hunting companion book for the podcast.

Primary Topic: Planning A DIY Alaska Moose Hunt

Research, planning, and booking a transporter
Air Taxis vs. Outfitters
Travel to Alaska, and within Alaska
Gear. Everything from packs and boots and raingear to rifles, cartridges, and bullets for moose
Freeze-dried food, and excruciatingly low max weight allowances
Traversing challenging terrain
Safety in Alaska's backcountry
How to hunt, shoot, field dress, and pack a moose
What about bears?
Picking a hunting partner
The importance of mental toughness
Logistics of getting meat and antlers home

Final thoughts: There's no time like the present, and you're not getting any younger. Plan it now.

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