Preparing for Your Alaskan Hunting Trip

Preparing for vacation is always a hefty task. It’s even more so when you’re planning a big-game hunting trip to Alaska. Some of the best fishing and big-game hunting in the world is found in western Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula, but the rugged terrain can make this type of trip seem daunting.

Arctic North guides can make the entire process easier from beginning to end. Experienced guides can lead you through every step of the way to make the trip successful and enjoyable. That starts with preparation before the trip begins.

How and What to Pack

The guides at arcticnorthguides.com have created a recommended list of items to pack for their customizable hunting trips. They recommend you use one duffel bag or water proof dry bag for all of your clothing and personal items. They also recommend a set of ankle fit uninsulated hip boots one size larger than you normally wear, two pairs of wool felt insoles and quality waterproof hunting boots. No trip would be complete without the right clothing and they have recommendations for everything from socks and long underwear to the types of jeans and shits you should bring

Other recommended items include a rifle, sling, scope covers, 40 rounds of ammunition a small hard gun case, digital camera and extra batteries, water filter bottle or canteen and binoculars. Personal items such as sun screen, shaving and medical kits should all be packed as well.

Other Preparations

Reading some frequently asked questions on arcticnorthguides.com can be very helpful as you prepare for your Alaska trip. The Arctic North guides suggest you have breakfast as early as possible the day after you arrive in Alaska and take the shuttle to the airport. You don’t need to bring food with you and camping equipment such as pads and cots will be provided at the main lodge once you arrive.

You should also be prepared for the variation in weather in Alaska. In August temperatures, can vary from 50-80 degrees in the same day. By the time September comes, you will find temperatures down to freezing at night and experience some light snow. Prepare for the worst weather you’ve ever hunted in.

Another thing you should be prepared for is good amount of hunting. All the hunts are fair chase hunts and as such include walking from spike camps. You should be prepared to walk three miles daily in ankle-fit hip boots. Being in the best shape possible is advised for the hunt. It will make the walking and hunt itself easier and more enjoyable in the end. Climbing stairs and hills is a great way to prepare for the physical exertion.

Why Alaska

If you are serious about the sport of hunting, then the best place to go is Alaska. You will find salmon bigger than anywhere else in the world and amazing big-game hunting like moose, caribou and brown bears. Whether this is your first trip to Alaska or you visit again and again, Arctic North guides can help make it the best trip of your life.