Alaska Skookum Guides

Alaska Skookum Guides operates fully-outfitted hunting expeditions in two primary regions: the Brooks Range (north-central Alaska) and the Alaska Peninsula (southwest Alaska). Owner and outfitter Lyle Becker runs the operation with his wife Alexandra and a rotating crew of experienced guides and packers.

• •Peninsula Brown Bear — Spring hunts on the Alaska Peninsula
• •Arctic Grizzly Bear — Fall hunts in the Brooks Range
• •Barren Ground Caribou — Fall hunts in the Brooks Range
• •Moose — Fall hunts in the Brooks Range and south of the range
• •Dall Sheep — Fall hunts in the Brooks Range
• •Wolves — Opportunistic during other hunts

Alaska Skookum runs both stationary base camps and floating river camps. Groups can split between camp types depending on hunt strategy:

• •Stationary camps — Fixed locations managed by guides, consistent sleeping arrangements
• •Floating camps — Rafting-based hunts down rivers with camp moves every 1-2 days
• •Trip length — Typically 10-day expeditions
• •Group size — They handle everything from solo hunters to groups of 10+

Example: A Fall 2016 expedition hosted 10 clients from the Yakima Indian Reservation with 9 staff covering 5 camps simultaneously — demonstrating their ability to scale operations.

• •Pilot Kirk Sweetsir — Handles all aircraft transport to and from camps
• •Guide roster — Includes Mark Knapp, Richard "Stew" Stewart, Jeff, Keele Johnson (river specialist), and others
• •Packers — Dedicated team handles game processing, camp setup, and supply runs
• •Cook tent — On-site food preparation; Alexandra manages meals for larger groups

Season results highlight success rates and variety:

Fall 2016: 13 caribou, 4 grizzly bears, 2 wolves, 2 wolverines (noted as rare for guided hunts)

Recent seasons show consistent harvest of primary species plus opportunistic wolf and grizzly encounters. Game packing and field processing handled by hunters and guides together.

Floating camps specifically offer fantastic fishing opportunities during hunts. Hunts occur during Arctic fall and spring conditions — expect extreme cold, wind, and snow. Camps are equipped with tents, cook facilities, and warm food (a priority noted in their operations).

Clients range from experienced hunters comfortable with field dressing game to corporate groups and father-son teams. They've worked with reservations-based groups doing multi-hunter logistics, individual trophy hunters, and documentary/media productions (Savage Outdoors filmed with them).

The website lists "Planning Your Trip" and "Current Price List" as navigation items (full details available through direct contact). Hunters should expect:

• •10-day trip minimum standard
• •Transport via fixed-wing aircraft from staging points
• •Meals and lodging included at camps
• •Field packing and trophy processing included
• •Game handled by experienced crew

• •Phone: (907) 250-0973
• •Email: Available through website signup

They maintain active social media and newsletter updates covering seasonal operations, hunt results, and available dates.