Castlerock Outfitters

Brent Keith has been guiding big game hunts in Alaska's interior for over 15 years. He and his family live year-round in the area they hunt—units 20 and 13 of the Alaska Range and the Talkeetna Mountains along the upper Susitna River drainage. During winter, Keith runs a 100-mile trapline throughout the hunt area, which lets him track game populations, locations, and movement patterns throughout the year.

"Please compare my experience, fair-chase policy, comfortable camps and success rates with others. Experience the adventure, trophies and excitement of Alaska big game hunting the way it used to be." — Brent Keith, Registered Alaskan Guide

Fall Season (August–September) - Dall Sheep Hunts — Deep in the Alaska Range, conducted from spike camps at 2,800+ feet elevation. Hunts involve 10–14 hours per day on horseback and foot. Most sheep are spot-and-stalk hunts with ranges around 150 yards. Expect quality Dall sheep with exceptional meat and trophy quality. - Trophy Moose Hunts — Wood River drainage location. Fly-in by bush plane to a remote airstrip, then 3-hour horseback ride through a high mountain pass into camp. Average antler width mid-60 range. Shooting distances average 150 yards. Minimum .30 caliber rifle required. - Caribou Hunts — Requires Alaska state-drawn permit (application deadline December 31st). Good chance at record book animals. Hunts operate August 10–September 20. Can be booked as combo hunt with other species.

Spring/Fall Season - Grizzly and Toklat Bear Hunts — Available both spring and fall seasons.

Winter/Spring Season (January–April) - Wolf Hunts — Conducted January, February, March. Also available as special March/April hunts when weather is more favorable and daylight abundant. Uses predator calls, spot/stalk, and trapline methods. 7-day hunts across a 110-mile trapline with multiple cabins. - Predator & Fur Bearer Hunts — Wolf, wolverine, lynx, fox, coyote, river otter, marten. Snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, sharptail, and ptarmigan available at no extra charge.

Castle Rock operates two main cabins supported by several spike camps:

Group Size No more than two hunters in the field at one time. 1x1 hunts are standard unless other arrangements requested. Limits on client numbers help ensure top-quality trophies.

Physical Demands Dall sheep hunts involve 10–14 hours per day. Success rates are highest for hunters in better physical condition. Keith encourages clients to get in shape well before arrival.

Fair-Chase Policy All hunts are conducted by horseback and foot (except spring grizzly and winter/spring wolf hunts). Keith emphasizes fair-chase hunting methods and is a member of: - Alaska Professional Hunters Association - Safari Club International - Alaska Bowhunters Association - Life member of Foundation for North American Wild Sheep - Life member of Alaska Trappers Association - Life member of NRA - Life member of North American Hunting Club

Trophy Quality - Moose: Average antler width mid-60 range; most harvested within 2 miles of camp - Dall Sheep: Outstanding mounts; up to 80 pounds of wild game meat per animal - Meat Processing: Horses transport trophies and 500–700 lbs of meat to airstrip at hunt end

Most clients fly into Fairbanks, then travel 120 miles south on the George Parks Highway to Healy (included in hunt price). Alternative: Fly into Anchorage, take Alaska Railroad to Denali National Park for pickup.

All guides are Alaskan residents with extensive mountain experience. Keith handles cooking duties and describes himself as a "self-proclaimed master chef." Combination of experienced guides, quality horses, and small client numbers define the operation.