Ultimate Moose Hunting

Ultimate Moose Hunting serves as the central hub for hunters planning moose expeditions across Alaska and Canada. The directory lists 34+ active Alaska moose outfitters, guides, and lodges, making it the go-to resource for booking authentic trophy hunts in some of North America's most remote wilderness.

The directory includes:

• •34+ Alaska-based outfitters and guides operating across different game management units
• •Hunting area details: Game Management Unit 21A (Innoko Wildlife Refuge), Alaska Peninsula trophy areas, Yukon River drainage, Brooks Range high country
• •Hunt types: Spot-and-stalk, calling hunts, river-based hunts, horseback access, remote tent camps, established lodges
• •Trophy specs: Typical bull sizes range from 55–65 inches, with documented harvests in the 65–75 inch range
• •Season timing: September 5–25 (peak rut period), with some operations offering August 20–September 20 extended seasons
• •Access methods: Float plane, bush plane (Cessna 185, PA-18 Supercub), riverboat, ATV, horseback

• •Alaska Guide & Outfitting Service (McGrath, Game Unit 21A) operates in the 3,850,000-acre Innoko Wildlife Refuge with exclusive access areas. Strong moose population with extended non-resident seasons due to harvestable surplus.

• •Willow Air (Willow-based, far western Alaska) has flown moose hunters for 30+ years with dedicated float planes stationed in McGrath during season. Focuses on remote areas to maintain success rates.

• •Bearfoot Adventures (Bristol Bay) reports recent 70-inch bulls with multiple hunters taking moose in the 60-inch range. Offers moose-plus combo hunts for sheep, bear, caribou, and wolf.

• •Arrowhead Outfitters (Brooks Range, northern side) provides self-guided fly-out moose hunts in September across Arctic tundra habitat. Float-equipped aircraft based on northern Brooks Range side.

• •Mountain Monarchs of Alaska (Kenai Peninsula) runs back-to-back 10-day hunts (September 5–25) with 75% success rate. Hunters expect 55–65 inch bulls; tags available over-the-counter (no permit draw required).

The largest of all moose subspecies, Alaska-Yukon bulls can exceed 1,600 lbs with antlers reaching 80 inches. They're notably larger than lower-48 Shiras moose and Canadian interior subspecies.

• •Trophy characteristics:
• •Heavy brow tines and thick palms
• •50-inch minimum in many designated trophy areas
• •Average harvest: 58–65 inches
• •Premium animals reach 65–75+ inches

• •Game Management Unit 21A (McGrath Region) – Innoko Wildlife Refuge, strong populations, exclusive guide territories

• •Alaska Peninsula – Designated trophy areas with 50-inch minimum restrictions; average 59–65 inches

• •Yukon River Drainage – Remote areas accessible by Cessna 185, limited competition due to distance

• •Brooks Range (North & South) – Tundra and high-country hunts; Arctic Circle access; combination big game hunts

• •Alaska Range – Heavy willow draws and open meadows; September hunts during early rut

Many Alaska moose outfitters expand offerings to include:

• •Brown/Grizzly bear (same season, same areas)
• •Caribou (mountain and barren ground)
• •Dall sheep
• •Black bear
• •Wolf and wolverine
• •Sitka blacktail deer (Southeast Alaska)

Combination hunts allow hunters to pursue multiple species in one trip, maximizing time in remote wilderness.

Ultimate Moose Hunting also maintains regional directories for:

• •US regions: Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wyoming
• •Canadian regions: British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

This multi-region approach helps hunters compare opportunities across North America's prime moose habitat.