Alaska boasts some of the most pristine and unspoiled wilderness on Earth, making it a haven for big game hunters. Alaska moose hunting is at or near the top of any hunter’s Bucket List, and to maximize your chances of success, it’s essential to choose the right outfitter, time and place. The best time for a trophy moose hunt is typically during the rut, which occurs from late September to early October. The moose are more active during this period, increasing your chances of a success. Few things compare to a big Alaskan moose walking (or charging) out in front of you. It’s an experience you won’t forget!
- About 175,000 to 200,000 moose are widely distributed throughout Alaska.
- There are lots of good units with over-the-counter moose tags in Alaska. However, you can slightly increase your odds by drawing a tag in a controlled unit.
- Alaska is all about remoteness. On our hunts, you’ll fly into a backcountry camp with little to no hunting pressure from residents.
- A good bull measuring 60 inches is always the goal. However, our hunters sometimes take a larger bull up to, and over 70 inches!
- Combo hunts are the norm, which can save you some money on your hunt.
- We do also have a very limited number of unguided, DIY moose hunts available.
Alaska moose hunting Options:
Lodge-Based Moose Hunts
An Alaska moose hunt from a remote lodge is a top choice for many returning hunters.
Start each day with a hearty breakfast in the main lodge, where you’ll also enjoy delicious dinners in the evenings. Your packed lunch will be ready before you even finish breakfast.
From the lodge, you can choose to hunt on foot, by boat, or in some cases, take an ATV or Argo to glass for a bull. Having the option to return to the lodge for a comfortable night’s rest is pretty great. Our lodge-based moose hunts are a versatile and rewarding experience.
Remote, Fly-in Moose CampS
Our remote, fly-in moose hunting camps are by far the most common Alaska moose hunting option.
You’ll be flown deep into the Alaskan wilderness, where mountains surround you as you unzip your tent each morning. Hunting moose during the rut offers a rare opportunity to attract these forest giants right to your location.
There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of watching a 1,600-pound moose sway its massive antlers, thrashing through bushes and trees as it approaches. Hunting these majestic animals in such an awe-inspiring setting is an unforgettable experience for any hunter.
Alaska Float Hunts
Typically, you’ll take a backcountry bush flight out to a remote riverbed landing on a remote and seldom-floated river.
Float hunts provide unmatched flexibility, allowing you and your guide to hunt a specific area or move to a new spot whenever you choose. These hunts are ideal for adventurous hunters.
An additional highlight of float hunts is the world-class fishing in our rivers. Whether you’re after silver salmon or arctic grayling, angling adds an extra layer of excitement to your moose hunting adventure, making it an unforgettable experience.
The key to a great Alaska moose hunting trip is to hire a great outfitter.
This will will get you into remote country that holds high numbers of quality bulls, and has little resident hunting pressure. If you’re serious about booking a hunt, you owe it to yourself to hunt Alaska moose with a vetted Outdoors International outfitter.
You also need to hunt the right area for an Alaska trophy moose hunt.
In Alaska, moose live in a large area ranging from the Stikine River in Southeast Alaska all the way to the Colville River on the Arctic Slope. They are especially abundant on timberline plateaus; along the major rivers of South-central and Interior Alaska; and in recently burned areas that have generated dense stands of willow, aspen, and birch shrubs.
*Hunters who book a year or more in advance can be put in for a draw hunt for an incredible, trophy lodge-based hunt.
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ONE OF OUR Our favorite moose hunts
This incredible guided Alaska trophy moose hunt takes place in GMU 18 in Western Alaska.
In support of our moose hunts, the outfitter flies moose surveys for Alaska Fish and Game in the off season. By the time moose season rolls around he has some target bulls picked out. This gives our clients a distinct advantage for good success when they show up.
In addition to hunting with the right outfitter in the right area, timing is crucial for successful Alaska moose hunting.
The best time to hunt moose typically falls during the rut, which occurs in late September and early October. During this time, bull moose are most active, and they become more responsive to calls and decoys. The combination of cooler weather and rutting activity increases your chances of a successful hunt.
The chances that you’ll take a nice bull on an Alaska trophy moose hunt with one of our outfitters are high, and the chance of at least seeing a true monster is fairly good. Our moose hunters average an 80% to 90% success rate yearly on trophy bulls in Alaska. Spots are very limited, so contact us for availability.
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AN ALASKA TROPHY MOOSE HUNT IS OFTEN A COMBO HUNT
You also have the option to turn your Alaska moose hunting trip into a full-blown Alaskan safari.
You can add multiple species including caribou, brown bear, mountain goat, grizzly bear, black bear, and wolves, and we highly recommend having the extra tags in your pocket! These species are at the top of most hunters lists anyway, so why not get it all done in one place, with one outfitter, in one trip?
A combo hunt tends to be WAY more affordable than booking individual hunts for each species. *If you choose to add additional species we recommend a 12-day or 14 day hunt.
GRIZZLY BEAR
It is extremely common for our hunters to kill good grizzlies on a combo moose hunt. Our outfitters continually take bears that make the SCI and B&C record books every year! As part of an Alaska trophy moose hunt, the opportunity to combo with a grizzly, just adds to the sheer awesomeness of your hunt.
WOLVES
WOLVESWhenever you are hunting in Alaska, ALWAYS have a wolf tag in your pocket! Trust us, nothing is more frustrating to get an opportunity at a hard-to-hunt species like a wolf and not be able to do anything about it. Wolf tags are cheap…buy one!
CARIBOU
Many of our Alaska trophy moose hunt outfitters hunt in areas where you can add a caribou for a trophy fee. Some of our outfitters take several caribou bulls a year that meet B&C minimums! Their success rate for caribou is amazing.
BROWN BEAR
A few of our moose hunting areas offer exceptional brown bear hunting. A moose/brown bear combo is just about as good as it gets.
BLACK BEAR
You may as well add a gorgeous Alaskan black bear to the list too! In most GMU’s you will see quality bears that will square over six feet.
MOUNTAIN GOAT
While not as common as some of the other species, in some areas it’s possible to hunt mountain goats and moose on the same trip.
If an Alaska trophy moose hunt trips your trigger, be sure to let us know so we can get you in the books.
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TROPHY MOOSE HUNTS IN THE WRANGELL MOUNTAINS
If you’re dreaming of the classic Alaska moose hunt, with horse pack strings, wall tents, and crisp mountain mornings, look no further.
- Horse-Assisted Hunts for Better Access
- Excellent Trophy Moose Opportunities
- Outstanding Gene Pool
- Skilled and Experienced Guides
- Exclusive Guide Area with No Resident Hunters
- Lengthy Hunting Season
The Wrangell Mountains have been a premier hunting destination since 1898, and they still offer the same rugged, awe-inspiring experience. One hunter even remarked it felt like stepping back in time to the Pleistocene era.
This concession in the Wrangell Mountains boasts an abundant moose population. The use of horses allows us to access prime hunting areas far from airstrips, ensuring exclusive hunting opportunities with no outside competition. The hunting season spans 30 days, from August 20 to September 20, and offers advantages both early and late in the season.
Our outfitter only uses expert guides know these mountains and the moose well, whether it’s spotting and stalking in the open valleys or hunting the timber during the rut. The trophy potential here is exceptional, with moose ranging from mid-50s to 70 inches, thanks to the great genetics. We maintain limited hunting quotas to preserve the quality of the experience and ensure excellent hunting for years to come.
With a high success rate and remarkable trophy quality, these Alaska moose hunting trips in the Wrangell Mountains provide a chance at the bull of a lifetime. Since 2007, the biggest moose we’ve encountered have remained elusive, so the giants are “still out there.”
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TROPHY ALASKA MOOSE HUNTING – GMU 19
Unit 19 has the potential for some amazing bulls with excellent genetics.
For years the Alaska Fish and Game Department regulations in this unit have been either a 50-inch, or 3 brow-tine minimum. Because of this, there is a real opportunity for taking a 60-inch bull, or even larger on this hunt! This moose hunting outfitter is dedicated to providing a great experience and helping you harvest the trophy you have been looking for. You will be tent camping near the hunting area, and you will have traditional camp food for your meals.
This Unit 19 Alaska moose hunting trip is a great choice for bowhunters!
Most outfitters say they are bowhunter-friendly, but this one truly loves bowhunting. He has successfully guided bow hunters to trophy animals all across Alaska. From moose, to mountain goat, to brown bear, you can’t go wrong booking this one if you want to hunt Alaska moose.
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ALASKA MOOSE HUNTING On the Seward Peninsula
This is a unique fly-in backcountry moose hunt where you can utilize Argos to cover country.
Embark on an unforgettable guided moose hunting adventure in the rugged wilderness of Alaska’s Seward Peninsula. Your journey begins with a scenic 40-minute charter flight from Nome to a secluded base camp, where the real excitement starts. From there, you and your guide will venture out using 8-wheel Argos to reach various spike camps strategically located across the vast tundra, just below the Arctic Circle. These camps are designed to boost your chances of a successful hunt, offering access to prime moose hunting territory.
The outfitter’s Argos are equipped with enclosed cabs, providing shelter from Alaska’s unpredictable weather while navigating the terrain. When the time comes for the final stalk, you may need to cover distances ranging from a mile to just 100 yards, depending on the caribou’s location.
For those seeking an even greater challenge, a caribou or grizzly bear hunting can be added to your trip for an additional trophy fee, making this Alaskan hunt a true adventure of a lifetime.
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As with any fair chase spot and stalk hunt, the better physical shape a hunter is the more enjoyable this type of hunt will be. No quality spot and stalk country is level, so hunter needs to be able to climb decent sized hills. That said, grizzly, moose, caribou and black bear hunts are not real strenuous for a hunter in reasonable physical shape.
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Clint Stephenson –
My guide was amazing, but he could have been better at taking pictures (I know that I’m starting to get very picky).
Blake Randig –
My moose hunt was a blast from the word go. Great outfitter, from the pilots to the guys working at the hanger. Couldn’t have asked for a better hunt.
Barry Cook –
On my 10 day Alaska moose hunt I chose to use a bow and arrow, which made the hunt more challenging. I wasn’t able to pull off a moose, but did manage to get a 7ft grizzly bear at 32 yds.
We saw a ton of moose and made several attempts to get one. Just always came up short. That’s hunting though. The guides and outfitter were very accommodating and offered longer time for me to get a moose, but had to leave for work reasons.