Alaska Moose Hunts

Hunting Moose in Alaska

There are so many things that Alaska has to offer. One can easily see why it is a popular tourist attraction. Home to Mt. McKinley, Alaska is a state that has awe inspiring scenery that attracts people from all over the world. Between the glaciers, the forests, the coastline and the wildlife, visitors will never run out of things to do. One of the most popular things to do in Alaska is to participate in a moose hunt. Alaska moose hunts not only give you the opportunity to score huge game, but they also take you on an adventure across beautiful mountainous terrain. This will give you memories to last a lifetime.

The Moose is a member of the deer family, the largest member to be exact. Going one step further, the Alaskan moose is the largest in the moose family, with a full grown bull weighing in at up to 1,600 pounds. This is one of the main reasons why Alaska moose hunts draw in such interest. When you want to embark on your adventure of an Alaska moose hunt, Donovan's Guide Service can get you out there.

Of the 12 species of big game known in Alaska, the most sought after is the moose. This could be because a mature bull can produce from 350 pounds to 750 pounds of meat, and this meat is a very important food source for much of the population. There are likely many people who participate in Alaska Moose hunts who may be just as pleased to have that trophy head mounted on the wall. Regardless of your motivation for wanting to go on an Alaska moose hunt, Donovan's Guide Service can ensure that you have the right guide to give you an unforgettable experience.

Joining an Alaska moose hunt with Donovan's Guide Service will take you through the Yukon during the month of September. Moose hunts last eleven days and traverse the Nushagak River and the Wood-Tikchick State Park. Moose hunting season is open from September 5th through the 15th. Your Alaska moose hunt lodging will be tent camps along the lakes and rivers of the area. Guided and unguided Alaska moose hunts are available, and will bring you into contact with some of the biggest moose in North America. The average moose you will encounter on these Alaska moose hunts is 60", with bulls measuring even larger. As this part of Alaska has a thriving moose population, your moose hunt will most assuredly be the experience of a lifetime! Alaska moose hunts not only put you face to face with enormous bulls that weigh over 1,000 pounds. Mature cows weigh nearly a half ton, and in September, when these moose hunts are taking place, calves weigh over 300 pounds. This is something that a good guide knows, and has taken the necessary steps to simplify the transportation process. Once you have your moose, you don't then want to carry it miles back to the vehicle back to town. Working with Donovan's Guide Service you have the perfect mixture of knowledge, experience, and passion leading you!