Archive for December, 2005

bow hunting moose

what kind of hunting is in alaska?

also, what are the hunting hours in alaska, since it gets dark earlier in alaska, where is it legal for rifle usage in alaska, and is it legal to or is there a season for bow hunting for moose, if so what is the minimum draw weight for it. how much is a non residential hunting license for moose?

thanks, jak

Hey Jak

Lots of great hunting, big game, small game, water fowl, birds; hunting, trapping, and subsistence lifestyle activities are a big part of Alaskan culture and life.
Alaskan hunting regs are pretty complicated, mostly cause Alaska is so huge and there are a lot of regions and sub regions, all with their own specific regulations by game type. And they are different for non-residents (and fees are more expensive)
This site is a good planning site
Hunt Alaska

http://www.wc.adfg.state.ak.us/index.cfm?adfg=huntalaska.main

But you are also responsible for all the rules and regs.

http://www.wc.adfg.state.ak.us/index.cfm?adfg=regulations.main

For each region / hunt there will be specifics about what is a legal animal and when is open season. There are both bow and rifle hunting, and choice of firearm will depend on what are where you are hunting. Specifics like draw weight, caliber, or legal harvest are all in the reg by region.

Many hunts take place in summer, fall, and spring, where actually we are having lots of daylight, so dark isn’t a big factor for many hunts. But rules state you must hunt without artificial light, so if there is enough light for you to take the shot, your good.

As for where you can hunt, again do you realize how big Alaska really is?

http://www.tongass-seis.net/media/tong_USA.html

and that we are a conceal carry state? Guns, hunting, and land are all pretty big up here, so make sure you do your research and know before you go.
You will need to study the regs for the area where you think you want to hunt. And then make sure you are hunting in a legal area.

Also as a non-resident you need an out of state license and will be required to use a guide for some animals and areas. Also be aware there are specifics in many cases about what must be salvaged, for instance in some hunts you must salvage all meat before you can even remove the hide and skull from the field (done to discourage wasteful trophy hunting) or how you can travel in a area (some hunts are non motorized)

Alaskans take hunting pretty seriously, and a violation of the hunting regulations even more so. SO be warned, do your homework. The Hunt Alaska site above really is a good resource and will have answers to most of your questions.

Archery Moose Hunt: Cindi Richardson

Incoming search terms:

• bowhunting moose supply list
• legal draw weight to hunt moose in alaska