How much does a mountain caribou hunt cost?

between $10,000 and $13,000
Requiring travel to fly-in camps in remote areas, mountain caribou hunts are typically between $10,000 and $13,000. In the same area a hunter can get to hunt many other species, including moose, sheep and (in some areas) grizzly bear, and combination hunts targeting more than one species typically are a better value.

How much is a DIY caribou hunt?

8 day/ 7 night (DIY) Self-Guided Caribou Non-Resident hunts ($3,300 per person) (Non-hunter $2,000) 8 day/ 7 night (DIY) Self-Guided Caribou Alaska Resident hunts ($2,500 per person) (Non-hunter $1,500)

How much does a DIY Alaska caribou hunt cost to a non resident?

In areas where you need to apply, you will need to purchase a non-resident Alaska hunting license for $160 and apply before December 15th of the year prior to your hunt. Caribou tags doubled in price this year, and are now $650.

Can a non resident hunt caribou in Alaska?

Nonresident Aliens: A nonresident alien must be personally accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide to hunt ANY big game animal, including black bear, brown/grizzly bear, bison, caribou, Dall sheep, deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, muskox, wolf and wolverine.

Can you hunt caribou in Alaska without a guide?

Need a guide if you plan to hunt for brown/grizzly bear, black bear, bison, caribou, deer, elk, goat, moose, muskox, Sheep, Wolf or Wolverine. You must complete an affidavit showing that you will be accompanied by a person who is qualified to guide under Alaska Statute 16.05. 408.

How hard is it to get a caribou tag in Alaska?

Non-Resident License & Tag Fees – For most Alaska caribou hunts, non-residents should plan for a $160 annual hunting license fee (must be purchased in advance for making a “Draw” entry in Nov/Dec as well), and a $650 caribou harvest tag fee.

Where is the 40 Mile caribou herd now?

The Fortymile Caribou Herd in Alaska and the Yukon is one of North America’s most important migratory caribou herds, straddling the border of the US and Canada.

Do you need a permit to hunt caribou in Alaska?

In the Taylor Highway area in Unit 20E you must use a Registration Permit to hunt moose or caribou. You can only have one permit (RC860 for caribou or RM865 for moose) at a time, and you must turn in your report for one permit to exchange it for the other permit.

What is the caribou limit in Alaska?

For most of the range of the WAH, the bag limit under state regulations will remain 5 caribou per day (no change from past years). There will be no time of year when caribou hunting is completely closed.

How much does a non resident caribou tag cost in Alaska?

What is the best unit to hunt caribou in Alaska?

The Western Arctic herd in unit 23 continues to offer the most popular non-resident hunting and is usually accessed out of the town of Kotzebue. There are multiple transporters and outfitters offering self-guided and fully-guided hunts throughout the range of this herd.