jgriffin82
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I am in the planning stages of an Alaskan moose and caribou hunt for 2025. I'll be going DIY with a couple buddies. This will be my first time in AK and my first time flying into a hunting camp. We're going to hunt the western end of the Brooks Range in the De Long Mountains. We'll be flying into Kotzebue and will head north from there. I have compiled a small list of bush pilots in Kotzebue via the internet. I'd like to get advice from the guys that have first hand experience with pilots in Kotzebue. I have a friend that has done this exact hunt 5 times. Unfortunately, the last time he did it was in 2001 and the pilot he used is no longer flying. Can you guys offer some advice and/or recommendations? Are there certain pilots or taxi services I should stay away from? What questions should I ask? What red flags should I look for when talking to the pilots on the phone? I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Jim
Jim