When is an Alaska Hunting Combo trip too much?

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Trying to combine brown bear, elk, moose and mule deer all into one hunt is practically impossible.  Brown bear, by definition, live in a very limited area along/adjacent to coastal areas on mainland Alaska along with the various islands including the ABC islands (Admiralty, Baranof, and Queen Charlotte) as well as Kodiak and Unimak Islands.   With some exceptions including the Kenai and Katmai Peninsulas of Alaska, moose are generally not available in occupied brown bear habitat.  Likewise, mule deer are non-existent in Alaska.  Roosevelt elk are available on some of the Alaskan islands but I believe that they are on a limited quota and tags are hard to come by.  So, the brown bear combination is not practical – most folks that hunt brown bear do so stand alone, although Sitka blacktail deer are available in some areas in conjunction with the fall hunting seasons.

Elk and mule deer are available in a combination hunt in many areas of the western US and southern Canada.  Specific areas of British Columbia may also be able to offer grizzly bear in conjunction with antlered game including elk and/or mule deer – but grizzlies in BC are very expensive.  Insofar as Alberta is concerned, I believe that the grizzly bear season is closed for non-resident alien hunters, but would have to double check that to be sure.

All in all, there are a number of factors to consider in planning your hunt.  If you are looking for a six-point bull elk in excess of say 320 B&C and a mule deer buck in excess of say 170 B&C then it is altogether a different ball game as males of this size just don’t grow on trees and it becomes a function of time.  Moreover, the more animals that you try to combine on one North American hunt, the more likely you are to fail on one or more species – the days of unlimited game populations are over, weather often can be a factor during the fall, etc.  The more animals you try to combine on one northern hunt, the more that these factors come into play and the more limited the areas that we have to choose from.   

My recommendation would be to look at either an elk/mule deer hunt or moose hunt.  You will need to decide if you want Canada moose or Alaska-Yukon, which will then dictate where we need to look and what other species might be available.  An Alaska-Yukon moose would also give an opportunity for black/grizzly bear and/or caribou depending on where you go – keep in mind that Alaska-Yukon moose hunts will run well over $10K/hunter depending on the area and the outfitter and trophy fees will be required for grizzly bear/caribou so you could be looking at $20K each by the time it is all said and done. Canada moose hunts are cheaper, but the moose are smaller and the opportunities for other big game species will be limited depending on where you hunt.  Western Canada moose are generally only available in southwestern Canada.

Brown bear hunts in Alaska are currently running anywhere from $10,800 to over 20K per hunter plus air charters.  Grizzly bear hunts in AK are currently running from about 8K to well over 13K depending on the area and outfitter.

Bob Anderson
Worldwide Hunting Consultant
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.

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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recognizes Global Sporting Safaris at National “Elk Camp” Event in Reno, NV

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Mar 2, 2011/Reno, Nevada/ – Global Sporting Safaris, Inc. (GSS) was honored at the 2011 Elk Camp – Business Partners in Conservation dinner for helping raise the RMEF over $42,950 to date.  Business Partners in Conservation is a program that recognizes and appreciates individuals and business for contributions to the RMEF.  There are eight levels of recognition.  GSS has achieved Level III, Bronze Medallion status. 

Global Sporting Safaris’ Katie Luthy of Sheridan, volunteered at various events during Elk Camp. 

“I am a dedicated Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteer.  When GSS was recognized for reaching the Bronze Medallion level in the Business Partners in Conservation program I was humbled.  GSS has made it a priority to help the RMEF raise funds which are allocated to protect our wildlife, lands, and hunting heritage.  We (GSS) look forward to the day when we’ve raised over $1,000,000 for the RMEF,” says Katie Luthy, Global Sporting Safaris consultant.

Global Sporting Safaris has already helped raise over $42,950 for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in recent years.  Hunt donations, though limited, are still available for other RMEF chapters across the nation.

“We have put together three high quality hunting donations that allows Global Sporting Safaris (GSS) to give back to the ‘not for profit’ organizations that help to promote our industry and our passion,” says Rick Kennerknecht, CEO of Global Sporting Safaris.

Global Sporting Safaris (GSS) makes theses donations available to 501c3, 501c4 or 501c6 organizations and there are a limited number of hunting trips available each year.  The outfitters in this fundraising program offer 5-Star accommodations, excellent hunting areas, professional staff, exquisite local cuisine and trophy quality animals.  We have personally visited each outfitter to assure quality and a positive experience for our clients.  Details can be found at www.gssafaris.com/fundraising

At the conclusion of the fundraising event, a GSS hunting consultant will be assigned to each auction winner.  Our consultants will work with each winner to ensure that everything goes smoothly both before and after the hunt.

Rick Kennerknecht
Global Sporting Safaris, Inc.
Casper, Wyoming 82604
307-235-4650
www.gssafaris.com

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Elk Hunting

Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

Elk… if you have never hunted them, what are you waiting for? Elk live in some of the most pristine and beautiful country on earth. They’re a great challenge to hunt, their meat is nothing short of spectacular, and in some cases you can hunt them when they are rutting! If you get lucky enough to hunt elk during the rut get ready to experience the adrenaline rush of a lifetime! No red bull can do this to your system.

Elk numbers are great, but great elk outfitters are numbered! Global Sporting Safaris has strategic partnerships with some of the best and most well respected in the business. Our team doesn’t just sit at the desk — we go out guiding and hunt every chance we get. Our very own Jim Riley has spent 5 years guiding for elk on some of the most productive ranches in the west.  For more details on Elk Hunting and locations, please click here.

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