Mt Goat ..... October 17th to 26th
BOOKED
Hunt Description
The Goats will have LONG WINTER HAIR ......
The hunt will take place in the Misty Fjords Wilderness Area and National Park based from a backpack tent camp.
Your jet travel should be scheduled from your home to Seattle to Ketchikan via Alaska Airlines. Most hunters arrive in Ketchikan about 4 pm. Since the airport is on an Island across from Ketchikan it is usually about 5:30 pm before you get checked into a motel. There are several motels to choose from but most of my past hunters have stayed at the Best Western Landing.
We will help you with all your arrangements and meet you upon your arrival at the Ketchikan jet port.
The next day (weather permitting) we will fly with my long time pilot Jeff Carlin of Carlin Air to a lake in the Misty Fjords. We will then backpack up to one of our upper mountain camping areas.
You will be guided by Registered Guide Bob Warren. Bob has been hunting this area for over 14 years.
Bob has worked for Muskeg Excursions for over 14 years. Working his way from a Packer to Assistant Guide to Class A Guide and now a Registered Guide.
There will also be a packer / camp help on this hunt.
We have guided many of our hunters to their trophy Mt Goat. We are very knowledgeable at field identifying Goats and Goat horn length.
This Hunt Has Options:
We will schedule this for 10 days of hunting. When the Mt Goat is taken we have the option to relocate over to Prince of Wales and continue the hunt for Sitka Blacktail Deer or Black Bear, if time permits.
The hunt rate is $9000 for the hunt. A trophy fee of $1000
per
additional animal (Deer / Black Bear charged on success) past the Mt Goat tag except for
Wolf / Wolverine which is no extra fee. The charter fare is
covered in the cost of the hunt. There could be relocation costs to Prince of Wales,
it varies, and is done by air or by ferry, which runs daily. We just take it
as it goes during our relocation, depending when we get back to town
from the mainland. If an overnight stay is required in Ketchikan during
the relocation those costs are up to you.
General Overview:
Being in very good physical condition for the hunt is a must.
Physical as well as mental preparedness is very important for Goat hunting. Especially on this coastal hunts. There could be weather delaying flights and no visibility hunt days.
We have hunted this area over the years and are very familiar with it. A B&C quality Goat is very possible. In the last 3 / 4 years our 5 1/2 and 6 1/2 year old Goats, we've taken, have scored B&C. This is because of our past mild winters and exceptional horn growth in the young Goats.
This is a backpack style hunt. I have some extra gear for your use if you need it.
Extra Costs:
Caulk boots are required for this hunt. I
will assist you in selecting your caulks from
Hoffman Boots, logging boot
section. Good rainwear is a must.
Extra costs will also include license and tags, room and board while in
Ketchikan before and after the hunt and if we need to over night while
relocating to POW Island during the hunt. POW relocation travel costs. Your
jet travel costs,
license and tags, meat / cape / hide / antlers / horns shipping costs.
Your airline reservations would need at least a 12 to 14 day jet spread.
I am a vendor and have all necessary licenses and tags on hand. Non-resident hunting license fees are $85, Mt Goat tag is $300, Deer tag is $150, Wolf tag is $30, Wolverine tag is $175 and Black Bear tag is $225. Cross tagging is possible and we can discuss that option.
If this sounds like the hunt your looking for give me a call at 907
225-9513 or drop me an
email.
Johnnie Laird
Muskeg Excursions is insured and licensed and is a permittee of the Tongass National Forest. Muskeg Excursions is an equal opportunity service provider.
Our Package includes guide;
packer/camp-help/cook (when needed); meals & lodging in the field;
transportation during the hunt, and skinning,
fleshing, meat & trophy preparations for
shipping.
Equipment list and help with travel
plans upon booking.
The package does not include
licenses; tags; meat & trophy shipping costs; travel expenses; hotel
lodging & meals before, during or after the hunt; alcoholic beverage; or
gratuities.
A 50% deposit is required to confirm
desired dates with the balance due upon arrival. No refunds of deposits.
A negotiated portion can be applied to a future hunt.
