muskeg excursions

Sitka Blacktail

To be scheduled between August 16th and the 26th

We have room for one or two hunters on this hunt.

Hunt Description

The hunt will take place on the Prince of Wales Island based out of our Cabin in Hollis and a high mountain backpack tent camp.

On Aug 14th to 18th your jet travel should be scheduled from your home to Seattle to Ketchikan via Alaska Airlines. Most hunters arrive in Ketchikan about 4 pm. To late to get over to the Island (unless you want to charter a flight after your arrival). 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. The rates should be from $125 to $175. I will help you with all your arrangements.

Depending on my schedule ..... I might be able to meet you upon your arrival at the Ketchikan jet port. If I am at the Cabin my wife Fran will meet you and get you headed in the right direction.

The next day you have the choice to fly over to Prince of Wales or wait until the ferry sails at 3:30 pm. Flying is weather dependent any time of the year but the ferry usually runs. There are two flying options. Charter an aircraft or take a scheduled flight. Costs will vary and we can talk about that. The Ferry ticket will be about $45 one way. These costs are up to you.

Your hunt will begin between Aug 16th and the 20th and continue to the 22nd till the 26th. You will be guided by Registered Guide Johnnie Laird. Johnnie has lived and hunted on POW Island since 1980. He received his license as an assistant hunting guide in 1988 and obtained a US Coast Guard Master (25 tons) License in 1994. Muskeg Excursions went into the big game hunting business full time in 1995.

Your return reservations could be the afternoons of the 23rd to the 27th or mornings of the 24th to the 28th. Your airline reservations would need at least a 10 or 11 day spread.

General Overview:

Muskeg Excursions works under a Priority Use Permit on the Tongass National Forest, Craig and Misty Fjords Ranger Districts.

We will schedule this for 7 days of hunting. And can extend a few days if need be.

Being in very good physical condition for the hunt is a must.

Physical as well as mental preparedness is very important especially on this late season hunt. There will be weather with out a doubt.

The Bucks will be just coming out of velvet. This will be a spot and stalk style hunt. The Sitka Balcktail are still in their summer hair and hanging in the high alpine. It not uncommon to see large numbers of deer on this hunt and possible bachelor groups.

We have hunted this area over the years and are very familiar with it. A B&C quality Sitka is very possible. We have taken some real nice Bucks on these high alpine hunts.

If there is time we can get in some crabbing and fishing.

We will have a cook at the Cabin and do eat well when we are there. At the tent camp we will be eating a freeze dried menu.

Rate:

The rate is $5500 for a single hunter. The rate for 2 hunters is $4000 each ... discounted because of the 2 hunter x 1 guide type arrangement.

These rates a based on one Deer ... additional Deer can be taken for a fee of $1500 charged upon success.

Extra Costs:

Good rainwear is a must and Gore-Tex lined mountain hunting boots will be needed also.

Extra costs will be license and tags, non-resident hunting license fees are $85, Sitka Blacktail tags are $150 each. I am a vendor and have all necessary licenses and tags on hand.

Travel costs between Ketchikan and Prince of Wales island.

Room and board while in Ketchikan before and after the hunt.