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Alaska Horseback Guides - FAQ
I would like to arrange a hunting trip in Alaska, but I am not a U.S. Resident, what should I do?
If you are an alien or foreigner to the USA, you are required by law to be accompanied by a licensed Alaskan guide to hunt any big game animal in Alaska.I am a U.S. Resident, but not a resident of Alaska, what should I know about hunting in Alaska?
A non-Alaskan resident American citizen must be accompanied by a licensed Alaskan guide when hunting for Grizzly/Brown Bear, Dall Sheep, or Mountain Goat.The other species, Alaskan Moose, Caribou, Black Bear, Wolverine, Wolf, etc., do not require you to have a licensed Alaskan guide with you, if you are a U.S. citizen, but logistically it probably is not a bad idea.
An Alaskan hunting license and the proper tags to hunt the animal desired can be obtained when you arrive in Alaska, and/or Alaska Horseback Guides can assist you in obtaining what you need.
Who operates Alaska Horseback Guides?
Alaska Horseback Guides is owned and operated by Tom Fisher, a registered Alaskan guide. He is licensed to guide hunts in Units 9, 12, 13, 20, 22, 24, and 25. We are fully insured and current on all leases and permits required in the areas we operate.After a successful hunt, what happens to the game?
All edible meat must be salvaged on the big game animals the law refers to and the guide will assist the clients in preparing what meat they wish to take home. It is the client expense to have it transported, however we will make the necessary arrangements.What gear will you need?
I will provide you with a recommended equipment list once you have booked your hunt or trip with me. The basic gear needed is warm good waterproof boots, reliable rain gear, hip-boots for crossing water, binoculars, gloves, and of course a good warm sleeping bag.Although our camps are remote, which is why the hunting and outdoor experience is so good, they are very comfortable. I live in Alaska year around and quite enjoy spending the winter months supplying our camps by snowmachine and airplane. The main base camp has weather-port type sleeping and cooking huts complete with wood stoves and sleeping cots. If we need to "spike out" to find the game you desire to hunt we stay in high quality tents but once again they are very comfortable.
One great advantage to a horseback hunt or trip is the area we are able to cover in a day and still make it back to a comfortable base camp at night. Or if traveling away from base camp is necessary our buddies the horses carry all the stuff. This is a very large reason we enjoy our critters the horses so much. One critique you may have for Alaska Horseback Guides is that we get a little too sappy with our horses because we are so close to them.
As we have stated before, our horseback pack trips and day rides in the summer months near Denali National Park and outside Fairbanks prepare the horses for the upcoming fall hunting season quite nicely. They are in great shape and ready to go having spent the summer in the high country.
Please call, (907) 488.3221 or TOLL FREE 1-888-488-3221, E-Mail Us, or write us ASAP to start your Alaskan adventure of a lifetime and we think you will be just as enthused about your trip as we are pleased to serve you.
Thank you and see you soon,
Tom Fisher,
Registered Alaskan Guide