Alaska Big game guided hunting, fishing, photography at its best, whether it be in Northwest Arctic, Alaska or on Kodiak Island, Alaska
Unique aspects of Arctic Rivers Guide Service:
1. Low number of guests/booking date - maximum 5, usual is 3 or 4.
2. Comfortable, remote lodge from which to hunt. Most game - Dall Rams, Wolf, Caribou, Moose, Brown/Grizzly Bear, Wolverine, small game & stream fishing normally within 1-2 miles.
3. Secure aircraft access, not subject to flooding. Private aircraft in camp for all bookings.
4. Private airport & property- no other hunters will be seen during your stay with us.
5. High success rates & long history (1972-present) of quality trophies.
6. Satellite telephone for emergencies.
**Extensive References available upon request**
Arctic Rivers Guide Service is an authorized concession of the U.S. Dept. of Interior, National Park Service
Our Alaska Hunting & Fishing Seasons
Kodiak - Game Mgt. Unit 8
Open Seasons
Sitka Deer Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Kodiak Bear Apr. 1 - May 15;Oct. 25-Nov. 30
Fish June - Nov.
Arctic - Game Mgt. Unit 23
Open SeasonsDall Ram Aug.10-Sept.20
Moose Sept. 1 - 20
Caribou July 1 - May 1
Grizzly Sept. 1 - Oct. 10
Black Bear No Closed Season
Wolf Aug. 10 - Apr. 30
Wolverine Sept. 1 - Mar. 31
More than just a hunt, we offer a true wilderness experience. Come & join us for a grand time in Alaska's great outdoors!
We welcome your comments on this website as well as personal inquiries regarding wilderness experiences in Alaska. Please drop us a note. Jake Jacobson
Our site was most recently updated: April, 2012 .
We welcome your comments on this website as well as personal inquiries regarding wilderness experiences in Alaska. Please drop us a note. Jake Jacobson
Our site was most recently updated: April, 2012 .
DALL SHEEP: Populations have been very stable for over 40 years, high quality rams are seen every year.
Moose are declining in number but we still have capital bulls.;
Our Caribou herd is estimated to be over 600,000 animals - groups of hundreds or thousands are sometimes seen.
Grizzly & Wolf populations are too high.
WOLF AND WOLVERINE: Wolf populations are at an all time high while wolverine are seen occasionally.
Sitka Deer populations are high. We've taken record book trophies each year.
ARCTIC FISH include Arctic Char, Grayling, Sheefish, Northern Pike, Lake Trout & Salmon. Most Aug/Sept. hunters get in some fishing, too, no extra charge, so bring your gear. We can recommend reliable charter operators for fishing at Kodiak for King Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Black Seabass, Lingcod, etc. June thru Nov. Ask us for open dates.
MULTIPLE SPECIES: Available on all hunts.
SMALL GAME found in the Arctic include Arctic hare, Varying Hare (Snowshoe), Ptarmigan & Spruce Grouse. Red Fox, Arctic Fox & Lynx are here. Small game is often taken on big game hunts - no extra charges - bring a shotgun & shells. Kodiak has many Red Fox in all 3 color phases, some ptarmigan & many ducks - Harlequin, Old Squaw, Common & Barrows Goldeneye, Mallard, etc.
Moose are declining in number but we still have capital bulls.;
Our Caribou herd is estimated to be over 600,000 animals - groups of hundreds or thousands are sometimes seen.
Grizzly & Wolf populations are too high.
WOLF AND WOLVERINE: Wolf populations are at an all time high while wolverine are seen occasionally.
Sitka Deer populations are high. We've taken record book trophies each year.
ARCTIC FISH include Arctic Char, Grayling, Sheefish, Northern Pike, Lake Trout & Salmon. Most Aug/Sept. hunters get in some fishing, too, no extra charge, so bring your gear. We can recommend reliable charter operators for fishing at Kodiak for King Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Black Seabass, Lingcod, etc. June thru Nov. Ask us for open dates.
MULTIPLE SPECIES: Available on all hunts.
SMALL GAME found in the Arctic include Arctic hare, Varying Hare (Snowshoe), Ptarmigan & Spruce Grouse. Red Fox, Arctic Fox & Lynx are here. Small game is often taken on big game hunts - no extra charges - bring a shotgun & shells. Kodiak has many Red Fox in all 3 color phases, some ptarmigan & many ducks - Harlequin, Old Squaw, Common & Barrows Goldeneye, Mallard, etc.
Tags and Licenses:
We have a license & tag vendorship for your convenience, in case you wish to pursue that extra caribou, Sitka Blacktail, etc. Unless you specify otherwise, we will have all your licenses, tags & permits ready before you arrive.
