Thanx Jim,
I do most all of my hunts myself.
The Grizz & Kodiak were guided as by Alaskan law.
The Alaskan caribou were self-guided, as were most all of my trophies.
There is so much more satisfaction to doing it yourself rather than just being a "trigger man" on a guided hunt.
That satisfaction is taken to the next level when you do it with archery gear.
I have a bunch of deer racks out in the garage, deer are my bread & butter animal, I think I'm over fifty now.
Many people may look at my den and say..."Just another rich guy".
Nothing could be farther from the truth.
I've been nothing more than an average middle class income earner my whole life.
Yes, those bear hunts were expensive.
I made huge sacrafices to be able to go on those hunts.
I learned at an early age that damn few things are impossible, IF you set your mind to it AND are willing to do the work neccessary to acheive those dreams.
Most people are lazy and want instant gratification.

I'd like to take a Buffalo with my bow. actually most Buffalo "hunts" are like shooting cattle, but they are really good in the freezer!

On the moose & caribou, there are a bunch of really good guides for both species, both in Alaska & Canada.
Guided hunts have gotten incredibly expensive!
You can do those hunts on your own fairly easily in Alaska.


If you were just starting your search for a guide, I'd start by going to the big hunting conventions, The Safari Club's huge convention in Reno is truly unbelievable!
The largest gathering of hunting guides & outfitters on the planet!
The ISE show's aren't too bad either.
You can also use the services of a well respected booking agent to find a guide.
Take Care,
Salmonella