I was actually told that moose and brown bears are required to have guides in AK. That is good to know that I can do most myself. I checked the regs and see that only brown bear, Dall sheep, and goats require a guide. I am hoping to heal enough that within the next two years I can take a trip to AK or Canada for caribou and moose. I have checked out many resourses for self guided hunts in AK. There is an Indian rez in the midwest that has buffalo "meat" hunts for around $500 bucks. The animals are 2-3 years old. Trophy hunts are around 2500 or so. I think 500-600 pounds of buffalo for about a buck a pound is a good deal. I will have to find the rez again and post it. One of the best meals I ever ate was buffalo T-bone over the campfire. Didn't even need salt or pepper.