 Moose in Alaska are huge beasts that are as comfortable crossing a river as they are climbing a mountain. They can be found in the deep recesses of a dank swamp just as readily as they can be seen on the side of an alder-filled hillside. When searching for the largest member of the deer family you up your odds considerably when taking along a guide.
A large bull moose can weigh over 1,200 pounds and sport a set of antlers that are about 10% of that gross weight. These are the moose you are looking for.
Hunting moose requires a hunter to be prepared to go anywhere. Your guide from Alaska’s Last Frontier Safaris is your compass to get there. Finding the right moose requires advance scouting that can take weeks. With the size restrictions that are placed on a hunter it is important to make sure the moose you are lining up in the cross hairs is legal. Since moose at a distance can be difficult to judge, an experienced guide will be by your side to ensure that your trophy makes the grade.
 Moose hunting is unique to Alaska because it is one of the few animals in the state that responds to a well-sounded call. Hunters will be in the bush during the pre-rut and rutting periods which make those big bulls more active which is a definite advantage for the hunter. Don’t be surprised when you see 1,200 pounds of horns and hoof bearing down on your location, tearing apart vegetation and grunting heavily because he believes you are either another moose to mate with or another moose to fight with. Trust us when we tell you that hunting moose in Alaska can be one of the most adrenaline producing hunts you will ever experience. It’s a relief when you see those red-blazing eyes in that huge head hit the ground after you pull the trigger.
It’s not for the faint of heart.
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