Im a traveling nurse looking for a contract in alaska so I can do some hunting. Anyone can give me some info to get started on some hunting of elk raindeer and maybe moose. What are some good places, any gear I need, price etc.

I think frist get your job work for a year make freinds of your hunting co workers.

By then you will be able to get residence tags. have a good idea what gear and such that it takes.

And hopefully one of your new freinds will think your worth while to take along.

See if Kanakanak Hospital (907) 842-5201 in Dillingham has any openings for TDY nurses. It's in a beautiful part of the Bristol Bay with very decent Moose Hunting.

My wife and did a three month gig there in '92 and stayed for 8 years. We have lived in Alaska since.

PM me and I'll get you in touch with my wife. She has an opening for a nurse at the moment.

what are some other good areas? Im not sure when I'm planing on leaving so just trying to get a feel. would I need expensive gear for a do it yourself hunt like an atv or snowmobile?

are all hunts in alaska done by a lotery system? if so what are the odds of being drawn?

Once you establish residency, everything gets better.

Often villages are looking for medical people. I've known RNs to EMTs that pretty much become the local doctor and are special respected people in the village.

I've lived around Indians 20 years, and get along fine with them. I've heard some people complain about racism against Whites, but I never see it; it's how you carry yourself in their environment. I spend way more time with the local Indians than Whites. Pretty good bunch actually.

If ya ever work your way into a village slot, you'll experience hunting & fishing like you never imagined.

Steel, I am a nurse also, and have often thought of doing what you are trying to do up there. After a couple of trips to Alaska, I fell in love with the place, and have always wanted to go back. I remember on my first trip to Prince of Wales Island, I made the acquaintance of several of the locals, and met the local dentist, who was hanging out with the taxidermist who I brought my bear skin to. I wish you luck on your quest, and hope you keep us updated.