all set for brown bear moose hunt in Alaska..i have read and got advised for necessary gears which is must during my hunt,plz advise if possible in detail what exactly i should have cause have no time left i will reach USA on 1st sep on 2nd i will b flying to Alaska,now thats the only time i have in which i have to buy,since coming from hot region i have no idea at all....my outfitter did advise me,but still im puzzle either to buy it from Dallas or from anchorage...or if anyone lease the gear like waders and sleeping bag as they will b no use of me if i buy the new ones.kindly sujjest,also what sort of weather will b in mid September in alaska, thankx and regards

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Originally posted by sikander:
all set for brown bear moose hunt in Alaska..i have read and got advised for necessary gears which is must during my hunt,plz advise if possible in detail what exactly i should have cause have no time left i will reach USA on 1st sep on 2nd i will b flying to Alaska,now thats the only time i have in which i have to buy,since coming from hot region i have no idea at all....my outfitter did advise me,but still im puzzle either to buy it from Dallas or from anchorage...or if anyone lease the gear like waders and sleeping bag as they will b no use of me if i buy the new ones.kindly sujjest,also what sort of weather will b in mid September in alaska, thankx and regards

I don't know what budget you have, or what time you have in Anchorage. But if I were to have to buy stuff, I'd buy it in Anchorage. First two stops would be Barney's Sports Chalet and Wiggy's Alaska; followed by a stop at Sportsman's Warehouse. If you try to buy in Dallas, you won't find what you need and you'll spend 2 days driving around trying to find it. Get clothes at Barney's, sleeping bag at Wiggy's Alaska (20 or 25-degree bag), and LaCrosse hip boots at Sportsman's Warehouse. I take it you've got gun and ammo, right? Don't scrimp on bug spray and have light gloves and headnet for bugs.

wiggys - good stuff

budget no prob,i have a night stay in anchorage and next day by 4 is my flight to port als worth,now i need to have waist high waders and also kenetrek shoes,are both necessary how will i change them during or i have to wear them all the time also rain gear.

Contact Kevin at Barney's. He has been extremely helpful to me in getting my gear for a sheep hunt in 3 weeks. He also does some guiding . I trust him implicitly.

barneys newyork?

Barney's Sports Chalet in Anchorage.

All the above is correct but I may try to simplify a little;

No cotton. No cotton as in no cotton socks, shirts or pants. That means no Levi's, no cotton t shirts. Bring and use sythetic or wool clothing. You may get very warm so don't bring exclusively warm wool pants or something like that.

No down jackets or vests. Almost a guarantee you'll be wet and down is useless. That means no down sleeping bags although I'd guess your outfitter will be providing that.

Feel free to ask your guide to provide substitutions or extras. If he mentions he doesn't like your shirt, ask him to supply a substitution.

If I was you and in your situation,
I would call Barney's and make an early appointment for your day in Anchorage. Give them ALL your information, shoe size, height, weight, what, when, where your going to be hunting.
Just walk in and let them completely outfit you.
Should be no problem for a Moose/Bear hunt.

Years ago I worked for a big duck and goose club. Well,these two guys from some middle east country flew into Seattle and purchased some Boeing 747's and then decided they wanted to go hunting. They showed up completely outfitted by Eddie Bauer. We helped them open their coats, pants, gloves,hats and admired their new Browning over/unders. It was a great hunt and they left everything as tips. They didn't leave the super hot looking gal they brought along though. She was really nice, but I don't think she had ever been hunting before.

ok Scott no cotton at all,and dog man im doing the same way as u explained to me thank u so much,now Scott those middle eastern guy can do it they are oil rich,not me im just an ordinary guy who has been hunting all over the world with the help and advice of friends like all of you,GOD bless you all,actually im short of time and Alaska is beautiful and yet tough terrain and that the things i have been hearing from child hood its coldest place so i must prepare my self in short time,it was like going to khunjerab for Himalayan ibex,the only difference is i never slept in sleeping bag and dont know the temp etc,this will b a new experience,im so excited for this dream hunt.once again thank you,i still not decided my boots, either t buy 2 boots one for wader and other for normal hunting,kenetrek boots are good i heard as no time to break them and i dont know what are camp shoes,so that makes 3 pair of shoes,so lets c...hope all goes well.thank you and regards

OK. I'll bite. Where the hell are you from?

Since you are clearly not an Alaska resident, you have hired a guide for the grizzly hunt. Did he not give you a list of necessary clothes and gear?

If you haven't broken in a pair of boots, get a pair of Lowa Renegades. They are a bit soft, but will work for most hunts and will not give you blisters if they fit your feet. REI carries them. Your guide should have given you advice regarding foot wear. If he gave you a list, post it here and we'll pick it apart.

Where in Alaska are you hunting? It can make a big difference in what you need.

What kind of money are you willing to spend? The sky is the limit.

Another great resource in Anchorage is Mountain View Sports off of Old Seward Rd, just south of 36th St. They have a lot of clothes and gear no one else has, and for a reasonable price. If Barney's doesn't have something in stock, go to Mountain View. Consider Barney's the top end - they will also give you top end advice.

Bring your ammo. Don't count on buying it here. The Obama Panic is still in effect although more ammo is filling the shelves. What gun are you bringing?

A7dave,yes my outfitter gave me a detail,u see thats y everyone ask about the past experience how did it went, since im from Pakistan and done mountain hunting in hot weather, the only time i had tough time for ibex in dec on Pakistan china border and i didn't had the perfect boots,it was killing me i hired the old boots from my guide,im hunting in unit 19, for brown bear and moose ,from 5th september to 20th September i can spent for my comfort so money is no issue,but i should b having enough support to keep things going good.and exactlly what i need only.thank you so much for your advice on mountain view sports.my kind regards

http://www.lowaboots.com/catal...3109459999/3/?Type=M this looks good....

FWIW I'll be hunting about the same time as you and somewhat near you for moose and bear. I'll be wearing: Hip waders all day everyday. I'll have some kind of camp shoes to wear around the tent but as we use a boat to get around and there are many streams and ponds to cross while hunting or packing on foot I'll be in waders. Fleece or alternative pants, no cotton jeans. Possibly wool pants. Its a guarantee I'll get my pants some kind of wet and in this environment I'll prefer a pant that will stay warm while wet and dry quicker than cotton. Thick wool socks. Synthetic or alternative long underwear top and bottom. Fleece or synthetic top, possibly wool sweater. Plastic or rubberized rain gear, probably not goretex. If we're wet for the week, goretex soaks up the rain and gets heavier and heavier. The plasticized or rubber rain gear may be wet inside and out but it doesn't soak up water and it is still "waterproof". Hats are important but not nearly as much as the hood on the rain jacket. Gloves I usually have but don't wear. They get wet right away, I don't need them as its not that cold and I can usually find a pocket or two to stick my hands in. I will not bring more than one extra set of clothing and I will only have the one set of waders and rain gear that I'm wearing. If I get a hole in either I'm wet for the week and thats just the way it is. I'll probably have some kind of tape and wader repair around.

Its a guarantee your guide will be prepared for problems so as in the case of the sleeping bag,if he hasn't offered to provide it you could ask him to and that will be that. Theres still plenty of time for him to order what you require and have it sent to his home or camp.

The weather here that time of year isn't too harsh. It'll likely rain some, blow some, (windy,) there will be biting insects and the sun will shine, especially in the afternoons. Maybe you've hunted Siberia in the fall? I'd think it'd be similar.

I believe fretting the smallest details to be a mistake. A hunter can narrow his focus so small as to loose the bigger focus of the hunt. If this is an adventure, if this is a hunt and not just a kill, you are already prepared for the possibility of the unknown and should be capable of putting up with the discomfort of forgetting something, losing something or needing an item not currently in possesion.

Don't pack too much! If you have more than one checked gun case and one checked suitcase on the airline you've brought too much stuff. If you have more than one carry on bag you've brought too much stuff.

I'll also be bringing a fishing rod and two good books.

wawoo thats great i almost have done my researh on all items in cabelas,,only thing im thinking to replace gortex as u mentioned,i will b staying a night in anchorage it will b nice to share some hunting stories and exchange notes if u will b there that time.and thank u so much for detail tips....kind regards

mine is brown bear black bear moose and wolf..but the focus is on bear and moose....hope we get the big ones.

Second on the hip boots.

Many folks up here swear by Helly Hansen Impertech for rain gear. It is like basic PVC rain gear, but it stretches. For your hunt it would be perfect. Your guide should have his recommendations. All the stores carry it.

I'm surprised your guide doesn't have someone meet you the day you arrive to make sure you have all the right equipment, licenses, etc and are ready to go when it's time for the charter.

If I were you I would contact him and ask to have someone meet you at the airport to provide transportation, check to see you have everything you need and provide any assistance.

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I'm surprised your guide doesn't have someone meet you the day you arrive to make sure you have all the right equipment, licenses, etc and are ready to go when it's time for the charter.

If I were you I would contact him and ask to have someone meet you at the airport to provide transportation, check to see you have everything you need and provide any assistance.

I am pretty ignorant on the Alaska guiding scene but I would be suprised if a guide in Port Alsworth had assistance available in Anchorage. I'm guessing, and like I said, ignorantly at that, but I'd think the guide has staff, accomodations and supplies in and around his hunting area and if theres anyone with ties to him in Anchorage it may well be his teenage niece or daughter and well,...........many times they're just not that helpful. I'd emphasize that I may be very wrong.

My advise, based on my experience having friends and family show up here in Dillingham for hunting and fishing adventures is to show up with what you got and figure it out from there. You hunt with a guide because its assumed you can't or won't handle it all yourself. Using myself as an example, I own more than two sets of waders or boots and more than a couple of rifles. I've got something like six sets of long underwear and maybe a dozen hats. Were I a guide, (I'm not,) and were Sikander hunting with me, (he isn't, although thats not because I wouldn't welcome him,) I'd be able to wardrobe him like a Mini or Maxi Me and we'd go hunt.

This is hunting, not neuclear fission. The procedure, much less the outcome is not guaranteed.

Sikander, I'd really enjoy meeting you and visiting for a while but I'm afraid it isn't likely. I live further west of both Anchorage and where you are hunting and I'll probably be out and busy the same time you are. Our paths just based on geography as well as the calendar are not likely to cross. Never the less, best of luck, make sure and take and postlots of photos!

this is all together is a new experience for me and a dream come true,lots of uneasy night many hunting movies related to the great brown bear,its like an dream im into,yes my friend i have to take a flight from Merrill field which i have to manage my self in cab to port alsworth on lake Clark,i have a night stay at port alsworth in the lodge with personal bath roomand surly no assistant in anchorage.cant help it i guess,u have a good hunting my friend.regards