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31 October 2004, 04:29
trigger
Helicopters?
There must be a good reason, but why do I not see any fly out services using helicopters in Alaska?

Cost to operate?
High winds/ice/snow?
High Elevation?

Seems like a helicopter with floats could land almost anywhere.

Thanks
31 October 2004, 05:09
RMiller
Helicopters are illegal for hunting use in Alaska.



I do believe there are some fishing charters that use them.



They are also used for skiing/snowboarding in the winter.
31 October 2004, 09:33
LAWCOP
WHY are helicopters illegal to use in Alaska for Hunting????
in a state where everything is done by air???
31 October 2004, 10:31
tsturm
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WHY are helicopters illegal to use in Alaska for Hunting????
in a state where everything is done by air???



Too easy to get people to game!?
31 October 2004, 10:36
BW
Yep, it's way too easy to use helicopters. As a helicopter mechanic, I'd love to see all the Beavers, C185's, C205's, Super Cubs, etc. be replaced with 'fling wing' aircraft. The money would be outstanding!!!

But, as a hunter, I don't think it would be a good idea.
31 October 2004, 13:20
p dog shooter
The bush and fixed wing operators have too big of a lobby. It to would not take long for lot of them to loose bussiness to the helicopters.
31 October 2004, 13:39
BW
pds,



They would all have to switch airframes. Guess who would pay for that?



Of course, we'd see a bunch more pictures of 350lb hunters sitting on a peak with a dead Mt Goat laying at their feet.
31 October 2004, 15:20
Mickey1
You mean like in Russia and New Zealand?
31 October 2004, 16:32
WashougalChris

I thought in Alaska you were not allowed to hunt the same day you fly? If so, then I would think helicopters wouldn't give you much more of an advantage.

Thanks,
Washougal Chris
31 October 2004, 16:41
Allen Glore
Quote:

I thought in Alaska you were not allowed to hunt the same day you fly? If so, then I would think helicopters wouldn't give you much more of an advantage.




Not when the hunter could be dropped off at the top of the ridge with his gear instead of having to make a base camp and then hiking up that same ridge the next day.Smiler
01 November 2004, 13:23
Ray, Alaska
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Not when the hunter could be dropped off at the top of the ridge with his gear instead of having to make a base camp and then hiking up that same ridge the next day.Smiler





That's true. Also, I would hate to be in a remote area (close to game), and have someone in a helicopter pass me to get closer to game. It's a pretty bad idea, since each pilot would try to get his client closer to the same game




01 November 2004, 16:03
ovis
Trigger,

Hell, getting buzzed on a regular basis w/fixed wingers is bad enough in some areas.............we really don't need the helicopters, too.

Joe