Spencer Pape Owner/Operator/Guide

United States

Response rate: 100%

Response time: within a day

Our company was established in 2013 and operates in 1 territory.

All of us are passionate about hunting and the outdoors, that's what gets us up earlier than normal. I'm no different and want to share the Alaska experience with you. With that, I say thank you! Without you, I wouldn't get to experience all that Alaska has to offer.

About this hunt

Alaska’s River Wild Adventures is located some 160 miles West Northwest of Anchorage. Laying on the West side of the Alaska Mountain Range. The main hunting area consists of 160 square miles of private property and is totally encompassed by state land (public). ARWA’s leases this parcel exclusively. Making ARWA’s the only outfitter in this area. One of the best parts, ARWA is able to hunt off of the private lands and into the surrounding state land; which in turn, opens up an even wider area of prime hunting real estate. The best part of it all, hands down, is that the hunts are conducted out of comfortable cabins with vintage military trucks and ATV's underneath us for transportation. Rarely does one have to “spike out” on a hunt. Meaning… client does not have to carry his/her house on their back for a week. Which in turn, saves on carrying some 30 plus pounds of gear a day. Not to mention, the wear and tear on the mind and body. Bear hunts are conducted over established bear bait stations as well as glassing vast areas and conducting a spot & stalk.

Guided

(Easy trip)

Stalking

Baiting

Bow Hunting

Rifle Hunting

Calling

Muzzleloader

Meat Hunt

Hunting season:

May 10, 2027 - Sep 20, 2027

OTC Tag available

Where you will hunt

Territory

Alaska’s River Wild Adventures is located some 160 miles West Northwest of Anchorage. Laying on the West side of the Alaska Mountain Range. The main hunting area consists of 160 square miles of private property and is totally encompassed by state land (public). ARWA’s leases this parcel exclusively. Making ARWA’s the only outfitter in this area. One of the best parts, ARWA is able to hunt off of the private lands and into the surrounding state land; which in turn, opens up an even wider area of prime hunting real estate. The best part of it all, hands down, is that the hunts are conducted out of comfortable cabins with vintage military trucks underneath us for transportation. Rarely does one have to “spike out” on a hunt. Meaning… client does not have to carry his/her house on their back for a week. Which in turn, saves on carrying some 30 plus pounds of gear a day. Not to mention, the wear and tear on the mind and body.

Fence type:	Not fenced
Territory size:	160 Square miles
Languages spoken by staff:	English
Operating since:	2013 year

Where you will stay

No accommodation provided

Recommendations:

Camp is nestled deep into the mountains of the Alaska Mountain Range and consists of 1 cook house, 1 small cabin (3 bunks), 2 framed in wall tents (2 bunks each), 1 shower house and 2 outhouses. All structures are equipped with wood burning stoves. Transportation and access to this camp is via two 1940’s Dodge power wagons (world war II vintage) or ATV's.

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

Depending on the commercial airlines, a Client will fly to Anchorage 2 days prior to hunt start date. Overnight in ANC at a hotel of choice. Morning prior to hunt start date, client will fly to Farewell airstrip via wheel plane out of Anchorage. Upon landing the client will be picked up in the vintage power wagons and transported to the prospective camp. At camp, client will be issued any and all hunting licenses and tags for the game that he/she wants to pursue, along with the pertinent paperwork in order to conduct a guided hunt. Sight in firearms. And then get settled into camp life. Hunt the allotted amount of days. Thus after the last hunting date, client will fly back to ANC. Client should book flight home either late that evening or the next day. While weather conditions don't typically delay flights, it can happen. Trip insurance is recommended.

Transfer from airport:	No
Transfer from railway:	No

Other information

Gun rental:	No
Vaccination required:	No

Terms

Price includes

Transport on territory
Guiding by PH
Field trophy preparation
Trophy measurement
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Beverages/soft drinks
Accommodations

Price does NOT include

Transfer from/to airport
Hunting license
Ammunition
Insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Charter flight

Cancellation

To reserve a slot for a hunt, a $5,000 non - refundable deposit is required. Come January 1 of the hunt year the balance must be brought to 50% of the total hunt price. Sixty days prior to the hunt start date, the balance must be paid in full.
Cancellation:
Up to 6 months prior to the hunt - full refund minus 50% deposit
Up to 3 months prior to the hunt - full Refund minus 50% of total price
Less than 3 months prior to the hunt - no refund.

Wounding

Any wounded game will be considered a taken animal and all efforts will be made to recover the animal.

Payment

Deposit

$5,000

Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking

Payment options provided by outfitter:

Bank transfer

Check

Online deposit payment via BYH is available.

Final payment

Paid 60 days before hunt

Payment options provided by outfitter:

Bank transfer

Check

Payment notes

A $5,000 deposit will reserve your hunt. Come January 1 of the hunt year, 50% of the hunt cost is due. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the hunt.

TAGs & licenses

Big Game

Big game hunting in Alaska includes many sought after species such as Moose, Caribou, Dall sheep, and many others.

Most hunts are general season, i.e. available with “over-the-counter” tags/permits, while certain high-demand hunts are allocated by lottery drawing. The application period for drawing permits is typically in November – December, with results announced in late winter. Both residents and non-residents can apply for most draws.

Non-resident hunters, in addition to purchasing Alaska annual hunting license, must buy an appropriate locking-tag for each big game animal hunted (e.g. moose tag, caribou tag) which needs to be affixed to the animal immediately after harvest and remain until the meat is processed.

Residents of Alaska do not need to buy tags for most species (except a locking-tag for brown bear or muskox in certain hunts).

Besides drawing options, some hunts are registration permits (first-come, first-served, often available in-season) or harvest tickets (free, but required for general hunts of species like moose, caribou, deer) which need to be carried in the field and returned to Fish and Game with harvest report.

Small Game

Small game in Alaska – including upland game birds (ptarmigan, grouse), waterfowl (ducks, geese), and small mammals like snowshoe hare – is generally available over the counter with no special draw. A standard hunting license allows residents and non-residents to hunt small game. However, migratory bird hunting does require acquiring Federal and State Duck Stamps. Additionally, Alaska requires proof of participation in the Harvest Information Program (HIP) for migratory bird hunters (a free HIP registration).

Upland game bird and small game hunting do not require tags or stamps, but bag limits and season dates vary by area.

Documents that you need for hunting in Alaska:

Alaska Hunting License – Available in Resident, Non-Resident, and Non-Resident Alien versions (e.g. an annual non-resident hunting license)
Permits/Harvest Tickets – a drawing permit (if you won a lottery), a registration permit, or a harvest ticket per huntable species
Non-resident hunters will need big game tags (Locking-Tags) for each big game species hunted
Residents need a locking-tag only for certain species (brown/grizzly bear and muskox in some hunts)
Hunter Education Certificate
Bowhunter/Crossbow/Muzzleloader Education proof (if needed)
State & Federal Duck Stamps + HIP registration confirmation

Minimum Hunter Age

Alaska does not specify a minimum age for hunting, but there are strict supervision and education rules for young hunters. Hunters under 10 years old cannot hunt big game and must be under direct immediate supervision of a licensed adult if they accompany a hunt.

10+ years old - a successfully completed Hunter Education course is required.

Links to Read More Information

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/ (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)

US$ 22,500

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This price includes:

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