Introduction to Alaska Cheap Hunting Trips
If you’re looking to go on a cheap hunting trip in Alaska, look no further than the state’s national parks and refuges.
Here are great places to go on your next vacation:
Turnagain River
The Turnagain River is a tributary of the Kuskokwim River. It’s located in the Central Alaska Range, which is one of Alaska’s best-kept secrets when it comes to hunting.
The area offers great hunting opportunities for moose, caribou, and sheep, as well as other game species like bears or grouse.
The Turnagain has plenty of lakes where you can hunt for ducks and geese during springtime. You can also try your hand at fishing for salmon if you’re into that sort of thing.
The Turnagain River is best known for its trophy-class rainbow trout, but there are also plenty of other fish species in the area. The most popular ones include grayling and northern pike.
Koyukuk River North Slope
The Koyukuk River North Slope is a popular destination for hunting moose. Moose are plentiful in this area, and it’s accessible by air, boat, or road.
There are no roads in this region, so you need to take precautions if you want to travel here on foot or by vehicle.
The river itself can be accessed by plane from either Anchorage or Nome and then taken by boat from there on your way north towards the town of Kotzebue (about 40 miles).
If you are planning to hunt moose in this area, it’s a good idea to contact the local hunting guides for information about which areas to stay away from.
This is especially important if you’re traveling by air because there are many restricted areas in the North Slope that can be quite dangerous if you accidentally fly into them without permission.
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge is located in the northwestern part of Alaska. It is located near the town of Tetlin, Alaska, and contains over 7,000 acres of wildlife habitat.
The refuge has a diverse set of habitats that support many different types of wildlife, including moose, caribou (reindeer), wolves, and many more.
You can find lots of birds like loons or loons themselves if you look hard enough! There are also plenty of smaller animals, such as foxes which make up around half their diet sometimes, so if you see one walking around your campsite, be sure not to scare them away.
Prince of Wales Island
Prince of Wales Island is the second largest island in the Alexander Archipelago, with an area of 1,080 square miles and a population of roughly 5,000 people.
It’s also one of Alaska’s most popular destinations for hunting and fishing, which means that it has plenty to offer hunters looking for cheap hunting trips.
Prince of Wales Island is home to two large brown bears, and the world’s largest brown bear lives here.
The first bear was killed by a hunter in 1952; his skull was donated by this same hunter to an institution, where it remained on display until he died in 1975.
The second bear was shot by another hunter near Healy about ten years later; its head was donated as well but ended up being kept at another facility due to vandalism concerns due to its size (it weighs over 200 pounds).
The island is also home to moose and mountain goats, as well as some smaller animals such as beavers and lynx.
There are plenty of opportunities for hunters to go after these creatures, especially during the early spring when they’re more likely to be out in the open.
Lyman Lake State Park
Lyman Lake State Park is located in the Alaskan interior, about 20 miles from the town of Tok.
It’s a great place for fishing and hiking, but you can also spend your time there just enjoying being outside.
Lyman Lake State Park has over 40 miles of trails that range from easy to strenuous, depending on what kind of hike you want to do.
You will also find camping areas as well as cabins available for rent at this park if you need somewhere extra comfortable while exploring Lyman Lake State Park.
You can also spend your time at Lyman Lake enjoying the views from the lake itself. There are plenty of places to fish, boat, and swim in this park as well.
You will also find some picnic tables and fire pits available for use if you want to make yourself a little lunch while exploring Lyman Lake State Park.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (McCarthy)
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (McCarthy) is located in Alaska, and it’s a great place to go if you’re looking for cheap hunting trips.
The town of McCarthy is the only community within this national park, so if you want something more than a quick stopover, it might be worth looking elsewhere.
However, if this is your only option and you are okay with hiking out there yourself or driving through rough terrain on dirt roads that can sometimes get washed out by rainstorms which are common because of its location near the Kennicott River.
The park is home to mountain goats, moose, wolves, and black bears. You can also go fishing in the Kennicott River if you want to catch your own dinner.
There are no facilities at this national park other than a campground with one restroom, but it’s still worth exploring if you’re looking for a cheaper hunting trip.
Alaska Peninsula Area 5 (Igushik)
Igushik Lake is the most popular lake in Alaska, and it’s easy to see why. This lake offers some of the best fishing in the state, as well as great hiking opportunities.
There are several campsites along its shores, including Igushik River Trailhead, Igushik River Campground, and Igushik Lake Campground.
The area also has many boat launching areas, so you can get out on your own boat or hire one at one of these locations.
Igushik Lake is located in western Alaska, near the border of Canada. It lies within the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
The lake itself is small but very deep and offers many different species of fish, including northern pike, rainbow trout, grayling, and whitefish.
Tanana River near Ruby
Located on the Tanana River near its confluence with the Yukon River, Ruby is a small community in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States.
The population was 796 at the 2000 census, but it has decreased to 699 as of 2008. It lies at an elevation of 1,337 feet (395 m).
Ruby was named after Ruby Creek by George A. Talbot, who worked for Charles Halkett’s expedition in 1881-82.[1]
The community of Ruby is located on the Tanana River, near its confluence with the Yukon River. It is about 30 miles (48 km) north of Delta Junction.
Ruby is the only place in Alaska where two rivers meet. It is also a popular starting point for river trips on the Tanana, which flows north into the Yukon River at Dawson City, Yukon Territory.
Ruby is one of only two towns that lie on both sides of the Alaska-Canada border (the other being Atlin, British Columbia).
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Area 1002 Coastal Plain
The 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a remote and rugged tract of land.
There are no roads or permanent structures in this area, so it’s important to plan your hunting trip wisely if you want to avoid getting lost.
The 1002 area is home to some of Alaska’s most prolific game wildlife species, including caribou (hoofed mammals), moose (antlered mammals), black bear (most common in Alaska), and grizzly bear (largest land mammal on earth).
This region also has one of the best populations of polar bears outside of their native range, and they’re not shy about attacking humans.
The 1002 area is best accessed via helicopter or small plane. You can also hike into the region, but you’ll need to be prepared for rough conditions and long distances between points of interest.
Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Area 30 (Kukaklek Lake)
Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Area 30 is the largest of the five areas that make up this refuge.
It covers about 22,000 square miles, including all or part of six state-owned islands: Kivalina and Shaktoolik in Alaska; Shemya and Makushin on Adak Island in Alaska; Shemya Island at Cold Bay; Eklutna near Anchorage and Chignik River near Atka Village on St Lawrence Island along with that portion of the mainland north of Kotzebue Sound and westward to Port Clarence where it meets with Canada’s Northwest Coast Reservation and the Bering Sea.
Conclusion
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game offers a variety of hunting opportunities in the state.
They have managed to make hunting affordable for everyone, so there is no reason why you can’t have some fun and get out on the water with your family or friends.
