Archery Alaskan Caribou

Follow along with my dad and I on our DIY archery caribou hunt here in Alaska. You won’t want to miss this one!

[@heathhenry6083]

I am truly jealous of your hunting adventures with your father. Thank you for sharing!

[@BackcountryAlaska]

We do get to do some pretty amazing stuff

[@alwaysscouting]

from the tent and the laughter right after. thats the brightest ground blind ive ever seen congrats what a dandy.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Sure was!

[@Reillysluck458]

Probably the most enjoyable caribou hunting video I’ve seen so far. Just hunting, like it actually is (except maybe the tent blind😂). Well done and a lifetime of memories.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@Reillysluck458 that’s really what I’m striving for with my channel. Just showing it how it really is. You’ll enjoy our other hunts as well be sure to check them out!

[@jeffbitton1836]

You guys are truly living the dream! Congrats on the caribou!

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Thanks!!

[@oregonminer1]

What a beautiful place to hunt. I could stand to be there for a few days. My first caribou was in 1963 in the Brooks Range. I'm 77 now and just can't walk like I used to. I do believe I'll hunt for that river, I could still get one there !

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@oregonminer1 it’s doesn’t really get better than that when you’re in the woods.

[@garyhogan7881]

Wow! What's cool about this is that when your dad is gone you'll have not only the memory but the video.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

That’s the truth!

[@yoteduster9534]

You won’t regret a damn thing when you look back at the time spent with your old man in back country.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Nope I sure wont.

[@andreboudreau6474]

That last mass crossing of caribou is probably exactly our prehistoric ancestors saw and experienced nature. Plentiful and mostly undisturbed. You have a great privilege to be able to fly into mostly untouched places. Thx for sharing.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Thanks for the kind words

[@Steve-rr3gc]

I watched the video again and just amazed at the end where they’re all swimming across the river. Huge bull after huge bull.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Pretty crazy to watch! We could have sat there all day watching bull after bull

[@georgemurphy9910]

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. Really enjoyed all your contact.🎉🎉

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it

[@allanclose4181]

"Look out boys your surrounded'' ! Wow what an experience !

[@BackcountryAlaska]

It was awesome!

[@russhayes4882]

Haven't seen that many animals in a long time ! Great video

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Thanks!! We hit the migration just right

[@ChristopherBeason-s5t]

Awesome footage of the caribou crossing!! I want to be there really bad. I've been watching any Alaska caribou videos I can find to learn what I need to come up there. Can I email or call you guys to get info about where and when to go? I'm a independent , simple man that knows the outdoors of Montana and can't wait to get to Alaska soon. Thanks for sharing video.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

My suggestion is to call and talk to as many outfitters as possible and go with your gut on who feels right. Lots of ways to research out there.

[@blaahster]

Looks like the k river, beautiful country!

[@georgemurphy9910]

Yeah, that was priceless. Where do you say you buy those tents👍👍👍

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Well that’s a north face VE-25 can be bought online. But they sell them as a tent not a blind by the way 😂😂😂

[@jeffkonst25]

Sorry if someone has asked. First Video watching. Hey, has your Dad ever gone hunting with The Billy Molls!? Kinda looks familiar🤔 if not he’s got a twin lol. Enjoyed the video!

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Nope never. I think the only times he’s ever hunted with a guide was in Africa. Bill Molls is a cool guy though!

[@ronenmaman7433]

Awesome video!! What area are you hunting?

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@ronenmaman7433 this is in the brooks range. Porcupine herd

[@ericalosee2037]

Fricken bad ass Tom Tom!!!

[@BackcountryAlaska]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 was a good time!

[@bryanb8910]

Fantastic! Dad adventures, treasure it. When are you going to be selling apparel with that great logo?

[@BackcountryAlaska]

I got some hats on the way so it’s in the works!

[@bryanb8910]

Dibs on the first run

[@rebeccalees5808]

Alaska is the most beautiful place on earth 😊

[@BackcountryAlaska]

It sure is!

[@Steve-rr3gc]

I’m jealous of the fact you are hunting with your dad. I was never able to do that. But made sure I did it with my sons as much as possible. I’m from Pennsylvania and have been to AK last 3 summers for salmon and coming again this year with my sons. Want to do a caribou trip next year. Which herd/location would you recommend? We are huge archery hunters so please take that into consideration.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

I’m extremely lucky, If your a big archery family head up the haul road and hunt the archery only corridor. Can be really good hunting and it’s affordable to just drive up the road. Good luck!

[@Steve-rr3gc]

@@BackcountryAlaska thank you. For the reply. Generally when is good time to hit the migration(I know it varies-kinda like salmon running)?

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@Steve-rr3gc it defiantly varies. But most of the time if you make your way all the way north to the north slope anytime August-October you can find caribou.

[@Steve-rr3gc]

@@BackcountryAlaska Thank you! I may hit you up on instagram to pick you brain at a later date. Thank you for your time

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@Steve-rr3gc no problem. Or you can shoot me an email, it can be found on my KZbin home page

[@billmercer3352]

Stunning!

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Thanks!!

[@chriscarroll6355]

40 mile? I've had this happen up a river....

[@BackcountryAlaska]

This is up a river as well. But up a different river I think.. haha

[@MattAK]

Shooting that bull from inside the tent was awesome lol

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Likely to never ever happen again, especially with a bow! Haha

[@donaldhofman5257]

All i can say is WOW!!!

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@51spook70]

I don`t like that shots are not checked if there was an injurious hit.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

All of our shots are always checked

[@markgray6982]

Them Super-Cub hunters sure got Good Luck in picking spots that have game around. Is it the Lucky Charms ?????. Super-Cub hunters have alot of one day Hunting Adventures,,,,,,,,they got the Luck !!!!!

[@BackcountryAlaska]

It’s more so the 40 years of experience, but we’d rather be lucky than good that’s for sure!

[@RJ-zf7fw]

Yeah. The cubs always the good luck charm lol. Takes you right to game every time

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@RJ-zf7fw there’s a lot of research and time flying and obviously years and year of skill development to learn to fly backcountry like this. My old man is one of the best. We flew 5 or so hours looking for the caribou before we actually found this spot

[@lorenjackson8961]

Yeah...gonna be at least 2 flights to get everything out. LOL

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Just one actually. You learn to pack different in a super cub.

[@royallenblessing7998]

Wow❤

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aromero30]

How does one set up a hunt like this?

[@BackcountryAlaska]

Well a fly in caribou hunt in Alaska is what I would google. We are DIY and that’s how we have always been.

[@aromero30]

@@BackcountryAlaska thanks for the reply. Myself and two friends are looking to set something up in the next few years. Any transport companies you would recommend?

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@aromero30 I would look into any outfits out of coldfoot. Brooks range caribou can be very good.

[@yoteduster9534]

@@aromero30deadhorse outfitters they operate out of coldfoot or prudhoe bay/deadhorse they’ll airboat you in. 2,800 a person and they only transport they aren’t guided. A few outfits out of kotzibou. You have to decide what you’re looking for fly in float a river hun. Fly in set up like this video. Or boat in. It can all be done in Alaska. I’m going next year going to do the haul road 5 mile death March and smoke a bou I’m taking a bow just incase I get a dumb one before the 5 mile hike into rifle area.

[@aromero30]

@@yoteduster9534 we just booked with blown away airboat!

[@allanclose4181]

Sure wish you videos were ''CC,'' as I am deaf.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

KZbin does all that automatically! You just have to make sure to turn it on.

[@akmusher]

@@BackcountryAlaska KZbin only does that for some videos. Yours doesn't have it, you'd have to add it yourself.

[@BackcountryAlaska]

@@akmusher ah good call! I didnt realize that thanks

[@kennacameron880]

🎶 *promosm*