Self-guided Moose & Caribou Hunting in Alaska: Episode 5 - Moose Season Opens

As day five in the magnificent Alaskan wilderness begins the snow has covered the nearby mountains. However, the sun is shining and moose hunting season has officially opened.
Welcome to Self-Guided Hunting in Alaska on Team Wild TV.
The previous day saw Mark McGuiness head back to civilisation. Ian, Steve and cameraman James now have the entire valley to themselves. They did spot three bulls yesterday, so they know that there are moose nearby. However, moose hunting season hadn’t begun and there wasn’t a shootable animal amongst them. Today is a brand new day and with the weather on their side, Ian and Steve head out for another busy day in the wilds of Alaska.
Before they begin, Ian and Steve go over the equipment that they will be taking. Only the essential items have been carefully packed in the packs. Each piece of gear has been carefully considered before they continue their trip up the valley.
Ian and Steve are hunting new ground today. Not only is it a beautiful walk, the route also allows them to take advantage of the relatively flat terrain before heading up the plateau. They hope to find an elevated vantage point that will give them a comprehensive view. Continuing to scour the ground ahead, Ian and Steve feel confident that this incredible location will produce the results that they are looking for.
As usual, patience is the essential ingredient when scanning the tundra. Something will eventually show itself. Having reached the edge of their packing radius, Ian and Steve circle their way back to camp. They take a slightly different route that offers an alternative view of the valley. It’s entirely possible that animals have crossed the valley during the day; Ian and Steve want to make sure all bases have been covered.
Now back at camp, they decided to investigate an abandoned hunting camp further up the airstrip. They gather a few pieces of firewood that will go towards the campfire later in the evening.
As the sun goes down Ian has another opportunity at ptarmigan hunting. He readies the Air Arms S510 TDR and begins scouring the area. Steve is on back up in case a grizzly appears, when in the remote wilderness of Alaska you have to be prepared for anything. Unfortunately, Ian is unsuccessful in harvesting any of these birds.
With daylight fading, Ian cooks dinner and Steve builds a farewell campfire. The team enjoy their final night in caribou country.
Self-Guided Hunting in Alaska is proudly sponsored by
Realtree Global - www.realtree.com/global-hunting
Deerhunter Clothing - www.deerhunter.eu/en
Hawke Optics - www.uk.hawkeoptics.com
Sauer - www.sauer.de/en
Ian is using:
Sauer 404 Synchro XTC in 300. WIN - www.sauer.de/en/products/bolt...
The Air Arms S510 TDR - www.air-arms.co.uk/showroom_p...
Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 AMX Scope - uk.hawkeoptics.com/endurance-...
Hawke Endurance Binoculars with Extra-low Dispersion glass - uk.hawkeoptics.com/endurance-...
Hawke Endurance ED Spotting Scope - uk.hawkeoptics.com/endurance-...
Deerhunter Cumberland Outfit - www.deerhunter.eu/en/collecti...
Explore Team Wild:
www.teamwild.tv/
Like Team Wild on Facebook:
/ teamwildtv
Follow Team Wild on Twitter:
/ teamwildhunting
Follow Team Wild on Instagram:
teamwild?h...
Keep up to date with Ian Harford:
/ tweedandcamo

[@wolverinekut]

Great job 👍💯 thank you Sir

[@klintzman]

Where is the whisky? You can’t go to Alaska without the water of life 😉. Nice sceneries 🙂👍

[@danhill6333]

And now the painful one week wait begins until episode six. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@smokedbrisket3033]

@Wildy - love the t-shirt at 12 minutes. been telling my kids that for years!

[@jaadmaan8156]

Loving this series Ian!

[@SPASKOVB]

Epic....as always...

[@muryanto8480]

jozz om ian👉👍

[@jamesstanford-beale6334]

Ian what make and model is your chest rig for the Binos?

[@TeamWildTV]

James Stanford-Beale it’s by Marsupial. Here’s a link: www.marsupialgear.com/products/binocular-pack?variant=32343823244