Self-guided Moose & Caribou Hunting in Alaska: Episode 9 - Epic Alaskan Moose Hunt

Despite narrowly missing out on a monster bull moose the previous day, Ian Harford and Steve Wild are up early once again eager to head back into the incredible Alaskan wilderness for yet another epic hunting adventure.
Welcome to Self-Guided Hunting in Alaska on Team Wild TV.
A new day brings with it new challenges, It would be easy to get disheartened after the disappointment of yesterday, but Ian and Steve are both experienced hunters and have learned that failure must first come before success.
With their time in Alaska coming to an end, this is certainly Ian and Steve’s last chance at harvesting a bull moose. They must work like a well-oiled machine to be successful in such challenging conditions. Lucky the weather is on their side as bright sunshine fills the sky and a slight breeze covers the surrounding area, this is the ideal weather for hunting.
Their first task of the day is to scan the terrain through their binoculars and spotting scopes, searching deep into the vegetation for signs of a bull. With such a vast expanse to hide in, Ian and Steve decide their best bet is move position and work around the dense cover. Once again it’s Steve that spots signs of a moose in an alder patch. They discover a spectacular bull with three unusually long brow times on his right side. Steve continues to watch the bull intently through his binoculars as he feeds his way across the ridge.
Ian and Steve decide on the optimum of action. They head of separately with one watching the bull at a distance while the other moves trying to gain a position downwind. Strong communication is key here, Ian and Steve using hand signals to relay positional information.
After tackling some truly challenging terrain, Ian’s hard work is rewarded with an elevated position with panoramic views downwind of the bull. He must now pick his way down the ridge carefully and deliberately, scanning every nook and crevasse. It’s surprising how little cover can completely conceal a giant bull moose.
Ian spots the bull lying in the edge of a willow thicket with his head resting in the meadow. Although excited and nervous, Ian must remain calm and consider the options, identifying the most advantageous approach.
Ian decides on a kneeling position and sets up his rifle on his trusty Vanguard B62 shooting sticks. He lets out a few moose calls, which draws the bulls attention. The bull reacts to Ian’s calls and offers a perfect shot, he carefully squeezes the trigger and the bull moose is ethically dispatched.
It has been another incredible day in the Alaskan wilderness; as soon as Steve arrives he begins butchering the bull whilst Ian clears a trail through the alders and down to the river. With daylight fading they load the first pack of meat and begin the long journey back to camp.
On the next episode of Self-Guided Hunting in Alaska, the hard work really begins as Ian and Steve begin the challenging task of packing out the massive bull moose and carrying the meat closer to camp.
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[@TheFarmLifeForUs]

I see how much he just drops his rifle, that must be a seriously stable set up. Love the videos!

[@danhill6333]

Great start to Thursday with Ian, Steve, and Team Wild TV. Congratulations on a successful hunt.

[@TeamWildTV]

Dan Hill thanks Dan! Glad you enjoyed it 😃👍

[@AgainstTheWindOutdoors]

What a beautiful Bull! Congrats on a great hunt. Definitely on the bucket list to go do a Caribou and Moose hunt, you guys did a fantastic job on the series.

[@jasonmathews6545]

What an amazing hunt. Very well done. You work so well as a team. Thank you for bringing us along on this amazing journey.

[@TeamWildTV]

Jason Mathews you’re very welcome Jason! Thanks for joining us on the ride! 😃👍

[@greywhite]

So jealous of this series, you guys had perfect weather compared to our very wet summer in the fairbanks borough last year.

[@SlimSeamus1]

There's something about this latest series, I love it, it feels like I'm there...

[@tchadwic82]

Magnificent. Great video Ian and Steve

[@shanemvg]

Awesome! That looks like a blast!

[@brandonfontana5055]

Love it!

[@micks802]

Bloody brilliant! This was so exciting, I was almost with you.

[@TeamWildTV]

Mick Sargeant, thank you :)

[@okiemmysliwego1435]

Great video👍

[@stypo6862]

Great video, showing the teamwork and dedication involved is top notch!

[@sebastianbaake3704]

Great Video, Waidmannsheil from Germany 🌳👍

[@yveskc1]

Awesome!

[@cordingrobin7162]

I’m sorry but if anyone dislikes this video just don’t watch the video this is amazing so if you have nothing positive to say don’t say anything at all

[@hectorlawson9283]

Beautiful shot!

[@TeamWildTV]

Hector Lawson thank you! 😊👍

[@smokedbrisket3033]

love the tortilla ham sandwiches. that's a staple for me when I'm roughing it, too. hot dogs also do pretty nicely rolled up in tortillas, plus a slice or two of cheese.

[@TeamWildTV]

Brian Bagent yes sir! We have very similar tastes 😃👍

[@smokedbrisket3033]

@@TeamWildTV - btw, any legal bull is a trophy in my book. in 30 years, you guys are going to laugh yourselves silly about sucking wind so hard coming back up that ridge, having to stop for a blow. that's the real trophy. i could see you were hurting, and loving every second of it. So what do you guys think for a moose hunt in the thick country along the Yukon river - 9.3x62 or 45-70 loaded up with 525 gr?

[@6849231]

Great video. Wondering what tents you guys used? They seem roomy and seem like they would handle weather well?

[@billbrowning50]

I’m very curious, after you said 10 trips, aren’t you worried a grizzly or other carnivores will eat your moose?

[@TeamWildTV]

Bill browning yes, it’s always a danger. Once the meat is bagged up, it’s likely the bear would feed first on the carcass and entrails, but we try to extract the meat as quickly as possible

[@1unseen12]

Approaching an animal you've taken from a distance without your rifle at the ready is something no hunter should do

[@ericcarswell1]

Hi Guys, as always great series, In brief how can you hunt un guided ? Is this on public land or via an outfitter?

[@TeamWildTV]

E C We’re going to create an episode on how to plan and outfit your own wilderness hunt, which will follow this series. Stay tuned! 😃👍

[@astondriver]

In NZ we use garmin rhino radios with built in GPS. One person stays behind and talks the stalker into the animal. Then when the shot made use the GPS feature to find the hunter

[@TeamWildTV]

astondriver that sounds like a great set up 👍 unfortunately you can’t use radio or other wireless communication devices to locate game and guide hunters into position in Alaska. You’ve got to rely on old fashioned hand signals!

[@southstalk]

Come to New Zealand for a hunt. You'll love the alpine Thar hunting here.

[@TeamWildTV]

southstalk we’d love to! Any advice on where to go?

[@southstalk]

Anywhere in the southern alps :) I have only just got into Thar hunting. The locations are various, some you fly in, many a decent 4WD will get you there, glassing from the valley floors in the morning, then climb, wait and hope the bulls come back down to feed before dusk. You can pay for guided hunts but to be honest you dont have to go to that extent, no permits or tags are required, no seasons to hunt, no limits. The biggest factor is fitness, I'm working on that to ease the pain, climbs can be small or 1000m+ If you really want to come, I'm sure me or mates (with far more knowledge than me) will be more than willing to help. Everyone I hunt with is more than keen to help other hunters get out there and achieve some goals. I'll send some contact details if you like.

[@southstalk]

@@TeamWildTV Trying to contact the "team wild link" keeps sending........

[@mobgma]

unreal

[@ChrisAycock]

👍🏻 Great hunt ! My son and I have a moose hunt booked with Cole this year also. May be in the same camp ?? Hope we have the same success 😊

[@TeamWildTV]

Chris Aycock good luck Chris! Cole will take good care of you, I’m sure 😃👍

[@niklasalmaas6369]

Chris Aycock how did it work out?

[@Mooseracks]

Nice shot and nice rifle... Blaser..?

[@sashadistan3687]

after sitting in the open overnight with flies and predators, how much of that meat is actually going to be viable for consumption?

[@TeamWildTV]

Sasha Distan all of the meat was retrieved and put back into the food chain. Check out next weeks episode to see how 👍

[@bavariasuhl]

what do you guys do with the meat? give it away?

[@TeamWildTV]

bavariasuhl the meat was donated to a family in need. Venison is a vital source of protein in Alaska

[@southstalk]

Shot!

[@TeamWildTV]

southstalk thank you! 😊👍

[@samuelali3346]

What about the bears don't they smell the blood..one hell off a moose good shoot two good to see an animal go down fast 🐃🐃🐃👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TeamWildTV]

Samuel Ali yes, the bears would undoubtedly be able the smell the blood, but hopefully our scent will keep the away for long enough for us to retrieve the meat. Check out next weeks film to see what happens next! 😃👍

[@ertreeservice9558]

Great videos can’t stand English accent