August Moose hunt in AK

[Dirtydog]

My dad is booked to hunt Moose in Alaska this August 19-30. Obviously the rut activity will be non-existent so for the guys/gals that have hunted these dates what is the strategy? I know in my home state of Utah hunting moose in August would be extremely difficult due to the heat. Can we expect the same situation? Any input is appreciated.

 

[MaraviaDave]

What kind of terrain? Rivers, swamps or lake areas? Or, hunting from ridge tops in mountainous areas?

 

[AKDoc]

For an early season hunt it's primarily been lots of glassing..then spot and stalk. Might unexpectedly jump one that was laying down you didn't see. Early season is different than a month later in the season...at least in my experience. If you notice that bulls have started to scrape velvet, then maybe you can do a bit of conservative scraping.

Many times early season I've seen bulls paired-up together...until they start scraping velvet, get pissed at each other, and go solo before rut.

Edit: If it's a GMU with antler restrictions, then I'd definitely bring a good spotting scope...that will save you a lot of unnecessary humps for a closer look at an illegal bull (and stinking up the area in the process).

 

[Dirtydog]

More of a mountainous area is what he was told. I'm guessing it will be a ton of glassing until one is spotted.

 

[medvedyt]

like caribou, hunting moose in august will give you a lot of very good meat with still lovely fat but will involve a lot of work as the moose to avoid bugs will not be in lower terrain: that doesnt mean you cannot be lucky ...