Panhandler80
WKR
So, a deposit check has been sent to, and cashed by, a pilot for a DIY fly-in Alaska hunt for 2021. Our contract was to head into the field from a village a pretty good ways from Fairbanks. Wrights Air flew into village, and while this complicated things a little bit and added cost, the upside of dealing with less pressure was extremely appealing.
Well, it now sounds like the pilot plans to operate out of Fairbanks beginning next year. The prospect of saving money and headache by removing that intermediate leg of the trip is certainly nice, but I'm worried about a few things: Why is he moving? What will pressure out of Fairbanks be like? As a "new guy" operating out of rhere, will we be dropped on other hunters, or just be relegated to hunting leftover spots within range of Fairbanks?
I have not yet spoken with the pilot, but I plan to. One wouldn't think that he'd make a move for no good reason. I'm just curious what that reason is. Beginning about a month ago I have periodically checked in to see how his customers fared on moose. It was just this morning that I finally received a response. I find it a little disconcerting that as a deposit customer (not a tire kicker) I had to run him down only to learn that he'll no longer be flying into the area we had discussed. Mind you, if this is for the better (simplicity, more moose, are the only two that come to mind), I'm all for it. However, it still leaves one scratching his head a little bit.
Thoughts?
Specifically, can good moose hunting for NR be had out of Fairbanks. He has a few planes, and the one with the greatest range is usually on floats, but it has wheels as well.
PH80
Well, it now sounds like the pilot plans to operate out of Fairbanks beginning next year. The prospect of saving money and headache by removing that intermediate leg of the trip is certainly nice, but I'm worried about a few things: Why is he moving? What will pressure out of Fairbanks be like? As a "new guy" operating out of rhere, will we be dropped on other hunters, or just be relegated to hunting leftover spots within range of Fairbanks?
I have not yet spoken with the pilot, but I plan to. One wouldn't think that he'd make a move for no good reason. I'm just curious what that reason is. Beginning about a month ago I have periodically checked in to see how his customers fared on moose. It was just this morning that I finally received a response. I find it a little disconcerting that as a deposit customer (not a tire kicker) I had to run him down only to learn that he'll no longer be flying into the area we had discussed. Mind you, if this is for the better (simplicity, more moose, are the only two that come to mind), I'm all for it. However, it still leaves one scratching his head a little bit.
Thoughts?
Specifically, can good moose hunting for NR be had out of Fairbanks. He has a few planes, and the one with the greatest range is usually on floats, but it has wheels as well.
PH80
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