Tok Air Service

[Wingert]

AK20062611
Location: Tok
Type: Obstruct Runway, Hinder Lawful Hunting

Dispatch Text:
On 9/6/20 at approximately 1239 hours Tok AST received a call concerning a disturbance that occurred at a remote airstrip outside of Tok. Investigation revealed Zachary Knaebel, age 43 of Tok, had intentionally obstructed a runway, preventing other aircraft from landing or taking off. Further investigation revealed Knaebel had obstructed or hindered the lawful hunting activities of two individuals who were not his clients. On 9/21/20, AST contacted Knaebel and issued two misdemeanor citations for Obstructing Airport or Runway (AS02.20.050) and Guide/Transporter Hinder Lawful Hunting (AS08.54.720).

 

[HuntHarder]

Lol, ole Zach getting himself in trouble.

 

[wildwilderness]

Well, I guess you can say he is trying to help out his paying clients, so book with confidence

 

[Ucsdryder]

‎Backcountry Hunting Podcast: Drop-Camp Ethics & Pilot Protocol with Zack Knaebel of Tok Air Service on Apple Podcasts

‎Show Backcountry Hunting Podcast, Ep Drop-Camp Ethics & Pilot Protocol with Zack Knaebel of Tok Air Service - Sep 10, 2020

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“Drop camp ethics and pilot protocol”. I missed the part about owning the airstrips!

 

[JakeSCH]

‎Backcountry Hunting Podcast: Drop-Camp Ethics & Pilot Protocol with Zack Knaebel of Tok Air Service on Apple Podcasts

‎Show Backcountry Hunting Podcast, Ep Drop-Camp Ethics & Pilot Protocol with Zack Knaebel of Tok Air Service - Sep 10, 2020

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“Drop camp ethics and pilot protocol”. I missed the part about owning the airstrips!

haha I was thinking the same thing

 

[NUGGET]

Both the hunters are rokside members

 

[Russp17]

Both the hunters are rokside members

I'd like to hear both sides of this little spat. I was thinking of booking a hunt with Tok air and I don't like this type of action.

 

[AKBorn]

I'd like to hear both sides of this little spat. I was thinking of booking a hunt with Tok air and I don't like this type of action.

Me too, would like to hear more details. Hope they post whatever they can when they are back home.

 

[nrh6.7]

Based on what I've heard of his rates, he should be able to afford the fines!

 

[NUGGET]

The video is interesting!

 

[rustyN]

The video is interesting!

Where is the video?

 

[Bambistew]

I think one of the charges listed includes loss of his license to transport if convicted?

I wonder if he'll refund deposits?

 

[superjo]

The video is interesting!

Can't find the video

 

[NUGGET]

I think Zach has bigger problems right now. I’d have to look through his contract but do you still have to pay full price if your return trip is in a helicopter?

 

[VernAK]

This incident may only be the tip of the ice berg!

Read the contractual fine print carefully.

An out trip in a heli means your gear and gun stays in the bush.

 

[NUGGET]

Where is the video?

The troopers have it.

 

[wind gypsy]

I think Zach has bigger problems right now. I’d have to look through his contract but do you still have to pay full price if your return trip is in a helicopter?

Couple questions - is the helicopter reference to hunters he dropped off but can't retrieve? As in he isn't allowed to operate prior to trial?

- What does the video portray?

 

[NUGGET]

Couple questions - is the helicopter reference to hunters he dropped off but can't retrieve? As in he isn't allowed to operate prior to trial?

- What does the video portray?

Yes. No he can operate. Video shows the incident.

 

[Corey Paulsen (teamkabob)]

 

[robie]

Looking forward to this whole story. I'm sure its interesting.