Donor: Mountain Monarchs of Alaska
Value: $23,500
Mountain Monarchs is donating this 7-day Alaskan Peninsula Caribou hunt for one hunter, which is operated out of their Legendary David River Bear Camp approximately 20 miles SW of Nelson Lagoon. Once arriving at David River on the Bering Sea, you will be hunting either on two Federal Guide Concessions or on State Land where bands of caribou have been located. Although the Lower Alaskan Peninsula Herd is not a migrating herd and is smaller than some other herds in the state, they are well known for their great genetics and the potential for a Boone and Crockett animal. You can expect to harvest a bull in the 350 – 400” class with a few bulls a year going over 400”. Hunt dates are Sept. 16 – 22 and Sept. 24 – 30 of 2027 only.
On odd numbered years (2025, 2027, etc.), the hunting areas are accessed primarily by airplane: you will be flown with your guide out to a spike camp location where trophy bulls have been spotted or are expected. This is a tent-based hunt, where you will be hunting spot and stalk on foot. Spike camps are strategically placed via Super Cub at established locations based upon the current movements of the Caribou. You and your guide will be glassing from a high vantage point close to camp.
Camps usually consist of two sturdy expedition grade shelters, one for cooking and lounging in and one for sleeping in. Along with a heat source, good hot food, and a personable guide, cots, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags are provided, making it one of the most comfortable True Alaskan hunts. Satellite phones and InReaches are in each camp, and each guide checks into base camp each day. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the Camp Cook, and lunches are normally taken with you and eaten in the field. 4 wheelers are used to access the hunting areas close to camp where caribou live and move through. From there, you will be on foot in a traditional spot and stalk hunt.
The winning bidder will overnight in Anchorage and fly the next morning to Nelson Lagoon. A Mountain Monarch’s Representative will meet them there and bring them down to David River Base Camp.
Included: 1×1 Fully guided barren ground caribou hunt, meals, spike camp, sleeping attire.
Not included: Flights to Nelson Lagoon, hotel expenses outside of hunt, tips, license and tags.
