Alaska’s Premier Trophy Mountain Goat Area – Boat Hunts

This area has consistently produced top-tier trophy mountain goats for decades. With superior genetics, it’s common for trophies to average 9.5″ and a lucky few walk away with 10″+ each season. Combine that with one of the best outfitters in Alaska and you have a recipe for success and memorable adventure.

Each morning, you’ll wake up to a hot breakfast and fresh coffee before boarding a newly constructed 40′ landing craft, a boat built for accessing extremely shallow waters. The landing craft features a fully enclosed cabin, a small kitchen, and bunks in case you need to overnight in the remote parts of the unit. You’ll use the craft to cruise the shorelines and park in the large bays, glassing for goats. Once a suitable billy is spotted, you’ll hike into the high country to close the distance. The outfitter prefers to pack a spike camp to ensure you have shelter and food for one to two nights, minimizing the need to waste energy hiking up and down the mountain. Historical success rates are nearly 100% for hunters who arrive physically and mentally prepared for the challenge.

Depending on the area you’re hunting, you’ll either stay in comfortable yurts, cabins, or wall-tent camps. Tent camps are equipped with spacious sleeping tents, comfortable cots, and heaters. A separate dining tent offers a place to gather, enjoy meals, and swap stories. These camps really shine when the weather turns. You’ll be warm, dry, and able to relax instead of lying in wet clothes, shivering in a cramped, soggy pup tent.

Tags for this hunt must be drawn through Alaska’s yearly application process. The odds of drawing are usually over 30%, with applications due by mid-December and results posted in mid-February. If you have any questions about this hunt or need assistance applying for the Alaska big game draw, contact WTA TAGS at 1-800-755-8247 or email us at TAGS@trophyadventures.com.