Yukon Backcountry Moose Hunt

Optics

My first year guiding, I had a $300 set of 8x42 Leopold binos, and that was it. I quickly realized I needed quality glass. I researched as best I could, and came up with Maven Optics as a brand I could trust, and afford. Quality glass, and customizable!!!

Binos

B.2 Binoculars 11x45

Bino Harness

Kuiu PRO Bino Harness

Spotting Scope

S.1A Angled Scope 25-50x80

Tripod

Trigger Stick Gen3 Tall Monopod Shooting Stick

Range Finder

RF.1 Rangefinder 7x25 | 5-4500 YD

Backpacks & Gear

Being a boat guide, I don't have to rely on gear that is ultra light. My main pack is the Kuiu Pro system, as it allows me to have a great fit, with different bag size options. I run an Alps frame pack to haul moose quarters with the solid meat shelf.

Backpack

Kuiu PRO Hunting Pack Kit

W/ Meat Hauler

Knives

RazorLite™

Hydration

Platypus Gravity Works Water Filtration System

Katadyn Gravity Water Microfilter

Headlamps

Peax Backcountry Duo

GPS/ Maps

Garmin GPSMAP 64sx

I run the Garmin 60CSx Handheld GPS which has since been discontinued and replaced with the 64sx.

Fatmaps

Satellite Messengers

Garmin In-Reach Mini

Game Bags

Caribou Gear Magnum Pack Game Bags - Moose

Accessories

Moose Hunting is a low gear hunt. I always carry a windicator spray, my binos, my Montana Moose Rack Decoy, and a moose shoulder blade. I often have my birch bark horn for calling.

Calls

I use Birch bark to make my Moose calls while out in the field.

Decoys

MONTANA DECOY Archer's Choice Bull Moose Rack

Camping Equipment

We are lucky to stay in cabins, but the cabins are rustic.

Sleeping System

Sonic™ Down Mummy Sleeping Bag

Sonic -29C

Tracer™ Sleeping Bag Liner

Fillo™ Luxury Camping Pillow

Therm-a-Rest Basecamp Sleeping Pad

Food & Nutrition

Nuun Sport: Electrolyte Hydration Tablets

Clothing

Clothing is essentially a make or break item. You need to keep the elements out, while staying warm, dry, and quiet. With archery moose hunting, quiet is essential. I will walk through the timber breaking branches, knocking over limbs, but I do not have clothing that will swish when rubbed along a willow. That is not a noise that moose tolerate. Also important to have a good set of hikers. And a good set of rubber boots. I have used Nokian for 15 years now as they have removable felt liners which are easy to dry.

Baselayers

Kuiu Merino Pro 200 Zip- T

Kuiu Pro Merino 200 Zip Off Bottom

Insulation & Midlayers

Kuiu Peloton 240 Full- Zip

Any other type of wool sweater would work as well.

Outerwear & Jackets

RISE JACKET

Kuiu Proximity Hooded Insulated Jacket

Kuiu Windpro Fleece Full-Zip

Pants

RISE PANTS

Kuiu Attack Pant

Kuiu Proximity Insulated Pant

Rain Gear

Kuiu Yukon Rain Jacket

Kuiu Yukon Rain Pant

Footwear

Crispi Colorado II GTX

Scarpa Mens Kailash Trek GTX Boots

Nokian Finnwald Rubber Boots

Accessories

Be quiet. Nothing ruins an approach of a Bull Moose quite like the vecro on a glove. For the boat, I will wear a Kuiu Kenai Bomber hat, and Kui Glomit glove for warmth.

Gloves

Kuiu StrongFleece 220 Glove

SITKA Gear Incinerator Muff

Socks

Kuiu Ultra Merino Crew Sock

Headwear

SITKA Gear Neck Gaiter

SITKA Gear Incinerator GTX Hat

Kuiu Kenai Bomber Hat

Kuiu Ultra Merino 145 Beanie

Firearms

Rifle Equipment

Bring as big a gun as you can shoot comfortably. I bring a 300 WSM as backup.

Rifle

SAKO 85 Finnlight 300 WSM

Ammo

Barnes

Anything 180 grain or over.

Scope

CRS.1 Riflescope 3-12X40 SFP

Bipods/ Shooting Sticks

Trigger Stick Gen3 Tall Monopod Shooting Stick