Arctic guests should bring their own alcoholic beverages, as none can be bought in Kotzebue!
What to Bring - PERSONAL GEAR each hunter should bring includes a medium weight jacket, 3/4 length raincoat with hood, medium weight shirts - 3, pants -2, long johns, wool sox, cap with ear flaps, gloves, HIP BOOTS & 1 pr. felt insoles - a must on all hunts, mid calf or knee length rubber boots (you should count on doing all your walking in hip or calf length rubber boots depending on where we go & water levels -do not bring leather boots!) thongs & towel for the sauna, rifle, camera, binoculars, SLEEPING BAG - lightweight down, etc., FLASHLIGHT & light slippers for cabin. Please try to limit gear to as close to 50 lbs. as possible. Rigid guncases are left in Kotzebue - bring a light cloth case if you wish. I recommend CAMOUFLAGE, GREEN OR BROWN JACKET & CAP for all hunts. Buy your gear before you get to Kotzebue.
TYPE OF FIREARM: We recommend .270 as minimum - 30 caliber preferred. We've had overall best results in the Arctic with .300 Win.Mag. Bring a firearm you feel comfortable & confident shooting. Bring 40 rounds of ammo - same load.. Most shooting is done at 100 yards or less, but be prepared to shoot at distances up to 300 yds. I sight my .300 +3.3 in. @ 100 yds. For Kodiak Bear, I use a .375.
Most Aug/Sept. hunters get in some fishing too, no extra charge, so bring your gear.
Arctic Rivers Guide Service phone and fax: 907/486-JAKE (5253)
For more information or to send any comments: Jake Jacobson
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