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Our trophy Dall Sheep hunts in the Central Brooks Range run from August 10th to 19th, or from August 21st to 30th. This backpack hunt is over the counter but has very limited openings. Grizzly bears and black bears are available on a trophy fee basis. Guided Fly out fishing is available for lake trout, sheefish, arctic char, dolly varden, grayling, & pike.
Once landing in Bettles, you will be met by a Mountain Monarchs team member and brought to our Lodge in town, the "Ram Hole". From here you will repack your gear, do the necessary paperwork, shoot and check your rifle for zero, and then get ready to fly out to your base camp. If weather allows you may fly out to base camp the same day you arrive to Bettles or you may wait until the next day. We utilize a Piper Super Cub (PA-18) on wheels and a Piper Super Cruiser (PA-12) floatplane to access our hunting areas.
To ensure the highest quality hunts and to maintain trophy value in the area, we manage our area very conservatively and only take a limited number of clients per year. Hunters can expect to harvest a Ram in the 36" to 40" range with above average bases, with some Rams going over 40".
Typical looking base camp.
From Bettles you will be flown out to a base camp in close proximity to where trophy rams have been located. There we will set up a camp consisting of larger dome or tipi style tents with extra food and supplies. We often enjoy campfires at night and revel in the opportunity to cook fresh sheep meat over the fire. We normally like to leave an extra change of clothes here and extra food for the end of the hunt. Good grayling fishing and gold panning is usually available near camp. These camps are normally located anywhere from 000' - 1500' MSL. You will then hike up into sheep country and set up a small spike camp for the remainder of the hunt.
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Once leaving the base camp, you can expect anywhere from a 6-12 hour hike up into sheep country with elevation gain anywhere from 2000 to 4000 feet. Once there, a spike camp is set up close enough for easy access to the Rams but not too close to spook them, and in close proximity to a water source. These camps consist of lightweight expedition-grade backpack tents, backpacking stoves, freeze dried food, other high energy snacks, sleeping bags and pads, along with your rifle and basic personal gear. You may hunt out of this spike camp location for the entirety of the hunt, or move it several times. This is dependent on sheep movements, weather, water availability, and your mental and physical abilities.
Please Note: This sheep hunt is extremely strenuous. In order to be successful, you are advised to train and arrive in top physical and mental condition. You will be required to carry a 50 to 70 lb pack. If you require a packer to accompany your hunt, one can be provided for $400/day.
Mike Press with his 163
You can travel to Bettles with your normal suitcases and hard sided gun case. These larger/bulkier bags can be left at our Ram Hole Camp during your hunt. Once in Bettles, you should plan to repack your gear into small soft duffel bags that fit easily in our bush planes. Aim to limit your gear to no more than 100 lbs, including rifle, to Bettles. Between 50 and 80 lbs is best. The scheduled village flights generally charge $1.80/lb. for anything over 40 lbs. It is best to ship your heavier gear to us in advance. Being very mindful of your gear weight and functionality will help you tremendously over your 10 day hunt. As the saying goes, "if you mind the ounces, the pounds will take care of themselves." Your back, knees, ankles and feet will thank you for it.
Lisa McNamee with her 169
You must purchase a hunting license and any tags with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before arriving. Wolves are also prevalent in the area. It is no longer required to purchase a wolf tag in GMU 24B.
If time allows during your hunt you may get the opportunity to fish in the Alaska wilderness. There is no guarantee that there will be time to fish on your trip. However, if you hope to fish, a fishing license is required.
| Alaska Tag & License Fees | Non Resident | Non Resident Alien |
| Hunting License | $160 | $630 |
| Fishing License (14 Days) | $105 | $105 |
| Dall Sheep Tag | $850 | $1,100 |
| Grizzly Bear Tag | $1000 | $1300 |
Trophy Dall Sheep Hunts Gallery
