We suggest you pack your gear in duffle bags and then in rubber-maid totes to use for transportation of your meat, capes and antlers on the trip home.

• Dramamine (even if you think you don’t need it)
• Rifle and 40 rounds of ammo (if hunting)
• Packable rain gear
• 1 pair base layers wool or synthetic
• 4 or 5 pairs socks
• Synthetic pants
• Warm, waterproof gloves - 2 pair
• Warm fleece type shirt
• Neck gaiter
• Sunglasses
• Pocket knife or multitool and (Havalon) knife
• A warm, windstopper, waterproof hat
• Boots Gortex 10” (Lowa or Kenetrek)
• Boot gaiters
• Wool or synthetic underwear
• Puff Pants & Jacket
• Sleeping bag (optional as we do provide bedding on the boat)
• (Nalgene) Water Bottle 32 oz.
• A good internal back pack minimum 5900 cubic inch
• Premium binoculars - 10 x 42s work very well
• Headlamp (also bring along an extra set of batteries for the headlamp)
• Have a pair of boat shoes like Crocs to wear when you take off your boots
• 3 game bags per deer you plan to shoot (we like Caribou brand bags)
• Take a small point and shoot camera, Put the camera and film in a Zip-Loc bag, and be sure the camera has a fresh battery.
• Personal shaving kit; with any contact lens or medical items, including Moleskin that you will need.
• Baby Wipes, Wet Ones, etc. These will allow you to perform personal hygiene without the need for excessive amounts of water. I usually allow myself four sheets a day, packaged in a Zip-Loc bag.
• Treking Poles
• A couple small light dry bags (Sea to Summit)
• (Wiggys) packable waders can come in very handy and we suggest having them

Required licenses and tags should be purchased from Alaska Department of Fish and Game and is entirely your responsibility. Non resident hunting license currently $160, tags are $300 each deer. You may choose to do this online, but allow enough time for your locking tags to come via mail. You may also get your license/tags/stamps in Sitka at Orions Sporting goods, but check their hours and compare to your flight times.

Learn more or purchase license at Alaska Department of Fish and Game HERE

You will fly into Sitka via Alaska Airlines. We recommend that you consider flying in on the day before, as weather delays can prevent flights at times. We suggest staying at the Westmark Hotel if you choose to do this, as they offer a free shuttle.

If you plan to hunt or fish - YES! Required licenses and tags should be purchased from Alaska Department of Fish and Game and is entirely your responsibility.

Westmark Hotel Sitka - 907-308-7347

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