ll of my hunts are one on one (one guide, one hunter) unless you request otherwise. This is the best way to ensure you a good chance at a trophy animal. I also take only five hunters at a time into the Brooks Range. Again, there may be an exception for a specific group but this is rarely the case.

After arriving at my base camp, on one of the tributaries of the Chandalar river, the guides and I will take care of the preparation for your hunt. You'll get your gear sorted and stow what you won't need in the field, check your rifle sighting, and help the guide go over the food he has selected for your hunt. You don't want a lot of candy bars in the field with you if you don't like sweets. It's important that you know what you are going to eat and are comfortable with it.

I will make sure that all your paperwork is in order and sell you any licenses or tags you will need. This money goes directly to the State of Alaska and must be paid for with cash or traveler's checks.

hen everything is ready I will fly your guide into the field first, followed on the next flight by you. More often than not we will be landing on a gravel bar. From there you will set up camp and climb into sheep country. This could be "day hikes" out of the river bottom or involve transporting some of your camp into the mountains. On some occasions I can find a higher elevation to land in, saving you some walking. There are sheep at every elevation on the mountain and the last thing we want to do is spook them so if this may be the case you will have to hike from the cover of the creek.

Maximum elevation in the Brooks will be about 8000 feet. Most sheep stay below 7000 feet. The river bottoms in sheep country are 3000+ feet.

Weather in August can range from 70-80 F. to freezing and snow. It, of course, varies with elevation. You must be prepared for any combination of these conditions during a hunt. Weather is usually warmer during the first hunts in August and snow can be a limiting factor by the time September comes.

All my guides will have a handheld radio to contact me when I fly over. This makes it easy for me to check on your situation without having to fly into your camp or interrupt a stalk.

When the hunt is completed you will be flown back to base camp for some rest, fishing etc. Your guide will finish taking care of your cape and horns in preparation for your departure.

As with all my hunts, I hope you choose to stay the entire time and enjoy the camaraderie of camp life. If you need to fly out early I will make the arrangements for you, but non-scheduled flights are additional.

Good luck and good hunting!