How to Make Your Alaska Moose Hunting Trip a Success?

There are some very important things you should consider that will maximize your chances of success. One of the most important things about moose hunting in Alaska is choosing the best rifle for your hunt and being proficient with it. In my opinion, you should practice with your rifle as much as you can so that it becomes just like an extension of your arm. If you can get to the place where it is natural to put a shell in the chamber quietly, find the target in your scope, take the safety off, aim accurately and squeeze the trigger all in a matter of a few seconds, then you are ready for your guided moose hunt in Alaska.
 
It is very important to know how to chamber a round without making a bunch of racket and scaring your trophy bull moose away! Moose have really good hearing and can pick up on any unnatural noise very quickly. I put a round in the chamber quietly by putting my fingers on the next shell in the chamber as I work the bolt. With practice, there is hardly any noise for your moose to hear at the end of your stalk when you chamber a round and make that shot of a lifetime.
 
Another very important thing to remember when choosing your hunting rifle is scope. Always buy a scope that has high quality glass, which is waterproof and has an objective lens that will gather as much light as possible in the early morning and late evenings during your journey. Always make sure that the screws on your scope mount are installed with lock tight on the threads. This will ensure that your rifle shoots straight when you are finally in a position to shoot that trophy Alaska bull moose that is in your crosshairs.

 
When practicing at the range to be a super shot during your moose hunting journey in Alaska, remember to shoot from a variety of positions and distances. It is very important to practice finding your target very quickly and without having to think about it twice. With some practice your target will have the crosshairs in place as soon as the rifle hits your shoulder. This gives you a definite advantage and you need to convert into success. When you carry your rifle during your journey, it is best to have your scope turned down to the lowest power. This helps you get the moose in your sight as quickly as possible. Also, you can protect your big game hunting rifle by putting a small strip of electrical tape over the barrel. This keeps dirt and water out and you can just forget about it and shoot right through it when it is time for that shot at your Alaska bull moose.

When you travel to Alaska for your moose hunt with any hunting company, you will need to have a hard gun case with padding inside to protect your rifle on the commercial airlines. A soft gun case is best to protect your rifle while traveling to your moose hunting camp because it will fit into the small bush plane better than a more bulky hard gun case.
 
When you arrive in the camp and meet your outfitter, he will always be happy to hear about all the time you have put into practicing with your rifle in preparation for your moose hunting trip in Alaska. You should always shoot your rifle in camp to make sure that it still shoots straight after all the traveling.  Your hunting guide will breathe a sigh of relief when he/she sees that you are able to handle your rifle well and shoot straight.