I think a fly-in trip with 40-mile would be a blast. They are good people, and I think you'll have a better than average chance doing it that way.
All warnings above apply.
I've cut one moose up by myself. That part is certainly doable. I have packed a couple off of the hill and one out of the swamp. It isn't too bad if you have a crew, doable with two. I think I'd kick my own ass if I tried to do it solo.
Don't know anyone stupid enough to shoot one in the water... again.
