Anchorage is a great jumping off area for more remote areas of Alaska if you find that's what you're after. Actually there is some good hunting right outside of Anchorage, but it's in non motorized areas. If you're willing to hump it into the mountains you can go after moose and bears or sheep if you draw a tag.
We've been here 17 years and I feel I'm still just scratching the surface. Four weeks of vacation a year isn't nearly enough.
We visited twice before moving up. I wanted to move before the plane touched down on the first trip, took us three years to make it happen.
There is a world of difference between visiting and living in a place, but if the trip grabs your heart, you'll find a way to make it work.
There are many places you can hunt out your back door, but many of those hunts equate to armed hikes. You simply have to put your time in to connect with game, and coordinating your free time with hunting season can be tough.
