I have an opportunity to go to Alaska this year. I honestly don't know very much about the state other than great hunting and fishing opportunities (which I plan to partake in) so I would like to find a place that I can do those activities with minimal tourist dealings if possible. Any suggestions?
What exactly do you want to do? When are you coming up?
Where are you going to be, South East-Juneau, South Central-Anchorage, Central-Faribanks, Western Alaska-Naknek/King Salmon.
Fishing: Fresh water or salt water?
Hunting: What game, moose, cariboo, bear, sheep, goat?
As had been said before, all of this is expensive for out of state folks. Big game hunts MUST be guided for non-residents, this is BIG$$.
Fishing is great and not to much $$ for the limited out of state license, 3 day or 7 day...if you stay on the road system and do not mind combat fishing with TONS of other folks. If you want to get away from the other people, you will need to get a fly in charter. There are lots of flying services that will get you off the beaten path, Rust's Flying Service is a big name, there are others. FWIW, I have never used them, but I see a lot of their planes over my house.
The timing of your trip will dictate what types of activities/species are available. Big game hunting is in late August to September. Different salmon run at different times starting in about mid June through about early September. Salt water halibut fishing is pretty much all summer.
If you want a big game hunt, start booking last fall....
Whatever you do, make sure you have all the licenses and tags required, get a copy of the regulations,
http://www.adfg.state.ak.us/ . Fish and Game enforcement is VERY strict. They can take everything you have with you-rod/reel, gun, tent, sleeping bags, truck, boat, plane, EVERYTHING if you are found to be "poaching" whether intentional or not.
I hope this helps, and I hope you have a great trip.
