Outdoors/Adventure

Flying Alaska moose hunters

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Today we transported 18 people, three moose, and 100 gallons of diesel. That may not sound like much, but when you consider the size of aircraft that we fly and the logistics involved with each transport, it is an impressive load. Mike and I worked all day and I was doggone hungry at dinner time. Hunting season ends on the 20th so it was probably our last big push.

I am tired tonight, and I am going to go to bed. Actually, I think I will watch an episode of "24" and then go to bed. I bet Jack Bauer will do more in one hour than I did all day.

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The low lying ridge lines show the eastern Chugach Mountains with the Wrangells on the far horizon. The haze is caused my moisture in the early morning air. I really like the way the six ridge lines are visible, one stacked behind the other.

The moose was taken by one of our clients this week. The double palmation almost makes it look a little freaky. The beams were massive, which indicate that it was a very old moose. With 6 brow tines on one side and 7 on the other it is definitely an impressive specimen. It measured in right at 60 inches, and everybody who sees it is impressed.

Matthew Keller is the owner and operator of Blue Ice Aviation. He was born and raised in Alaska and his office is the cockpit of his Super Cub. His goal is to transport everyone into Alaska's vast wilderness. See more of his videos and writing at Blue Ice Aviation.

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