Moosie,
The gear you should bring will be determined by when and where you go, and what kind of accomodations you'll have. Are you planning a do-it yourself hunt, drop-off with your own gear, drop-off at an outfitter's established camp, or fully guided? I could run down a long list of what to take and not to take, but it all depends on your plans. Start by picking up Chris Batin's book "Hunting in Alaska". You can do most hunts unguided, but sheep, goat, and grizzly/brown bear require a guide (or resident close relative) for nonresidents, and guides ain't cheap. Wherever you go, you'll need good, waterproof boots, and probably a pair of hip waders. The weather is unprdectable, and can be brutal, especially on the islands and coastal areas. Bring a clothing system you can layer. If you want a very reasonably priced do it yourself caribou hunt, I recommend a bow hunt (must be IBEP certified) along the Dalton Highway. The reason I say bow hunt is because rifle hunting is prohibited within five miles of the road, and off road vehicles are also prohibited. You can hike in the five miles, but remember, you have to hike back out, weighing 100 lbs more (if you have a partner and 50 % success)...and it's tundra. It's about 300 miles north of Fairbanks on a gravel road. For a good shot at a moose, though you'd be better off going on a fly in, or even guided. Well, I've rambled about long enough. Narrow it down to when and where you want to go, and i'll see if I can help out with more info.
