Pilot service recommendation?

[c6 batmobile]

Looking to do some fly out black bear hunting in 2015. Just need someone to drop me in woods and pick me up in a week. Landing is optional but probably preferred. Ill take care of the rest. Don't need a guide or any gear.

Any body have a preference?

P.S. I tried the search but it didnt return a whole lot. I've spent some time on google but everyone and their brother has a website that says "we're the best". Rather here it from a trusted community of hunters.

[DannerAK]

Might help to say where you want to fly out of...

[HulaDoll]

I second batmobile, any opinion/experience with the different pilots out of Kotz?
Google tells me there are:
Arctic Air Guides
Alaska Island Air Inc
Hageland Aviation Services
Northwestern Aviation

Any opinion on these guys?

[c6 batmobile]

I was thinking west side of cook but am open to other areas.

[Bill S.]

Trail Ridge Air out of Lake Hood. Best one anywhere close. 248-0838 or jim@trailridge.com, its touch and go this time of the year but they'll return your message.

[SmokeRoss]

If you're flying out of the Kenai area, go with Alaska West Air. They have the best aircraft and experienced pilots that know the West side very well.

[akshootnscoot]

+1 for Alaska West. Have used them several times, always successful

[c6 batmobile]

Copy that. I'll check those places out. Thank you.

[SmokeRoss]

+1 for Alaska West. Have used them several times, always successful

I have been flying with them for something like 30 years now. Maybe if I had a punch card, I'd qualify for a free one by now. Top class operation.

[flyingj]

flymistyair.com
Sean Davis a great guy and sure he knows where a few black bears hide!

[stid2677]

Natron Air,, PM sent



http://www.natronair.com/

[c6 batmobile]

Thanks Stid.

[happytobeinAK]

I second batmobile, any opinion/experience with the different pilots out of Kotz?
Google tells me there are:
Arctic Air Guides
Alaska Island Air Inc
Hageland Aviation Services
Northwestern Aviation

Any opinion on these guys?

Hula,

I've used Northwestern out of Kotz a couple times. Jim is always very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend him for any flying in that region.

[AK Wonderer]

I second batmobile, any opinion/experience with the different pilots out of Kotz?
Google tells me there are:
Arctic Air Guides
Alaska Island Air Inc
Hageland Aviation Services
Northwestern Aviation

Any opinion on these guys?

If I was flying out of Kotzebue I'd be talking to the following:
Arctic Backcountry Flying Service
Golden Eagle Outfitters
Northwestern Aviation

Of these Arctic Backcountry would easily be my number one choice. Eric is a great guy and an awesome pilot.

[danattherock]

Eric is a great pilot and my choice for any flights out of Kotz. Flew with him a few times. Great guy. Don't tell him your after black bear though. Will provoke an odd gaze I suspect. Ha ha.