Does Valdez have an airport?
Valdez does have an airport with daily flights from Anchorage. You can find flights through Alaska Airlines or Era Aviation. There are both a morning and an eveing flight.

Can Airport pick-up arrangements be made?
Yes, we include airport pick up and drop off for all our hunting parties. This will be arranged once your flight plan is made.

Does the lodge have all the conveniences of home and the office?
Yes, we have a full kitchen, comfortable lodging, showers, den area with big screen TV, Satellite, and we have wireless internet throughout the whole B&B for your convenience. Outside calls can either be placed utilizing a calling card or dialing direct to a toll free number.

What type of shotgun is recommended along with the shot size?
A 12-gauge, 3 inch shotgun, with either #2's, or 3's is recommended. Remember, steel or non-toxic shot only. 10-gauge shotguns are not necessary for these decoying birds, but you are welcome to use yours. Both semi-autos and pumps work. We are hunting in salty conditions, so cleaning every night will be a must for both styles of guns.

Ammunition can either be brought, or purchased in Valdez. We recommend bringing your favorite loads with you, as selections and quantity is limited in town.

Is bird processing available?
We can breast your birds for you or package them ready for the taxidermist. We take great care of your trophy birds in the field and at the lodge. We understand for many this is a once in a lifetime hunt and they will want their birds mounted. We recommend the services of Corey Stalker of Northern Wings Taxidermy. If you would like Corey to mount your birds, we will package and freeze the birds, as well as fill out the paperwork. Corey visits Valdez weekly for pick-up.

I have both chest and hip waders, should I bring both?
The vast majority of time will be spent in a boat blind, so waders are not necessary. If you are doing one of our puddler or goose options in Valdez we recommend rubber boots, but waders are not needed. We also have some waders available for loan if people feel they truly need them.

I don't get around like I used to, or I have special physical limitations, can I still hunt with you?
Absolutely! The boat is set up to allow any person to be accommodated. Please contact us with your special needs, but we encourage all people to come hunt.

Does Alaska Wildfowl Adventures guarantee me limits of Ducks and/or Geese?
No. There are lots of elements we just don’t have control over. Tim works his hardest to get the ducks you desire. We try our hardest to make sure we have birds in the area and they respond to the decoys. We scout weekly and hunt different locations daily to help minimize the effect on the birds.

Can I bring my own dog?
We discourage hunters from bringing dogs. There's nothing I enjoy more than seeing a well-trained retriever do its job. But Valdez has too many sea critters that would think nothing of having a snack of our canine hunting partner. It simply is not worth the risk to have your dog in these cold northern waters.

Are children welcome?
Absolutely! A family hunting trip is one of the greatest experiences of a child's life. If your family wants to come, but doesn't want to hunt, there are other activates in Valdez.