Hunt Expo 2019

Joe Letarte

Alaska Wilderness Enterprises


Joe and Victoria Letarte founded Alaska Wilderness Enterprises in 1982. They wanted this company to be viewed as a premier Big Game Hunting and Sport fishing operation covering the State of Alaska. They had big dreams and with hard work and a dedicated love for the outdoors they made their dream into a reality. They live a true Alaskan lifestyle, totally off the grid using only wood to heat their home. Guiding hunting and fishing trips and trapping are their way of life. Upon arriving in Alaska they homesteaded a 40 acre parcel of land where they built their log home. It was hard work but very rewarding for them to see this major endeavor completed by hand and it is still something to be very proud of. Joe became a full time professional hunter holding an Alaskan Master Guide License as well as a State of Arizona Registered Guide License where he also guides hunts for Coues Deer, Elk and Mule Deer. Victoria also held an Assistant Guide License in Alaska and actively worked in the field on many guided hunts. She also ran the office and business side of the operation. Sadly Victoria passed away in October 2016. Joe is also an accomplished seminar speaker for topics such as hunting Dall Sheep, Moose, Brown and Grizzly Bear, Black Bear, Mountain Goat and Caribou. Joe is a TV personality appearing in numerous hunting shows on Alaska, and has authored many articles published in major magazines on hunting in Alaska and is a past President of the Alaska Trappers Association and a past board member of the Alaska Citizens Advisory Committee for State Parks.

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