 Mike McCrary I was raised in Kansas and came to Alaska in 1974, and have lived here since. When I arrived in Alaska in 1974 after a tour of duty with the USMC I had no idea what I was going to do for employment. I only knew that the hunting and fishing in Kansas was not the same as the adventure I could have in Alaska. It did not take long to arrive at a decision. Aviation would have to be a part of the adventure. In 1976 I earned my license as an aircraft mechanic and started guiding hunters. By 1977 I had earned a commercial pilot's certificate. I worked steady as a pilot/guide through the 80’s. The work was seasonal, and I filled in some of the time training dog teams, trapping, commercial fishing, flying spotter aircraft for the commercial fleet and working on aircraft. In addition I worked in the oil fields on the North Slope as a mechanic and electrician on the rigs. Having finally seen all of Alaska I started Alaska Bush Sports in 1997. In the past ten years I have marketed, planned and coordinated logistics and charters for sportsmen, tourists, and government agencies. E-mail - Mike@kongoba.com |