Hunter's Ice Box

In accordance with Alaska Department of Fish and Game Regulations, all edible meat from big game animals must be salvaged to prevent wanton waste. We fully support and uphold these standards, ensuring all meat is handled, transported, and stored responsibly to honor the harvest and preserve Alaska’s wildlife resources.

Cold Storage That Works As Hard As You

After the hunt, proper game care is everything. Hunter’s Icebox offers 24/7 refrigerated storage, antler wrapping services tailored to Alaska’s most demanding hunters. Located conveniently in Deadhorse and Lake Desiree, we keep your hard-earned meat cold, clean, and separated.

Our Services Include:

• Dual refrigeration units for round-the-clock cooling
• Dedicated freezer space to keep trophy meats separate
• Coordination for lower 48 delivery
• Friendly, no-nonsense service by hunters, for hunters

Preserve your trophy the right way — the Alaskan way.

Email us with questions: arcticdroptransport@gmail.com

Why You Need Hunter’s Icebox – 10 Critical Reasons

1. Eliminates Spoilage & Wanton Waste

We protect your harvest from heat, bacteria, and degradation—ensuring every ounce counts and nothing goes to waste.

2. Game Meat Preservation

Immediate refrigeration slows spoilage, preserving the quality, taste, and safety of your meat until transport or processing.

3. Professional Trophy Care

Horns, antlers, and capes are properly handled and stored to maintain integrity for taxidermy—no cracked hides or ruined mounts.

4. Secure Storage Until Transport

Keep your game safe in a dedicated facility until you or your outfitter are ready to ship, pick up, or process.

5. Outfitter Coordination

We work directly with your guide or outfitter for seamless drop-off and logistics, so you can focus on your hunt, not the hassle.

6. Compliance with State Regulations

Avoid penalties for wanton waste—Hunter’s Icebox ensures your harvest is responsibly handled in line with Alaska’s strict laws.

7. Veteran-Owned & Hunter-Operated

We are hunters ourselves—we understand what matters in the field and in storage, because we’ve been there.

8. Peace of Mind in Remote Alaska

Remote hunts mean unpredictable conditions. We give you a trusted base for preservation in the wildest regions.

9. Reduce Costly Mistakes

Improper storage can ruin thousands in meat and trophies. One mistake can cost more than our entire service.

10. Support a Trusted Alaskan Business

When you store with us, you support a small, local, veteran-owned operation built to serve fellow hunters with integrity.

Pricing

DEADHORSE / NORTH SLOPE CARIBOU SERVICE:

Waxed Meat Boxes — $30 per box

Cold Storage — $35 per day

Antlers, Meat Boxes, Ice Chests, Totes etc. $35 per day

Shipping Extra Gear, Totes, Baggage — $100 each

Caribou Skull-Plate Antlers — $150

Caribou Euro Style (Full Skull) — $200

Caribou Skull-Plate Antlers Shipped — $650

Caribou Euro Style (Full Skull) Shipped — $900

Airline-oversize or special handling fees (if assessed) are passed through at cost.

“One-N-Done” Caribou Skull-Plate Antlers — $1000

“One-N-Done” Caribou Euro Style (Full Skull) — $1200

One-N-Done Includes:

• Antler Wrapping, Deadhorse Services (boxes, freezer storage per day until shipped to Anchorage), Pickup coordination, Cold storage, Meat box preparation for shipping, Shipping paperwork, Air cargo Drop-off, Drop-off at taxidermist or meat processor (Anchorage area)

Backhaul fee from Deadhorse to Anchorage     $200 per client 

(Transfer to Anchorage Storage Facility for storage and shipping.)

IMPORTANT NOTES

• All caribou must be clean, dry, and legally harvested (Euro mounts must be free from ANY and ALL brain matter, flesh, skin from eye orbitals, nostril lines etc.).
• Storage fees apply until shipment or pickup.
• Airline schedules and weather may affect transit times.
• Arctic Drop Transport ensures proper preparation and handling, not airline timelines.

"WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE KILL?"

A Simple Guide to Post-Hunt Logistics in Alaska

Arctic Drop Transport

Harvesting an animal is only the first step. What happens next determines meat quality, trophy condition, legality, and how smoothly everything gets home.

This guide explains the process, so you know what to expect.

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1. FIELD CARE COMES FIRST

• Meat must be quartered, cooled, and kept clean
• Antlers and skulls must be free of excess tissue
• The cleaner and drier everything is, the faster and cheaper the process

(Poor field care can result in additional cleaning or storage fees.)

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2. HANDOFF TO TRANSPORT OR EXPEDITING

Depending on your hunt, one of three things happens:

• Your transporter brings meat/antlers back
• You deliver items directly to our Deadhorse location
• We coordinate pickup when applicable

Alaska State transfer form required to be filled out prior to ADT taking possession of your game.

(In some cases, your transporter may bring items back. Not all transporters provide this service.)

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3. DEADHORSE SERVICES & COLD STORAGE

Once in our care, we:

• Inspect and document items
• Begin cold storage immediately
• Prepare meat boxes and antlers for shipping
• Hold items safely until air cargo movement is available

Storage fees apply per day until shipment or pickup.

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4. PACKAGING & PREPARATION

We prepare everything to airline standards:

• Professional antler wrapping
• Waxed meat boxes
• Proper labeling and paperwork
• No per-pound fees on our services

Euro mounts must be completely free of brain matter and flesh before shipping.

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5. SHIPPING TO ANCHORAGE (OR HOME)

Depending on your selected service:

• Meat and antlers are shipped together or separately
• Air cargo schedules and weather may affect timing
• Oversize or airline fees are passed through at cost

Once in Anchorage, items can be:

• Picked up by you
• Delivered to a taxidermist or meat processor
• Held for further shipping