Congratulations on your trophies. I went last year and am trying to figure out when I can go back. There are just so many places to hunt and not enough time.
Two years ago I had an antelope tag in a unit where I often hunt elk (with minimal success) during archery season. I took my 9 year-old son along, and we tagged out on my antelope in a few hours of hunting. He wanted to “camp out” one more night, and we spent the rest of the day taking care of...
I saw this story posted on the Field and Stream website. I was amazed and saddened by the comments of nearly 50% of the hunters/sportsmen. So many said this wasn’t poaching or a crime, and only reason it was illegal was because the “government wanted its cut.” I guess they figured it’s ok to...
I like the idea of the community service, especially if it had to be served during the months of March and April. Take this guy out of commission during the peak of shed season.
Take extra cash or a credit card with a big limit. You’ll see plenty of animals that you didn’t realize you “need” until you get there. If you’re like most people, you’ll also probably start thinking about your return trip before you even get back home. Enjoy and be sure to post a trip report!
The pressure is pretty high in both units. Much of it is guys riding around all day on ATVs, or hiking ridges and stopping to bugle every 100 yards as they stand in the wide open. As others have said, there are many roads and trails, but you can get away from a lot of the pressure if you are...
If you’re going to be in steeper terrain the MSR Lightning Ascent is the way to go. They have awesome traction, especially on side hills, the binding is very secure, there are heel elevators to reduce leg fatigue on steep ascents, and you can add tails for more floatation in deep powder. If...
I remember that. They reported that she had food in her tent the first time the bear came, after which they ran it off. She supposedly never removed the food, the bear came back again, and we know the rest of the story. I’m not sure if removing the food after the first visit would have...
The chance of being attacked by a grizzly is small. The chance of being attacked by one in your tent is extremely small, especially if you keep food and attractants out of your tent. I read a book about grizzly attacks and if I recall correctly, only 2% of the attacks that produced serious...
I was previously all Sitka. I’m getting some Kuiu now that they are finally making some stuff in Tall sizes. It’s nice not to have to choose between short pants or looking like MC Hammer.
I’m not sure if this has been posted already, but there are proposals to further restrict NR caribou hunting in NW Alaska.
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/proposals-to-close-non-resident-caribou-hunting-in-northwest-alaska/
It’s sadly another example of total ignorance of the science...
Marshian, good luck! We are all rooting for you. If you are successful, you really need to do a full body mount, with the goat peering down on the now infamous tent. It would be quite the conversation piece.
Didn’t the season just open on the 15th? You should get back out there and keep trying. 2.5 days of hunting is nothing, especially when the conditions aren’t ideal. That’s just my opinion.