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    Sitka Deer to the Kenai Peninsula

    I vote we put F&G in charge of managing Alaska's mosquitos. Once that happens I bet $100 within 5 years there will not be any left in the state. (Just kidding)
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    Alaska brown bear season….updated as season progresses

    Beautiful bears. How late (on average) do they usually maintain a nice coat? Congratulations to both the clients and you and your staff.
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    Rimfire scopes?

    I killed 100's of squirrels when we lived in TN and my favorite scope on a rimfire rifle was a Weaver 4x16. The 16X really helps when the range is pushing 100 yards.
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    spotter for solo AK backpack sheep hunt— 50,65,80?

    Nice to see that area has rebounded enough that F&G is giving permits out again. Good luck on your hunt. Tough area.
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    Longest someone has applied for a Unit or hunt

    I been applying for bison in Delta and bear on Kodiak since 1978. Never been drawn for either. In Alaska we don’t earn any type of points for years we apply, etc. Everyone is equal every year. With the exception of non residents who always seem to get the best bear permits if they have to hire...
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    Short barrels powder choices

    Only way to know for sure is to chrono the loads you shoot. Until then, everything else is just a guess. And the guesses are usually wrong.
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    California Revolver Hunting: .357 v .44

    I vote for the 44 and reload the ammo yourself. Once you get a 240-300 grain slug going 1100 fps pushing it faster accomplishes nothing as far as killing deer up to 50 yards away. Hit the deer in the front shoulders and its going down. Double lung it and you will have complete penetration and a...
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    What is on your hunting bucket list?

    Never thought we would move back to Alaska but here we are. And never thought I would want to shoot another grizzly/brownie but now find myself thinking about it a lot. Moose, caribou, and blacktail will always remain a staple simply for the meat. Turned 72 this past April and just celebrated...
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    Tikka T3 Rebarrel .280 AI or .338-06

    I practice what I preach. Last month sent a LH Ruger SS Hawkeye 30-06 barreled action off to McGowen for a 9.3x62 tube. If you’re remotely interested google it. Power wise it is nipping at the heels of the 375 H&H in a standard size action. Any moose hunter should consider having one one of...
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    Wall tent stove

    If you are tent camping try a Nuway stove: https://nuwaystove.com/product-category/propane-stove/ Plenty of people in Alaska speak highly of them. They are next on my list.
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    Tikka T3 Rebarrel .280 AI or .338-06

    If most of your shooting is no more than 300 yards go with the 9.3x62.
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    Braggin Board for Fishing!

    Friend invited the wife and I out for a couple of days of halibut fishing earlier this week. The weather cooperated and we limited out on both days and slayed the cod as well. Managed to stock the freezer with some superb fillets. We fished out of Deep Creek, Alaska. My friend knows these waters...
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    Rifle ice/snow freeze eval 2025

    This test mirrors my findings as to why I stopped using Remington 700's when hunting on Kodiak Island for blacktail in Nov and Dec. The enclosed sides of the trigger blocks the water from escaping and then it freezes. Shame you did not test Ruger 77/Hawkeyes and Savage 110's. I think you would...
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    Argali Yukon 8p review

    Looks like a decent tent for a fall float hunt in Alaska.
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    How many miles did you walk on your sheep/goat hunt?

    The last dall sheep I shot…….parked my truck at the Crystalline Hills on the road to McCarthy. Spent most of the day hiking up. Killed one, boned it out, and made it back to the truck by midnight. That was in the early 90’s. Not sure if the area is still open or not. Guessing I walked maybe 3 miles
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    Kodiak island blacktail

    About 10 trips to Kodiak. Each lasting about a week and all were camping out in an Arctic Oven tent. No issues with bears. I once shot a nice buck just after we left camp. Decided to gut it out and continue hunting. Later that day went to retrieve the buck and it was gone. Next day did some...
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    Struggling with cartridge selection.

    Bang flops are just as much bullet placement as they are anything else. Break the front shoulders and the deer is going down. Either the 308 or 358 will work well. But like others say, neither will excell at deflecting brush.
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    Cameraland Question

    Your ordered one of the hottest items in the firearm world at the moment. Every retailer and plenty of consumers are trying to put their hands on one. Just be patient. Or buy the Garmin unit.
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    Blaser R8 Ultimate w/ATZL Trigger

    The R8 has other advantages as well. Generally they are shorter than comparable bolt action rifles, they are a “take down” meaning they are much easier to travel with. This is especially useful when flying into an area in a bush plane or getting into camp on a ATV or UTV. Plus it is the safest...
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    338 vs 375 for Alaskan brown bear?

    For a dedicated Brown bear rifle I can not imagine a better choice than the Ruger Guide rifle in 375 Ruger. It has it all, power, reliable trigger in sub freezing conditions, controlled round feed, short, and the adjustable stock makes more sense than most people think. You do not want to be...

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