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    Possible to move to Alaska? What's going on?

    Been wanting to move up there for some time. Got a job offer. Looked into moving options (I have minimal possessions and a vehicle.) The ferry from Bellingham doesn't go anywhere in March? Is it shut down? Seems the only option is to sell my vehicle, have my firearms and ammo shipped to an...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    What is the reason you live there and what kinds of things do you like to do?
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Thanks for all the replies. Lots of good points made. Friends and connections will be essential and hopefully I can meet some like-minded people who I can help as needed too. Will definitely look into getting situated for a year or more before getting too deep into things. For now I'm...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    It's necessary to harvest every ounce of meat, and it should be. I didn't mean any disrespect to any animal or subsistence hunters by implying I wouldn't recover everything. I always do my own processing and do very well. The normal standard isn't something that should be done on site. It's also...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Thanks so much. I will have more questions as time goes on, if you don't mind me messaging you
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Thanks. I might just camp there in the summer months and explore little towns, historical sites, etc when it gets into fall. May hold off on hunting anything. But I need to eventually so the information is as good now as later, and would let me know what kind of places to look for. Maybe the...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Yeah that's worst case scenario. I would ditch anything but necessities and keep a tarp, saw, folding shovel and hatchet. And knifes, easy efficient food etc etc. Could improvise with deadwood (or whatever wood in an emergency) and evergreen/pine branches plus snow if I had to drop weight much...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Two weeks walking. Maybe close to 100 miles I'd guess. If there's BLM or other public land within that range. If not, I'd have to tell someone and make an agreement if I want to go further and can't get vehicle started to get back etc. It has handled -50 wind chill for a week with an ok battery...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    You make a lot of good points. Mechanical failure can happen to anyone. The goal is to be "good" enough to last to the end of the October hunting seasons, no matter what. When it's too cold there are cheap short term rentals near Fairbanks so I planned on seeing places not far from there. Say...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    I will take you up on that. I have to wait until next year. Want to save more.. the border to Canada is closed still for "unessential travel" and the ferry from WA is more expensive than I thought. I also am not in a huge rush because I have a lot to learn. And apparently even if the Canada...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    I'm well aware. I've read it. Somebody mentioned good things about the gold dots but no idea what page. I think it may be better than the 77 tmk in some or most uses. Can't say if it's for sure better for hunting too, but I've had instant drops with the same placement using bonded 223 than ANY...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    That's not very nice man. I've read the book. That kid didn't have any experience, no plan, no supplies, no research etc. I'm doing the exact opposite. Trying to learn. I'm reading the 1966 Polar Manual. Check it out. Opsec. Not posting a picture but I'll do one better. I'll try to meet you...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Aw you don't really wish me luck though. Not only am I humbly asking to learn what I need to know, I'm very thankful for it. Sour and toxic comments aren't really helpful. How would you like me to respond to those? I'll follow the rules I think asking for a discussion on all the stuff I don't...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Joke responses aren't going to be taken seriously by somebody asking serious questions. I think anybody who can carry a conversation understands that. I've thanked those who give helpful responses. Open to hearing anything objectively. So long as it's constructive. But I've learned some ppl love...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Yeah I thought we were having fun. Serious or helpful responses get a thank you. Jokes get jokes. No hard feelings
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Ok boomer
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Thanks for the helpful post. Some of the DNR maps and management descriptions list a few shotgun only areas. They're close to Anchorage if I remember. I think the bigger-game seasons are mostly September-November. I've hunted and camped in Northern WI which is similar in some ways. I don't know...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    I guess even Alaska has their city people/Anchorage lol. Are people from the city allowed to use the term "sourdough?" Not from FL. I find myself mostly addressing ad hominems with no substance. I think it might be more appropriate for some of you to say "I have no idea/have never done any of...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    Caliber is probably the least important aspect of this trip. With an AR I wouldn't need the weight of a handgun and ammo either. A 308 bolt gun is an option, but trying to think as efficient as possible. Some areas are shotgun only, so that is a possibility. Also will probably take a bow to keep...
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    Want to hunt and camp in Alaska.

    I plan on going next summer to camp on blm or other public lands, as well as hit every hunting season I can. Probably stay in Fairbanks when necessary. I've never been to Alaska and it's always been a dream of mine. I'm from a northern state and am used to cold weather hunting and camping. I...
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