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  1. Arcticmanak

    Moose hit hard by snow n bears

    I'm hearing low harvest reports from most hunters I know, as in seeing few or no moose around the interior. I concur that the deep snow coupled with the freezing rainstorm we had in Dec of 21' put a hurt on the moose and then the wolves picked them off.
  2. Arcticmanak

    2023 Alaska Moose Hunt Success

    Awesome! Congratulations.
  3. Arcticmanak

    WTS Kowa Deals You Never Expected - Take A Look

    That is a smokin deal on those Prominar 10.5x44 binos. Wow wow wow.
  4. Arcticmanak

    PEAX SOLITUDE 4 TIPI GIVEAWAY

    I like the reinforced guy out points that not only provide strength and stability, but prevent sagging and loss of available internal space. I know a guide here in Alaska that is using the Solitude at present and I look forward to hearing his thoughts at season's end.
  5. Arcticmanak

    Interior Alaska Bull Moose Success

    Preseason scouting allowed us to locate what we thought would be a dynamite area for this fall's moose hunt. There was dynamite, but the fuse was much longer than we anticipated! I would be hunting with my adult sons and looking forward to spending time together on this hunt. We hunted a river...
  6. Arcticmanak

    Tricks

    That bull is definitely not 50", but would need a better angle to see if it has 3 brows, but probably not. I've toted a scapula around and found that if in prolonged wet weather they tend to get slimy and soften, and eventually start to crack and fall apart when raking on trees and brush. I...
  7. Arcticmanak

    Who is moose hunting 2023?

    AK resident here and will be moose hunting in the interior. I sure hope we get some cooler temps as it has been hot, hot, hot for these parts.
  8. Arcticmanak

    Who Uses Walking Sticks for Hunting?

    I started using trekking poles a few years ago and will never look back. The carbon fiber trekking poles sold at Costco are the best deal going anywhere. Around $20 last time I saw them. I grabbed a couple sets. I've taken a tumble in the mountains and broken them, but other than that they...
  9. Arcticmanak

    Favorite Sheep Hunting Pants

    Stone Glacier De Havilland lites.
  10. Arcticmanak

    Alaska Plane Crash Claims Pilot and Hunter

    Sad story here but a hunter and pilot lost their lives this week the day before sheep opener. Condolences to the families and friends of those involved, and thank you to the crews that attempted a recovery. https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/08/12/2-men-dead-denali-park-plane-crash/
  11. Arcticmanak

    Alaska DIY Moose, The Inside Scoop, by Billy Molls

    Same here. Error 404.
  12. Arcticmanak

    Pics of Custom Knives

    Birch bark handle I made with ironwood spacers and black G10. Carbon steel blade with mustard patina.
  13. Arcticmanak

    German Precision Optics Question

    He asked specifically for input from people with firsthand experience with GPO optics. I don't really care about the name. Big deal, they are capitalizing on the history of their management/ownership with well known German optics manufacturers, and their headquarters, design, QC are in Germany...
  14. Arcticmanak

    Debating pack options

    Am I correct to assume your buddies are hunting too? I would recommend you guys set a boundary of how far you will shoot a moose from camp. One guy gets all gung ho after a big bull and shoots it three miles from camp and then you all spend 2+ days packing it out, you might relegate him to to...
  15. Arcticmanak

    German Precision Optics Question

    I have the GPO Passion HD 10x42. Last year after comparing the Maven B6 10x50, Kowa Genesis 10.5x44 and GPO Passion HD 10x42 I decided to keep the GPO's. Optically, ergonomically they were absolutely the best choice for me. You can read about my experience here...
  16. Arcticmanak

    Moose Caliber: Maine

    That is some sound advice right there!
  17. Arcticmanak

    A place for 15x Binos in Alaska?

    I've not had any need for them. What little use you might have those Maven's might be all you need in 15x. I'd save that money for the inevitable purchase of more appropriate/necessary gear. Congratulations on the move!
  18. Arcticmanak

    Vortex has no value.

    I have a Vortex spotter (razor), binos (viper) and rifle scope (crossfire) and am happy with the quality and performance of all of them.
  19. Arcticmanak

    Thoughts on GPO Optics

    Last year, after comparing the Maven B6 10x50, Kowa Genesis 10.5x44 and GPO Passion HD 10x42 I decided to keep the GPO's. I am impressed with them. I prefer the size, weight, focus wheel, and eye cups on the GPO's over the other models I tried. I could not discern but the faintest difference...
  20. Arcticmanak

    WTS Many Knives for Sale, Benchmade, Kestrel Gerber and Buck

    Is the Gerber Gator s30v steel?

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