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Federal Proposals to CLOSE Alaska's GMU 23 and 26A to caribou and moose hunters
Its been done that way for a long time. Their traditional areas along the river are more or less protected with the air transport corridor ban. The belief that a few hundred non-local hunters spread out over 20,000sq miles can set up a barricade for a 10 of 1000s of caribou is laughable at... -
Federal Proposals to CLOSE Alaska's GMU 23 and 26A to caribou and moose hunters
That was one of my points i made in the letter I sent off. The harvest has remained constant for decades, and 40 years ago there was 1/2 to 1/3 as many caribou, yet they still killed 12-15k. I included a question asking if any studies have been conducted to prove that 2-stroke motor noise and... -
Horn plugs
Some people are bothered by the fact that someone drills a hole in their horn. Those that are proud, are just boasting or making film. I'm not sure it makes any difference one way or the other. The premise is that it will reduce poaching because all sheep should have a plug. However not every... -
If you were Alone...
My wife is hooked on this show. I've watched a few, and it seems that those that constantly bring up predators never make it. Being scared of your surroundings doesn't seem to make for a long-term win. Seems like food is pretty much the limiting factor. I don't think shelter is that big of an...- Bambistew
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DIY Hike in AK Sheep
If you want to reduce the chances of seeing people, go in August 21 or later. About 60% of all sheep hunting is done in the first 10 days, another 20-25% in the next 10, and the rest of the season sees very little to no pressure. Conditions get worse obviously the longer you wait, but on a walk... -
DIY Hike in AK Sheep
Walk in until you run into the fly-in hunters then keep walking. JK Good luck. Just go for it and don't worry about out pacing the next guy, because you won't. -
15 NR points
You can draw probably 80% of thrid season tags. You can kill a 170 class buck in most any unit with luck and knowing what you're doing. Good luck -
Mountain Hunting Regrets
Running out of pre-cooked bacon Running out of Snickers forgetting my stove and filter on a 10 day fly out trip Not having a spare light source when a headlamp craps out echo the shortcut mentioned above - a 4 hour hike turned into 20 -
Binocular power for guided sheep hunt
You won't be hunting sheep in low light conditions such as dawn and dusk. It will likely be light out for 20hrs or more. Don't really need a large field of view, as you'll be sitting and glsssing a lot, with plenty of time to scan. My wife has 8x binos and always want to use my 10x. -
Colorado winter kill South Gunny Basin??
I'm betting point creep will be 2-3 points in most units. Latest seasons in a very long time/ever, people sitting on piles of points, many will jump in knowing they have 2-3 extra and may end up not drawing. Best of luck in the draw, it will be a wild one for sure. -
DS138 ship creek sheep permit
The size is small because the majority who draw the tag shoot the first legal ram they see. Best of luck. Put in the time and you'll get one. -
Which Sheep Caliber
3 of those are basically a 270 winchester. I wouldn't worry much about griz. Being baranoid is a thing, but doubtful you'll even see one much less need to defend yourself on a guided hunt. You odds of crashing in on the way in and out are higher. Invest in a helmet... I'd pick one of the short... -
How heavy is your pack?
I have a video somewhere in some pretty serious winds inside the tent. It was gusting over 40, easy. Probably the worst winds I've camped in. It didn't flatten it, but it pushed it in pretty good. Have also had some terrible wind storms in the BA and it came out fine. I'm not sure I'd take it... -
How heavy is your pack?
I have a BA copper spur 3 for 2 man hunts. weighs about 4.5lbs. Its 10yrs old now, going to get the newer UL version that's like 3.5lbs. For a solo i use mountain hardwear Supermega UL, its 2.5lbs +/-. Sweet little tent, basically the Fly Creek clone. -
Judging Legal Dall Sheep
Look at every sheep mount you can find, and every picture/video you can scour of live sheep. When they look at you head on, look at the tips, they should come up past the eye, or at least past the bridge of the nose. If the tips are really thin and hard to see. Good chance its a dink. There... -
DS138 ship creek sheep permit
Have you hunted sheep before? The success rate is like 25% for that hunt, the sheep are professionals, and the terrain isn't that forgiving. OTC tags have higher success rates in many areas. Weather/fog also plays a factor. Good luck! -
How heavy is your pack?
Usually around 55, with rifle and 2l of water. Split tent and spotter/tripod with partner. Usually only take one rifle, sometimes leave a spare at the strip. Sometimes bring it. If I go solo, I'm about 3lbs heavier. When the wife goes, she's usually around 35-38, and i'm still at around 55. 10... -
2020 Moose Hunt Sheds
I have a set I will mount one day, just don't have wall space for it, too many other mounts. A 70in euro takes up about 3 sheep worth of wallspace. -
Unit 13 Hunts
Here's my take on it, and I'm sure some may disagree... 13A has the most sheep and the most sheep hunters. Access from highway or ATV. 13B has very few sheep. Hasn't been a ram killed in it in the last 4-5 years. 13C also has very few accessible sheep (big chunks of private), and what few... -
19C or 25A
Depends... on a lot of things, based purely on success rates, 19C has a higher percent success for guided hunters last 10 years ~76% vs ~68% This last year was a tough year in 25A it appears... success rate was down near 60%. Could be weather, could be low sheep numbers. Personally, it would...
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