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    Gear and meat care questions

    Okay for the last 20+ years I have kept my meat within 50ft of my tent . I try not to put meat in game bags unless there are bugs .I usually stack brush- lay meat on it then brush over the top with a tarp over that. Never had a problem (yet) .I have been on some hunts without seeing a bear and...
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    AKWSF Banquet

    I will there super stoked to support a great organization
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    Federal Proposals to CLOSE Alaska's GMU 23 and 26A to caribou and moose hunters

    I am a born and bred Alaskan I have hunted in the Arctic for over 25years . I live in Juneau but caribou and moose have been in my diet since I was a baby as my Dad harvested these animals to feed a growing family. Every scrap of of our animals is used . The money I pay to air transporters...
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    Alaska DIY Caribou

    Okay after spending over 20yrs hunting caribou in northwest Alaska I would highly suggest throwing down for a airplane . You will spend close to the same amount anyways and your hunt quality will be significantly less . The flight in and out is worth the price of admission anyways . I would...
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    If you could caribou hunt once

    I honestly believe that your most important asset is time use lots of it do not be rushed. I have been chasing these critters for over 20yrs . I have gotten it done it 2 days and streched it out to over 10 and then some. I have seen plenty of folks come up from the lower 48 and be to rushed...
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    Chichagof Island mid November

    There are no black bears just coastal brown bears.(the real big ones) Look into getting a bicycle in there it would greatly open up your hunting area I have hunted that area with a bike and even if you have to push it you can haul multiple deer on it down the road. Do not forget a grunt call...
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    Northern Air Trophy

    Hunt hard enjoy your time do not read half of this crap as it makes no sense . I will be their again this year that should say enough. Matt really likes to take only returning clients so right on ! I have hunted from spots 150miles out to spots within cell range of Kotz.The caribou are...
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    Northern Air Trophy

    Just a heads up I have hunted the Kivalina drainages on 3 different occasions with NAT and probably only saw 3000 animals
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    Northern Air Trophy

    If you are given the chance to go with these people jump on it.I have been hunting with them for over 15years Matt is probably the best off airport pilot in the state just remember he will get you there the rest is up to you the caribou and the weather
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    Golden Eagle Outfitters recommendations?

    absolutely solid top notch
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    Alaska DIY Caribou Hunt - Arctic Air

    Time do not rush give yourself extra time for weather delays coming and going too many people plan the hunt of a lifetime only to try to do a 6 day hunt which turns into 3-4 due to unforeseen delays.As far as bears go bring a good camera and enjoy the experience.I am born and raised in...
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    Welp I’m Booked for 2019

    meat care in the field is of utmost importance if you do this step correct you will not have any problems getting your meat home be diligent leave everything on bone including backstrap with loins plus the neck bone these out the morning of field departure
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    Caribou Fly in Hunt

    I would also suggest the most important thing is time.I have seen too many guys plan a 6day hunt only to get weathered out for 2 and only have 4days to hunt.I am a Alaska resident and take 2 full weeks I do not stress if the weather goes bad or the caribou are not moving I have sat in spots for...
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    Alaska Unit 23 Federal Land Status

    I would not worry The guys at golden eagle will take you to a good spot.I have been hunting out of Kotz for 20yrs with Matt Owen of NAT he has always been awesome caribou are weird and move around a lot I have hunted them on both federal and state lands there is a lot of territory around I...
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    Caribou Hunt

    caribou I would highly suggest flying out to me the most thing in caribou hunting is time.Too many folks head to up here for a 7 day hunt to get weathered or otherwise delayed.Caribou are fickle creatures and a barren wasteland can turn epic in a day as well as the other way around.I have been...
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    Unit closure alaska

    I just returned from a caribou hunt in unit 23 state land.We saw a few hundred caribou harvested a few nice bulls and had a great time.I saw lots of cows and calves and the bulls that were harvested had plenty of fat on them.What I did not see in Kotz was resturants with patrons or planes flying...
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    Unit closure alaska

    I am headin to kotz sept 9 to hunt with northern air trophy and matt owen.I have hunted with nat for 10 years and I am a lifelong Alaskan. I carefully and meticously take care of every ounce of meat I harvest as that is what my family subsists on throughout the year.Matt Owen and all of the air...
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