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  1. Northern Shrike

    So the person survived a Grizzly bear attack by killing the bear, but the rest of us should do it differently. Makes sense, right?

    I live in Southcentral Alaska and have never had to use bear spray or a firearm defensively. I follow many of the practices in the article, but obviously they don’t always work. I carry a 10mm outdoors when I’m not carrying a rifle. That being said I do own bear spray and have practiced with...
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    Hip Waders and Boots for Moose

    I like the rubber lacrosse hip waders for canoeing, have been comfortable and durable for me so far. For rubber boot xtratuffs are a comfortable option. The Grundens boots are more durable, but I don’t like them as much on uneven terrain.
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    Painting a Canoe

    I was fortunate enough to find a lightweight canoe with a grass camouflage pattern already. Good luck on your project; I’m interested in the process!
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    The do it all self-defense pistol

    Yeah, no great love for the Glock sights here
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    The do it all self-defense pistol

    Another for the Glock 29. Good option for carrying outdoors as well as concealed when I choose.
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    FNG In Alaska

    Welcome! I’m Alaskan born and raised too, but fairly new to hunting and fishing.
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    Hypothetical - You can only bring one firearm….

    Stainless Sako 30-06 for me.
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    FNG from Alaska

    Welcome from the Kenai Peninsula! My favorite animals to go after so far are the black bears, especially the ones on the mountainsides eating berries in the fall.
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    How does your job prepare you for the mountain?

    I work on a boat buying salmon from commercial fishermen. Long hours sorting fish, driving, and setting up/taking down deck gear, but also some great opportunities to hike, glass mountains and stalk black bears. Come fall I’ll probably wish I’d done more squats, more miles and fewer ice cream...
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    Hello!

    Welcome, I’m glad to receive advice here and hope it goes well for you!
  11. Northern Shrike

    Lucky to be alive! Alaska Elk

    Sounds like all of your training prior to the hunt was wise. Glad you made it, thanks for sharing!
  12. Northern Shrike

    Is 22-250 "enough gun" on wolves?

  13. Northern Shrike

    Is 22-250 "enough gun" on wolves?

    I shot three recently (one large, two one-year olds) with 30-06 using Hornady 178 gr ELD-X; all three were neck/head shots in the 20-35 yard range and all dropped immediately. Exit holes were large, but my cartridge selection was based on bear/moose, so .22-250 would be smaller than I’m...
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    Overthink Water Filtration and Storage with me

    I’ll second this! On my last hunt I got a little wet on the hike up the trail and camped on a high shelf of a ridge, woke up cold in the middle of the night with temps below freezing. Boiled water, put it in my nalgene and was able to sleep a few more hours. I like using the Sawyer squeeze...
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    How careful with water?

    When I’m higher up in the mountains, I will often drink straight from streams and springs without filtering it, but as I get into areas where the animal activity is higher (beavers, moose, bear, etc.) I will filter or boil my water. I am more careful in the lake systems where there is a lot of...
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    Gore-Tex Jacket Wet Inside

    Gore tex is a great material in the right application, I agree with the pit zips - any venting you can do will help with moisture build up. Sometimes other fabrics are better; I was given an old Filson wool coat that does an excellent job of keeping me dry and is quieter than my synthetic rain...
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    Most expensive thing you lost while hunting

    Some rough losses here! I’ve helped a couple of my friends find their nice cameras after setting them down and walking or paddling away.
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    Synthetic type boot for Alaska sheep hunt?

    I really like my La Sportiva TX4 Mid GTX shoes for the backpacking and hunting I have done in the Kenai Mountains; they are lightweight and do a good job of keeping my feet dry with gaiters. I would want sturdier boots for a sheep hunt; has anyone tried the La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX boots?
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    2022 Alaska Goat Hunt Story

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing, I have spent time in heavy rain in Prince William Sound, but it sure is beautiful when the sun is shining.
  20. Northern Shrike

    General Purpose Rifle... Bolt or AR?

    My Ruger SFAR weighs 8.67 lbs in 308 with a 2-7 scope on it. It would probably make a sweet rifle for one to do it all, but for my use (mostly hunting) I would probably choose a lighter all weather bolt rifle in .30-06 or 300 win mag. For what it’s worth I also like to carry a .22 pistol with me...

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