40 mile herd

[280Ackley]

Flying out on Friday to go up and hunt the fortymile herd in the Tok area. Anyone have any idea of how the migration is going this year? This is my first hunt in Alaska!!! I am super excited and any info would be greatly appreciated!

Justin

 

[Yellowknife]

Per the hotline, the majority of the herd is in the roadless area. "Widely Scattered" which is what the almost always say this time of year. As of the 26th, 53 caribou had been reported from Zone 2. Seems like a decent success rate to me. Good luck.

1*(907)*267-2310 for the hotline.


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[bowuntr]

Are you hunting off ATV's or doing a drop camp? Ed F

 

[280Ackley]

Atv's and foot.

Justin

 

[Kevin Dill]

I talked with my friend who is a pilot. About a week ago the caribou were mostly dispersed in the roadless areas and were not really moving. Just hanging out and feeding.

I hope you get into them.

 

[280Ackley]

How bad will the bugs be this time of year?

Justin

 

[AK Troutbum]

I would guess that the worst bug irritation will be from white socks and possibly yellow jackets if you kill something. Fortunately both go to bed at sunset.


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[VernAK]

Frost here last night!

 

[Kevin Dill]

Frost here last night!

That's hard on gardens and almost as hard on a guy hunting moose in 10 days!

 

[Nick Muche]

Weather looks to be in the 30s here in about a week!

 

[Yellowknife]

That's hard on gardens and almost as hard on a guy hunting moose in 10 days!

Perfect moose weather. Cold gets bulls moving in the day and makes meat care easy. Love it. (headed out tomorrow)

Doesn't hurt the caribou hunting a bit either.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Perfect moose weather. Cold gets bulls moving in the day and makes meat care easy. Love it. (headed out tomorrow)

Doesn't hurt the caribou hunting a bit either.

Yup, absolutely no down side to sub freezing night time temps.


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[Yellowknife]

Yup, absolutely no down side to sub freezing night time temps.

I admit, a heated tent helps with moral though.

 

[Nick Muche]

I have seen less than 5 moose in and around town since March. Last year, I'd guess I saw a moose or two each day. Looking forward to being able to do a little hunting each day before and after work starting Thursday! The cold weather will be welcomed.

 

[280Ackley]

You guys are getting me even more excited!!!! What do you think about 168gr Berger at 2960 fps for a brown bear?!?! Just in case

Justin

 

[Nick Muche]

I think that if a bow will kill one, that your gun will be just fine.

 

[280Ackley]

Might have the bow with me too

 

[Kevin Dill]

I pull up the satellite image of my area every day and search for antlers.....

 

[Alaskan89]

You guys are getting me even more excited!!!! What do you think about 168gr Berger at 2960 fps for a brown bear?!?! Just in case����

Justin

Are you going guided?

 

[280Ackley]

With my Brother in law and buddy who live in Anchorage.

Justin