Starbailey
FNG
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- May 23, 2023
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I'm still in shock just how well my trip with Blackstone Outfitters went this year. This was the 4th time hunting with them so I knew what to expect . Past hunts had filled a fannin tag(1st), dall sheep, moose(2nd), and in 2023 with me killing a great B&C caribou but no grizzly. I realize just how difficult getting a bear can be as this was the 3rd hunt with a bear tag. Hunting is hunting with no guarantees. After I arrived in camp & had my tags in hand I was flown out to a comfortable cabin for the start of my hunt.
The next morning had my guide Eric & I on a hill glassing a river bottom for bear for several hours. With no luck we jumped in an Argo and headed out into the tundra. Several hours later Eric spots a wolverine working a hill side. Its the first one I've seen while hunting and decided to keep track of him to see if we could get closer. As we were within 800 yards he decides it's time to leave & moves off behind a large hill. Bummer, but we're grizzly hunting anyhow and start to glass. no sooner the little guy comes back around the hill moving in our direction. Eric starts blowing a predator call & here he comes! I set up in an opening and try to track him through the tundra but he will not slow down. I see a spot and wisper to Eric if he can stop him in that spot it might work out. Eric hits the call just on the edge stopping him at 275 giving me a perfect broadside shot. He rolled out of sight at the shot. First day and just killed a wolverine! At least I wont be going home empty handed.
The next morning had my guide Eric & I on a hill glassing a river bottom for bear for several hours. With no luck we jumped in an Argo and headed out into the tundra. Several hours later Eric spots a wolverine working a hill side. Its the first one I've seen while hunting and decided to keep track of him to see if we could get closer. As we were within 800 yards he decides it's time to leave & moves off behind a large hill. Bummer, but we're grizzly hunting anyhow and start to glass. no sooner the little guy comes back around the hill moving in our direction. Eric starts blowing a predator call & here he comes! I set up in an opening and try to track him through the tundra but he will not slow down. I see a spot and wisper to Eric if he can stop him in that spot it might work out. Eric hits the call just on the edge stopping him at 275 giving me a perfect broadside shot. He rolled out of sight at the shot. First day and just killed a wolverine! At least I wont be going home empty handed.
