FNG Long time lurker first time poster Florida, drew musk ox tag for Nunivak island august

[rkmagg0]

First post here. I have used rokslide for the last few years to prepare for western big game hunts last 5 years.

Hailing from Florida but yet to earn the title of Florida man.

Headed to Nunivak Island in August for Musk Ox, will be looking for any info, tips for the hunt as I have never been to alaska before


Thanks for everything and Thanks for the great forum

 

[MTNRCHR]

1. mosquitoes are terrible
2. patience with EVERYTHING
3. bring a big tote full of produce for locals, use it to haul hide and horns for flight back
4. muck boots
5. salt for hide

 

[wildwilderness]

Wow that’s a big logistical hunt for your first one. Should be successful though once you figure it all out.

Rifle hunting for musk ox is not difficult once you find a mature bull (you really need to learn how to identify one). If you bowhunt then musk ox are a perfect quarry!

 

[Dented]

Now THAT'S a hunt of a lifetime!
Remarkable area.

 

[rkmagg0]

1. mosquitoes are terrible
2. patience with EVERYTHING
3. bring a big tote full of produce for locals, use it to haul hide and horns for flight back
4. muck boots
5. salt for hide

Thanks for the input, why muck boots? have you done this hunt?

 

[Steve O]

My hunt started Sept 1. I did not run into any mosquitos and wore regular boots but I concentrated on the part of the island that had a few hills.

Bring LOTS of patience as travel is intense and the speed of life on the island is pretty darn slow.

I tried to document my hunt here:

Best September Ever…

 

[rkmagg0]

I read your story, great article! I have a few specific questions if you are willing to answer.

What maps did you use?

Did you use an ATV during your hunt?

Thanks

 

[Steve O]

I’m almost certain that was pre OnX for me; almost always I ordered a MyTopo map.

No 4 wheelers, my transporter dropped me via boat out in the ocean and I hiked.

 

[eddielasvegas]

As the self-appointed chairman of the welcoming committee, it is my privilege to extend a laurel, and hearty handshake (virtual, of course) to our new ( ) FL member.


Eddie

 

[Turkeytider]

1. mosquitoes are terrible
2. patience with EVERYTHING
3. bring a big tote full of produce for locals, use it to haul hide and horns for flight back
4. muck boots
5. salt for hide

Sounds like the REAL work starts after one pulls the trigger!
If one hunts something on an island, isn`t one pretty much guaranteed success? Just wondering, never hunted anything confined to an island before.

 

[bushboy6291]

Welcome to Rok FNG