Freshman Class of 2023- who is in it?

[mtwarden]

I think he meant is your brother in law hunting too

 

[Cbf6768]

I think he meant is your brother in law hunting too

I guess I misunderstood- still trying to figure out how this site works- as for my brother n law- he may hunt caribou if the opportunity presents but not sheep or griz- likely just me

 

[jofes]

I guess I misunderstood- still trying to figure out how this site works- as for my brother n law- he may hunt caribou if the opportunity presents but not sheep or griz- likely just me

It will be awesome to have him along for the adventure, the Tyrrells and the whole crew are great. Coolest place on earth.

 

[Cspraggins]

well.....

I've sent in a check to the outfitter for half the hunt (less the deposit made two years ago)
I've made my airline reservations (to Fairbanks & return)
I've made my hotel reservations for my first days there, still need to book a room for my last day there
I've talked to the taxidermist (who is also the expeditor that the outfitter uses), happens to be in the same town which makes it handy
Outfitter will soon be sending info on securing licenses and the charter flight from Fairbanks to the lodge
I've been hiking our single tracks daily and strength training twice a week
Gear list is getting honed

just 190 days to go

Same boat here. I am hunting with Cabot Pitts in the Wrangell’s. I have settled up for 75% of hunt cost at this point, and recently booked my commercial flights from Dallas to Fairbanks and back. I also got my flight from Fairbanks to Tok locked in this past Friday. Also have a hotel in Fairbanks the first night, and a hotel in Tok the nights before and after hunting.

Since my top-notch taxidermist in Texas retired (Jerry huffaker) last year, in still trying to decide between sending my trophy to Dewey or Monarch if I am successful.

At this point my gear is dialed in, and I just need to keep getting in better shape, practicing my shooting and trying to stay injury free. I am sitting at 188 lbs and doing a mix of body weight and heavy pack training, along with peloton rides. Trying to get between 175-177 without dropping any major muscle mass between now and July, and then just hold that steady until i am hunting September 1-10!

 

[mtwarden]

, and then just hold that steady until i am hunting September 1-10!

that's a full month after my Brooks hunt, how's the weather typically in the Wrangall's that time of year?

 

[Cspraggins]

that's a full month after my Brooks hunt, how's the weather typically in the Wrangall's that time of year?

My guide said average is lows in the 30's, highs in the 50's. This part of the season he expects less moisture, but I am sure this year will be the exception to the rule......

 

[mtwarden]

^ good deal- that doesn't sound too bad; the Brooks can get sketchy in August, guess even more so in September- glad I'm going in August

 

[schmalzy]

Same boat here. I am hunting with Cabot Pitts in the Wrangell’s. I have settled up for 75% of hunt cost at this point, and recently booked my commercial flights from Dallas to Fairbanks and back. I also got my flight from Fairbanks to Tok locked in this past Friday. Also have a hotel in Fairbanks the first night, and a hotel in Tok the nights before and after hunting.

Since my top-notch taxidermist in Texas retired (Jerry huffaker) last year, in still trying to decide between sending my trophy to Dewey or Monarch if I am successful.

At this point my gear is dialed in, and I just need to keep getting in better shape, practicing my shooting and trying to stay injury free. I am sitting at 188 lbs and doing a mix of body weight and heavy pack training, along with peloton rides. Trying to get between 175-177 without dropping any major muscle mass between now and July, and then just hold that steady until i am hunting September 1-10!

Excited for you. What’s your pack and rifle Weight sitting at?


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[JLMUELZ]

This is August 9th in the Brooks! 27 degrees and sporty.

 

[mtwarden]

^ I'm hoping for 40's, but going to well prepped for 20's

 

[Cspraggins]

Excited for you. What’s your pack and rifle Weight sitting at?


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Base pack weight - 24.9 lbs,
water - 8.8 lbs
Food -15 lbs.

All in I am sitting about 50 lbs. without firearm and what I am wearing.

gun with full magazine - 7.5 lbs

 

[Wanabe]

One more year of waiting for me
2024 is my year!

 

[DMiller6868]

August 15th in the NWT’s with Ravensthroat this year! Sheep and Caribou tags.

 

[30338]

They seem like a heck of an outfit from what I have seen. Should be an amazing trip.

 

[HuntInWild88]

This will be my first year also. Luckily I will be a resident so don't have to go through a guide. Unfortunately I will be traveling for work the month before season starts. So it should be fun!

 

[Big338]

I am up with Jim Lancaster Nahanni Butte Outfitters. Aug 20th-30. Dall and caribou. I am pumped and already packing and repacking bag.
Done a dall with bonnet plume in 2016. Amazing adventure.

 

[manitou1]

I'm in it Dall sheep in the Brooks in August 23, booked 2/21- yeah I'm just a little jacked

30 years applying here (Montana) for Bighorn, maybe I'll draw this year to make it really interesting!

Anyone else?

Just don't kill your guide by walking him to death Warden!

Excited to hear/read about your experience. Congratulations!

 

[mtwarden]

Just don't kill your guide by walking him to death Warden!

Excited to hear/read about your experience. Congratulations!

not likely, but I'm hoping I can at least keep up!

 

[f16jack]

Congrats. Enjoy your hunt.

 

[antlerless]

Brooks Range is one of my favorite places in AK. You will enjoy it.