Kodiak island blacktail

[Snowwolfe]

Speaking of Kodiak, I know the winter is not yet over but how was the winter on the deer population?

 

[Mangata]

Minimal snow thus far with no lasting accumulation at lower elevations. Looking like a good year for over winter survival!!

 

[DougR67]

Minimal snow thus far with no lasting accumulation at lower elevations. Looking like a good year for over winter survival!!

I spoke to ADF&G last week and they said the same thing.

 

[DougR67]

Late October thru early December was my normal fall season.

We have a group starting opening day. We're hoping due to everyone's reluctance to hunt early season we will be the only ones hunting. ( A guy can hope can't he?)

 

[FAAFO]

If you’re hunting mature bucks I’d be more concerned with what the winters were like 4 to 5 years ago. #iykyk

 

[BRWNBR]

We have a group starting opening day. We're hoping due to everyone's reluctance to hunt early season we will be the only ones hunting. ( A guy can hope can't he?)

Velvet bucks and bugs. Likely mostly going to be alpine deer and near the tops. Yes. You will have less people! lol

 

[DougR67]

Velvet bucks and bugs. Likely mostly going to be alpine deer and near the tops. Yes. You will have less people! lol

That's what we're thinking and hoping.

 

[FAAFO]

That's what we're thinking and hoping.

Early season has been pretty crowded last few years. Two years ago guys were getting stacked up on each other unfortunately. Be sure to bring bright tents. Helps pilots move on to the next spot.