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Big Game Hunting => Out Of State Hunting => Topic started by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 06, 2013, 04:35:41 PM

Title: DIY Kenai Mts Caribou hunt.
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 06, 2013, 04:35:41 PM: My hunting partner Tony gave me permission to post these pix from his recent 2013 Kenai Mts Caribou hunt. This is a drawing hunt and a lot of work, especially solo as he did this time. He's done this hunt a couple times. He's actually taken an even bigger bull a few years back.

His story. He was planning a later hunt because he couldn't take time off work as someone else at the office had that week reserved. Then the guy came in and said he was changing his time off so all of a sudden there as a window of opportunity. Now, Tony is a guy who likes to have everything planned out ahead of time including contingencies, being ex military. I'm usually the fly by the seat of your pants partner. But this time, the weather was right and Tony grabbed the opportunity. He drove down and hiked in, camping at tree level. He planned on hiking on in the big ridge to where he'd hunted before the next day. Then he got looking around and spotted a small bull. Being in his late 50's Tony decided not to spit in Providence's eye if he could take the bull this relatively easy. As he was glassing things out He spotted another set of antlers. A bit larger set of antlers, so he got set up and waited. at almost dark, the bull stood up and gave him a shot and it was all over. Well, except for the pack. He got the bull gutted and half skinned out to let it cool down, then got some sleep. In the morning, three packs and he had the meat and gear back to the trail. Then it was a matter of getting it to the truck. He was one tired but satisfied puppy when he finished.

Not bad for a seat of your pants hunt. Being familiar with this hunt helped him immensely. It pays to get out there off the road, even if you are a "past your prime" hunter. I have nothing but respect for his success.

Resting at camp.
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 06, 2013, 04:37:18 PM: There's the bulls!
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 06, 2013, 04:39:27 PM: Looking down at Turnagin Arm and Hope. The bulls are on the knob on the left.
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 06, 2013, 04:40:51 PM: Got him!
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Post by: seth30 on October 06, 2013, 04:41:54 PM: Great job :tup: Looks like a wall hanger for sure!
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 06, 2013, 04:42:22 PM: Back at camp.
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 06, 2013, 04:44:03 PM: View from the bottom side.
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Post by: bearhunter99 on October 06, 2013, 05:08:59 PM: Beautiful pictures and a great bull! Congrats!
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Post by: bowhunterforever on October 07, 2013, 01:44:51 AM: Quote from: bearhunter99 on October 06, 2013, 05:08:59 PM
Beautiful pictures and a great bull! Congrats!
:yeah: :tup:
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Post by: MLBowhunting on October 07, 2013, 06:54:36 AM: looks like a great trip and a awesome bull. Tell him congrats :tup:
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Post by: boneaddict on October 07, 2013, 07:01:14 AM: Fantastic. Something I dream about doing one of these days. I did the DIY moose hunt. I would love to do something like this next.
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Post by: AKBowman on October 12, 2013, 07:34:55 PM: Bone,

Let me know if you want to get it done I know plenty of opps over the counter. The kenai range hunt is a draw but available for non-residents. There are more registration permits available now than ever before, plenty of opportunity for excellent moose hunting just outside of anchorage.
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 12, 2013, 08:14:33 PM: Looks like a great hunt! Congratz to the hunter!