Post by: Odell on January 16, 2019, 08:19:43 PM
Other than that its pretty great
Post by: Alchase on January 16, 2019, 08:31:06 PM
The way you know this reality TV show is super fake is that they somehow survive hunting and fishing in Alaska without any KUIU, Sitka, First Lite, Kifaru etc.
Other than that its pretty great
I use to like it, then the whiney old guy Bob Hart? The one that kept crashing his plain, just started driving me nuts :bash:
I can't even hear that guys voice without wanting to turn the channel now.
The younger (newer) characters are interesting. I thought it odd, that in the early shows they would wait to the last day of moose season to hunt moose, when they food source for the year depended on getting a moose.
Call me food motivated, getting food would be my highest priority. :dunno:
Post by: JoeE on January 16, 2019, 09:06:05 PM
The way you know this reality TV show is super fake is that they somehow survive hunting and fishing in Alaska without any KUIU, Sitka, First Lite, Kifaru etc.
Other than that its pretty great
I use to like it, then the whiney old guy Bob Hart? The one that kept crashing his plain, just started driving me nuts :bash:
I can't even hear that guys voice without wanting to turn the channel now.
The younger (newer) characters are interesting. I thought it odd, that in the early shows they would wait to the last day of moose season to hunt moose, when they food source for the year depended on getting a moose.
Call me food motivated, getting food would be my highest priority. :dunno:
Bob Hart died of cancer about a year and a half ago, so you won’t be hearing him on the show anymore. As I’ve made some friends in Fairbanks in recent years I’ve heard locals talk about Bob Hart and Heimo Korth as they are the real deal.
Post by: actionshooter on January 16, 2019, 09:57:23 PM
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Post by: timberfaller on January 17, 2019, 08:23:51 AM
Seattle's homeless would probably fair better there then in Seattle! :chuckle: Bill Gates to the rescue!
Post by: Sandberm on January 17, 2019, 08:46:57 AM
I enjoy this show as it doesnt seem to be staged as much as others.
Thats my thoughts too.
The wife and I watched the first season recently on Hulu as we do not have cable/dish. We did not know there were more seasons. We'll have to watch for Hulu to load more.
Post by: Machias on January 17, 2019, 10:34:29 AM
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Post by: papaonthemountain on January 17, 2019, 12:07:56 PM
The pilot was not too ambitious nor picky in his quest. He tied a plastic fence, which was just a couple feet high, to his airplane and strung it down the gravel bar landing strip. He then set up under a wing in a comfortable camp chair. Their curiously and perceived fear of jumping the low fence pulled them in the trap.
Anyway, at the end of the hunt the lodge owner and myself donated our meat to Heimo. On the last flight out the plane was so loaded with meat for Heimo and camp gear that the passenger seat was taken out and my job was twofold. One, pull stumps and debris out on the landing strip so no one else could land at "the pilot's spot". Two, put the seat on my back and wade across the Coleen and trek to another landing spot. He then picked me up after delivering to Heimo.
Always regret not meeting him, but later he did send me a wolverine pelt and 4 autographed books for my boys.
You bet, I relive all the fond memories of that hunt when watching the tv episodes. If I may say, I think it is an absolute travesty that the feds are doing away with such a unique lifestyle.
Post by: Machias on January 17, 2019, 12:15:58 PM
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Post by: Odell on January 17, 2019, 06:06:40 PM
A bit off subject, but concerning Heimo. When working in Elfin Cove one of the clients was a pilot who lived in Fairbanks and knew Heimo from flying him/supplies into ANWR. At the end of the fishing season the lodge owner, myself, and the pilot flew into ANWR on the Coleen River for a caribou bow hunt. We happened to hit the migration in full force. It was a matter of picking out a bull and trying to get in front of him.That is awesome! What a great story
The pilot was not too ambitious nor picky in his quest. He tied a plastic fence, which was just a couple feet high, to his airplane and strung it down the gravel bar landing strip. He then set up under a wing in a comfortable camp chair. Their curiously and perceived fear of jumping the low fence pulled them in the trap.
Anyway, at the end of the hunt the lodge owner and myself donated our meat to Heimo. On the last flight out the plane was so loaded with meat for Heimo and camp gear that the passenger seat was taken out and my job was twofold. One, pull stumps and debris out on the landing strip so no one else could land at "the pilot's spot". Two, put the seat on my back and wade across the Coleen and trek to another landing spot. He then picked me up after delivering to Heimo.
Always regret not meeting him, but later he did send me a wolverine pelt and 4 autographed books for my boys.
You bet, I relive all the fond memories of that hunt when watching the tv episodes. If I may say, I think it is an absolute travesty that the feds are doing away with such a unique lifestyle.
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Post by: MtnMuley on January 17, 2019, 06:59:58 PM
A bit off subject, but concerning Heimo. When working in Elfin Cove one of the clients was a pilot who lived in Fairbanks and knew Heimo from flying him/supplies into ANWR. At the end of the fishing season the lodge owner, myself, and the pilot flew into ANWR on the Coleen River for a caribou bow hunt. We happened to hit the migration in full force. It was a matter of picking out a bull and trying to get in front of him.
The pilot was not too ambitious nor picky in his quest. He tied a plastic fence, which was just a couple feet high, to his airplane and strung it down the gravel bar landing strip. He then set up under a wing in a comfortable camp chair. Their curiously and perceived fear of jumping the low fence pulled them in the trap.
Anyway, at the end of the hunt the lodge owner and myself donated our meat to Heimo. On the last flight out the plane was so loaded with meat for Heimo and camp gear that the passenger seat was taken out and my job was twofold. One, pull stumps and debris out on the landing strip so no one else could land at "the pilot's spot". Two, put the seat on my back and wade across the Coleen and trek to another landing spot. He then picked me up after delivering to Heimo.
Always regret not meeting him, but later he did send me a wolverine pelt and 4 autographed books for my boys.
You bet, I relive all the fond memories of that hunt when watching the tv episodes. If I may say, I think it is an absolute travesty that the feds are doing away with such a unique lifestyle.
:tup:
Post by: Odell on January 17, 2019, 07:54:05 PM
Post by: Grit dog on January 17, 2019, 10:00:36 PM
Krin was one of the best hands on the job and tough as nails and just a nice person. She put a lot of guys to shame when we were working at -30, -35deg and dudes were wimpering like babies and wouldn't come out of the break shack.
Post by: Grit dog on January 17, 2019, 10:23:53 PM
I'm no grizzly Adams, but I'd sure the he___ like to be for a while!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 18, 2019, 05:16:35 AM
Post by: actionshooter on January 18, 2019, 08:28:20 AM
How do they keep enough fuel for snow machines, saws, boats, etc?Its all flown in,
I have always wondered if trapping could actually pay for all of the air time that it takes to maintain that lifestyle.... Its not cheap.
Post by: Cougartail on January 18, 2019, 08:56:04 AM
How do they keep enough fuel for snow machines, saws, boats, etc?Its all flown in,
I have always wondered if trapping could actually pay for all of the air time that it takes to maintain that lifestyle.... Its not cheap.
No. Watch all the "Alaskan Shows" and you will see the change in lifestyle once they start getting the network checks. :twocents:
Post by: actionshooter on January 18, 2019, 08:59:32 AM
I don't watch the other shows... they are a joke. Have you been to Homer? The Kilchers are 15 minutes from Safeway :)How do they keep enough fuel for snow machines, saws, boats, etc?Its all flown in,
I have always wondered if trapping could actually pay for all of the air time that it takes to maintain that lifestyle.... Its not cheap.
No. Watch all the "Alaskan Shows" and you will see the change in lifestyle once they start getting the network checks. :twocents:
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on January 19, 2019, 02:58:14 AM
The way you know this reality TV show is super fake is that they somehow survive hunting and fishing in Alaska without any KUIU, Sitka, First Lite, Kifaru etc.
Other than that its pretty great
Wat!?!? They’re makin it without lookin like the “Columbia sportswear crowd?” (Like we used to call em back in the day!)
Post by: Stein on January 19, 2019, 07:00:43 AM
Post by: Cougartail on January 19, 2019, 06:47:33 PM
I don't watch the other shows... they are a joke. Have you been to Homer? The Kilchers are 15 minutes from Safeway :)How do they keep enough fuel for snow machines, saws, boats, etc?Its all flown in,
I have always wondered if trapping could actually pay for all of the air time that it takes to maintain that lifestyle.... Its not cheap.
No. Watch all the "Alaskan Shows" and you will see the change in lifestyle once they start getting the network checks. :twocents:
If you watch all the Alaskan shows the equipment upgrades become apparent. Even if they weren't close to Safeway they could afford T Bones every night. The clan is worth millions!
Post by: BD1 on January 22, 2019, 10:15:54 PM
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Post by: Alchase on January 23, 2019, 03:34:08 PM
Post by: MikeWalking on January 23, 2019, 03:44:49 PM
The real deal for sure, I have met Daniel, he works as a part time pilot for Wright Air out of Fairbanks. We flew over his cabin and he told me about how he and his sister grew up there and Heimo was his closest neighbor. Very, very cool experiences up there. In my opinion its the only REAL reality show on TV.
I've flown with Wright Air on five trips into ANWR, great people. I got a smile seeing the bush pilot I flew with in the background a few times.
Post by: Stein on January 23, 2019, 05:22:17 PM
Your thinking Alaska frontier not Last Alaskans. Last Alaskans is far from any blacktail deer it's in the ANWR.
True to some degree. The producers are always trying to make a dramatic story when the real story and scenery would be enough. Last Alaskans is somewhat better, but if you can't see the guy's breath, it's probably not 40 below. This one is the best of the bunch by far.
Post by: lewy on January 23, 2019, 08:34:45 PM
Post by: actionshooter on January 23, 2019, 09:39:49 PM
The real deal for sure, I have met Daniel, he works as a part time pilot for Wright Air out of Fairbanks. We flew over his cabin and he told me about how he and his sister grew up there and Heimo was his closest neighbor. Very, very cool experiences up there. In my opinion its the only REAL reality show on TV.
I've flown with Wright Air on five trips into ANWR, great people. I got a smile seeing the bush pilot I flew with in the background a few times.
Yep, I've flown in that plane.... great people... spendy flight :)