Post by: huntingaddiction on July 24, 2020, 01:12:42 PM
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Post by: Bowhunter3 on July 24, 2020, 04:42:08 PM
Stuck working in western alaska. Left on the 6th, was told i was just going to anchorage and back. Nope. Anchorage, dutch harbor, nome, bethel, naknek... i got shanghaid :bash:
What’s bringing you to naknek if ya don’t mind me askin?
Post by: Pinetar on July 24, 2020, 04:48:28 PM
Stuck working in western alaska. Left on the 6th, was told i was just going to anchorage and back. Nope. Anchorage, dutch harbor, nome, bethel, naknek... i got shanghaid :bash:
Bethel? Dang you definitely got shanghaied :chuckle:
Post by: bearmanric on July 24, 2020, 07:35:02 PM
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 25, 2020, 12:28:20 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on July 25, 2020, 01:44:16 PM
Trying to decide what weapons to pack. Really want to bring the ole Win. 32 special out for a run. Nostalgia kicking in.
I'd guess that anything would work off the porch. 🤤🤤🤤
Post by: Emptyhanded on July 25, 2020, 02:06:46 PM
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Post by: konradcountry on July 26, 2020, 09:11:47 AM
Just kidding. Counting the days.
I'm taking a Hawken 54. West side.
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 27, 2020, 06:40:46 AM
When is bear season?
Just kidding. Counting the days.
I'm taking a Hawken 54. West side.
Fellow west side bear hunter. I like it and with the Muzzy at that. Im gonna hunt with the 7mm Mag for at least the first bear. I think we are hiking in and spending the weekend. I was in this weekend checking cams and ended up way too close for comfort to a bear (estimated 7 feet).
Post by: konradcountry on July 27, 2020, 11:35:37 AM
I was in this weekend checking cams and ended up way too close for comfort to a bear (estimated 7 feet).
Now that is a good lead!
Gonna be warm so make sure you have a plan to cool the meat. Wear eye and mouth protection when chopping it up. You can get trichinosis from a drop of blood.
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 27, 2020, 12:08:09 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 28, 2020, 05:16:45 PM
I was in this weekend checking cams and ended up way too close for comfort to a bear (estimated 7 feet).
Now that is a good lead!
Gonna be a scorcher so make sure you have a plan to cool the meat. Wear eye and mouth protection when chopping it up. You can get trichinosis from a drop of blood.
:yeah: Fixed it for you. They aren't even forecasting temp for other than to say record breakers in NE. Stay hydrated and good luck.
https://a.atmos.washington.edu/data/zone_report.KOTX.html
Post by: actionshooter on July 28, 2020, 09:18:21 PM
Yes looking forward to season!
Post by: bearmanric on July 28, 2020, 10:49:48 PM
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 29, 2020, 06:04:41 AM
Already spent 2 weekends this month scouting... yes actually scouting for bears... haven't done that much, ever.
Yes looking forward to season!
When everything is closed but the woods, we tend to find ourselves in them more :)
Post by: HillHound on July 29, 2020, 05:21:37 PM
Post by: jstone on July 30, 2020, 11:33:37 AM
Good luck, be safe
Post by: GASoline71 on July 30, 2020, 03:22:06 PM
Gary
Post by: tritt007 on July 30, 2020, 04:37:31 PM
Post by: actionshooter on July 30, 2020, 06:34:02 PM
Already spent 2 weekends this month scouting... yes actually scouting for bears... haven't done that much, ever.
Yes looking forward to season!
When everything is closed but the woods, we tend to find ourselves in them more :)
That's exactly what it is!
Post by: CJ1962 on July 30, 2020, 07:19:49 PM
Post by: mountainman on July 30, 2020, 09:57:28 PM
Waiting for end of August to go and temps cool more!
Post by: ganghis on July 30, 2020, 10:21:14 PM
Post by: jasnt on July 31, 2020, 05:27:25 AM
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 31, 2020, 05:59:19 AM
We'll be in 418 and or 407 over the weekend. If any of you are up there and see a silver '06 Silverado with a black tailgate... Stop and say hi. lol :)You ever been in the 437 at all?
Gary
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 31, 2020, 06:01:35 AM
Going up scouting w my dad tomorrow. Tantalizingly close to the 1st but won't actually be able to get out for real until the second weekend. Hoping successes this year put last year's missed opportunities in the rear view mirror. It's been too long since I've had bear sausage in the freezer!I didn't get a bear last year and it hurt.
Post by: Onewhohikes on July 31, 2020, 06:21:20 AM
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on July 31, 2020, 08:13:39 AM
Does Sportsmans Wharehouse or Bi Mart have any good bear calls? Thanks and good luck out there!
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 31, 2020, 09:16:01 AM
How did it hurt?Well it hurt the freezer and the reason I didn't get one is because I lost one. First one I have ever not had drop in their tracks. Not my best moment and three of us searched for him until 2 AM and then hunted the same area for the next week trying to find him.
Post by: mossback636 on July 31, 2020, 07:31:54 PM
Post by: ganghis on July 31, 2020, 09:45:57 PM
How did it hurt?Well it hurt the freezer and the reason I didn't get one is because I lost one. First one I have ever not had drop in their tracks. Not my best moment and three of us searched for him until 2 AM and then hunted the same area for the next week trying to find him.
I know that feeling well and it's not a feeling I'd like to repeat. Got a different rifle setup I feel a lot more comfortable with and have been doing a lot more shooting than normal for that very reason. Let's turn it around this season! Good luck all.
Post by: Bango skank on July 31, 2020, 10:00:09 PM
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Post by: Birdguy on August 02, 2020, 08:46:14 AM
First color phase , Westside bear. Tracked it to within 40 yards from a service road.
AWESOME bear!! Great job. Cool looking colors for sure.
Post by: huntingaddiction on August 02, 2020, 02:03:32 PM
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Post by: actionshooter on August 02, 2020, 05:07:56 PM
6:45am on Sat. My daughter made 2 great shots at 350 on this nice boar. East side in the heat, luckily he died in the shade.NICE!! Congrats to the young lady!
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on August 02, 2020, 06:14:59 PM
6:45am on Sat. My daughter made 2 great shots at 350 on this nice boar. East side in the heat, luckily he died in the shade.
Awesome and congrats! I guarantee it was the boots...maybe they have them in my size :dunno:
Post by: ghosthunter on August 02, 2020, 06:42:45 PM
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Post by: huntnfmly on August 02, 2020, 07:11:54 PM
Thanks for sharing
Post by: acrim on August 02, 2020, 07:41:35 PM
Post by: pd on August 02, 2020, 08:07:34 PM
6:45am on Sat. My daughter made 2 great shots at 350 on this nice boar. East side in the heat, luckily he died in the shade.
Awesome and congrats! I guarantee it was the boots...maybe they have them in my size :dunno:
:yeah:
I am going to Sportsman’s tomorrow!
Post by: redi on August 02, 2020, 09:05:01 PM
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Post by: GASoline71 on August 03, 2020, 08:18:33 AM
We'll be in 418 and or 407 over the weekend. If any of you are up there and see a silver '06 Silverado with a black tailgate... Stop and say hi. lol :)You ever been in the 437 at all?
Gary
Man, I haven't hunted south of the river in a loooooong time. Used to be good deer, bear, and grouse up Finney/Cumberland. Back in the late 1990's and early 2000's there was a serious decline in game in that GMU for some reason. Lots of active logging back then. Might be decent hunting now. It's been at least 20 years since I've been up there. Stumbled upon a great place to sight in rifles one time up there. Doubt if it's still there though.
We struck out on opening weekend in 418. Saw one, but unable to get a shot. :(
Gary
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Post by: rgcopk9 on August 03, 2020, 10:53:08 AM
Finally connected this morning!!
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