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Title: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: akdd on November 26, 2012, 03:53:00 PM
Just returned from Kodiak Island what a great trip. Used the Toelke Lynx prototype that I purchased in the classifieds from Biathlonman, Goldtip 5575 with 125gr VPA Terminators from Big Jim. Thanks guys for making this possible.
First buck
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/akdd2004/2012/Kodiakdeer2012.jpg)

(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/akdd2004/2012/Kodiakdeer20122.jpg)

Second Buck

(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/akdd2004/2012/Kodiakdeer20126.jpg)
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: NormanDale33 on November 26, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
Awesome pictures and great job. I would be nervous the whole time I was hunting on that island!
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: bowhawk archer on November 26, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
Congrats on the two bucks. I second that about being nervous hunting that island.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: akdd on November 26, 2012, 04:41:00 PM
I have hunted Kodiak several times and have never had a bear encounter where I felt threatened. This trip I never even saw a bear track.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: SheltonCreeker on November 26, 2012, 04:44:00 PM
Awesome! Congrats!
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Post by: Shan on November 26, 2012, 05:11:00 PM
Looks beautiful! Congrats, that's quite a memory.
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Post by: KevO on November 26, 2012, 05:38:00 PM
Those blacktails are beautiful deer.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Bowhunter4life on November 26, 2012, 05:50:00 PM
Beautiful Bucks and country!  I went to Kodiak in 2000 and did get two bucks and a doe... neither of my bucks were as big as your smaller one and we didn't see a buck as big as your bigger one... was a rough trip.

Congrats on your success and thank you for sharing it with us!  Brings back fond memories...
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Hummer3T on November 26, 2012, 07:27:00 PM
great looking hunt and deer, congrats

some day maybe!
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: stickbowmaniac on November 26, 2012, 07:28:00 PM
Congrats.nice bucks.I hear they are pretty challenging also.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: limbow on November 26, 2012, 07:32:00 PM
Congrats Marty!!!! Well done my friend. I hope to join you again on Kodiak in the near future. Take care.

Fellas--If anyone can get it done on Kodiak with a stick and string it's Marty! He moves through the timber like a ghost  :)
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Biathlonman on November 26, 2012, 07:54:00 PM
Fantastic!
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Post by: John146 on November 26, 2012, 07:59:00 PM
That is outstanding!!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 26, 2012, 08:48:00 PM
Thats great, would love a story!
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Post by: cacciatore on November 26, 2012, 09:50:00 PM
Congrats a dream hunt for sure.
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Post by: mb bowman on November 26, 2012, 09:55:00 PM
Nicely done! Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: KentuckyTJ on November 26, 2012, 10:30:00 PM
Wow, that has to be a fantastic trip. Great deer!
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Post by: ti-guy on November 26, 2012, 10:37:00 PM
Congrats!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: KellyG on November 27, 2012, 08:27:00 AM
That first is a great stika good shooting.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: joe ashton on November 27, 2012, 09:58:00 AM
thanks for sharing.
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Post by: rastaman on November 27, 2012, 10:50:00 AM
Awesome deer!  Way to go sir!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: string & fling on November 27, 2012, 08:21:00 PM
Congrats to you, very nice deer
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Richie on November 28, 2012, 12:48:00 AM
Congrats.  :clapper:
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: coaster500 on November 28, 2012, 11:32:00 AM
Wow, a trip I would love to make someday.....  Great Job!!!
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: J. Holden on November 28, 2012, 01:15:00 PM
That's my dream right there!  Thanks for sharing your hunt.

-Jeremy  :coffee:
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Post by: djohnson on November 28, 2012, 01:48:00 PM
Congrats! Sounds like the trip of a lifetime.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 28, 2012, 10:22:00 PM
Yes sir , things dreams are made of , Congrats..
,,Sam,,
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: on November 29, 2012, 07:51:00 PM
Congrats on doubling up!

Bisch
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: huntercole on December 05, 2012, 07:21:00 PM
Great bucks. Looks like an awesome hunt!
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: KSdan on December 11, 2012, 09:24:00 PM
WOW.  Dream. . .
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Anointed Archer on December 12, 2012, 06:12:00 PM
excellent  :thumbsup:
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Post by: stykbow67 on December 12, 2012, 09:12:00 PM
Very nice! Definitely a bucket list hunt for me!

Steve
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: pitbull on December 13, 2012, 06:57:00 AM
Awesome adventure, congrats!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: stujay on December 13, 2012, 09:32:00 PM
Kodiak sitka blacktails are my favorites as well, Great pics love the country and congrats.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Sean B on December 16, 2012, 01:03:00 AM
I keep trying to plan a blacktail hunt every year, but it never seems to pan out...congrats, great story & bucks
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Shedrock on December 16, 2012, 10:30:00 AM
Congrats!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: akdd on December 16, 2012, 09:02:00 PM
If anybody wants any info on going to Kodiak for black tails I am more than happy to help. I it is not a real expensive trip.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Sage Custom on December 28, 2012, 12:59:00 AM
I used to fly bush planes on Kodiak in the early '80's. Went bunny hunting just off the airport property and saw bear tracks. I was always nervous after that.
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Joeabowhunter on December 28, 2012, 07:07:00 AM
Wow!  Congrats on a double!
Title: Re: Kodiak Island Blacktails
Post by: Sage Custom on December 28, 2012, 09:57:00 AM
I used to fly bush planes on Kodiak in the early '80's. Went bunny hunting just off the airport property and saw bear tracks. I was always nervous after that.