Actually got back a few days ago but with Mn and Iowa tags to fill I've been hunting and not computing. We got to hunt 5 days out of the 10 we planned on because of nasty, nasty weather. Wind, wind, and rain kept the planes(even commercial jets) on the ground. The second day I had an opportunity and made good on it, it was the only chance I got. The deer thought they were mountain goats and stayed right on top of the mountains. Should have done this hunt 30 years ago!
Congrats! That's awesome!
That one's on my bucket list!
Man that's awesome
Nice one! Love the chocolate horns and the light/dark contrast on his face.
That would be a great trip!! Congratulations
Superb....Congrats!
Well done!
Congrats!!. I know exactly what you mean abt " should have done this 30 yrs ago" !!
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He's a good one. I've heard they eat well. Congratulations.
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Congratulations. I LOVE hunting Kodiak.
Sweet! Congrats now go fill those other tags.
He's gorgeous congratulations!!
Beautiful deer.
Great job
Awesome Congratulations Nice Buck
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On my list! Congratulations!
Awesome hunt and deer.
Thanks for sharing!
Congrats
Way to go!
Congrats!
Bisch
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:thumbsup: Congrats on a monster!
Friggin Awesome...........
That is a hunt I would love to do. Congratulations! Awesome deer!!
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Great buck. sorry you didn't have better weather for more of your trip
Very nice deer! Way to go sir! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Could you talk about the area hunted and camp / transporter you used? I di that trip once and want to again. The friend I hunted with has since passed, but it was the best hunt I've ever done. JM
Love to hear about the hunt, for when I get my plate cleaned off.
Congratulations on a nice Buck !
That is really cool!
Our hunt was on the SW side of the island on Bumble Bay. The plane landed on the beach and from there we climbed to the cabin 100 yards above. It was a private cabin so no guide or outfitter was used.
The deer we found out were always right on top of the mountains so we would try to get to the top and there glass for bedded animals. The hills were for the most part very steep! A lot of the times I was going hand over hand pushing the bow in front of me as I climbed and then sitting on my butt coming down. At 71 my balance isn't what it used to be so that was the safest way to go.
Grizzlies were numerous and every day we had to alter our plans accordingly to keep our distance from them. We also had to keep a ridge or rocks between us and the deer because if they saw you it was over, they didn't forget about you. The second day I spotted a the deer and was able to get within 20-25 yards of him by crawling through some rocks. I saw my shot hit him good and on his second jump away his legs folded and he went head over heels many times finally stopping about 150 yards down the slope.
We only got to hunt 5 out of the 10 days planned because of wind and rain so that was a bummer but nothing a guy can do about that. The days we did hunt winds were a problem as they were anywhere from 25-45 mph, temps were 30-50 range so unless it was raining you stayed pretty comfortable. I'll try to post some pictures so you can see what the country looked like.
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The cabin is in the center of the first and 3rd pictures. The last night a big grizzly bedded down about 100 yards from the cabin. I had my meat hanging on the back side of the cabin so that night the bear protection gun lay right on the table between me and the door! The next morning he was still sleeping and didn't leave until the plane woke. I had tried t get him going by hollering but he just looked at me and rolled over.