Darn. I got back from Alaska 2 weeks ago. My hunt was pretty tough as well but a lot less successful. After reading your report I feel the need to go back. ASAP.

Thanks!

Just greate the reading of your story and photoes well done

Thanks

I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your hunting story and photos. Thanks for sharing them with us. Congratulations on a fine ram and bear.

Congratulations what a cool hunt! And you did a superb job of reporting it. I felt as if I was there with you.

The native "sled" looks familiar - were you off the Hulahula? Great story, sounds like a good hunt, congratulations on your success.

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Originally posted by Woodrow S:
Excellent report and some darn nice animals for sure. You accomplished the dreams of many, young man! That report just has to make it into print...its too good not to share with your fellow sportsmen. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Woody

Woody,

Excellent point. This should be picked up by a hunting magazine for ALL hunters to read. It was written from the heart, which I think is most important.

Don

Shphtr, I knew when Storm put that picture in there, that it was a big mistake, icons like that people pick up on and before you know it everybody and there brother will be huntin' a certain area, I wonder what his outfitter thinks about that.

Great report with pictures to tell the whole story.
I moved to Alaska in 1982 and immediately became a sheep/mountain hunter. I've been on countless hunts around the world and those sheep hunts are still what I crave the most, even though they get much harder every year.
Congradulations, I get the sense you come over to the HIGH side.

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Originally posted by AKsheephunter:
Shphtr, I knew when Storm put that picture in there, that it was a big mistake, icons like that people pick up on and before you know it everybody and there brother will be huntin' a certain area, I wonder what his outfitter thinks about that.

Wow. I never even thought about that. I have removed the picture.

Storm, no hard feelings, I was there with ya, if you remember............

Oh to be young and dumb again. Your report had me back there for a while, thanks for the reminder. Nice trophies.
You'll be ready for a tahr hunt now.

Enjoyed reading the report and great pictures. That is one awesome bear!!

Howdy,

Great hunt and excellent trip report.

When the going gets tough, the tough get goin.

Adios

Sport

Great report, I am dying to get back to Alaska

What a fabulous adventure. Just looking at the places you walked frighten me. I am scared of heights and could never do that even if I was in your shape. A true hunting adventure. Frankly I think one of these trophies are worth 10 African ones.....

A brilliant report & awesome pictures. Congratulations on 2 great trophies. I have just come back from a Tahr hunt in NZ and can relate to the wild rough country & steep mountains.

Yesss Sirrrr!!

Thanks for sharing your story and pictures. Oh to be 20 years younger.

I didn't get to Alaska till I was in my mid 40s. And I've been 3 times since. It is a little tougher on an old guy. Glad you were able to do it so young. Thanks for taking the time to share your story and pics! 163bc

Can't add much that hasn't been said. Great pics, fantastic story, and just plain well done!
Congrat's!

Enjoyed the hunt report immensly.

I found a few tidbits in your story that can only be understood by someone that has been there - done that. In particular, when you mentioned the fire, it became evident to me that you were probably "cold camping", meaning that you probably could not light a fire. (Did you have some sterno or equivalent to warm your food?) One of my guides said that to light a fire in a particularly remote and desirable hunting area would signal every animal within miles that we were there!

Thanks for the wonderful description that helps us vicariously be part of your experience.
Bob Nisbet

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Originally posted by Tebsinar:
Enjoyed the hunt report immensly.

One of my guides said that to light a fire in a particularly remote and desirable hunting area would signal every animal within miles that we were there!
Bob Nisbet

Huh??

Bear in Fairbanks

Thank You for the time you put in to this post. I felt like I was there with you. Congrats on two nice trophies.

An absolutely superb, unbeatable report on a hunt. I was taken back to 1950 when I first came to the Territory; and was young. I thank you for that.