Anyone watch "Wild West Alaska"?

14 February 2013, 08:29

Brandon.Gleason

Saw about 5 minutes of it before coming to work tonight. First I've seen/heard of it. It kind of rekindled my desire to send off my 1895 for a takedown conversion. Anyone been watching it?

14 February 2013, 11:03

Snowwolfe

I have, pretty cool entertainment. Fun to watch but please don't think it is an actual representation of Alaska, because it is wayyyyy off to say the least. Lots of untruths and misleading and unfactual moments.

If you view it as entertaining (as I do) it is enjoyable. Fun show to watch

14 February 2013, 11:17

Zhurh

Have to agree with snowwolfe, Anch gun shop. I did by a 45/70 off him 15-20 years back, high priced and didn't shoot any better than a stock model. I'll say good for him just the same, better than Ak State Troopers.

14 February 2013, 19:59

458Win

I happened to be visiting a friend and was channel surfing and saw a portion of the show.
It reinforced the reason why I have never owned a television set!

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

14 February 2013, 20:34

Dr. Lou

Saw it last night. Some of the worst TV I've seen! A bunch of self-serving baffoons! Mitch, the old gunsmith was rude and apathetic to customer needs. I think it did Wild West Guns more bad than good. A lot of phoney, BS drama! Thanks, but I 'd rather watch Sesame Street.

14 February 2013, 20:54

butchloc

i watched it - i didn't know there were elk so close to anchorage

and you could get the gold miners just down the blakctop road

but at least they didn't have any of them thar evil ar's

14 February 2013, 22:03

Bear in Fairbanks

"Reality television"? What an oxymoron.
Bear in Fairbanks

Unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes.

I never thought that I'd live to see a President worse than Jimmy Carter. Well, I have.

Gun control means using two hands.

15 February 2013, 01:12

Alasken

Yeah, reality TV. It's hard to believe some people take the story and characters seriously. Having been in another Alaska "reality" show I can tell you it's scripted, most of the "customers" are cast for the show, and the regular cast n the show is pretty much told how to act.
It is good entertainment though, knowing most of the players in that show.

15 February 2013, 06:40

Brandon.Gleason

Well, guess ill just delete that from my dvr before even watching it....

15 February 2013, 07:34

vicvanb

The bear hunt in Anchorage (for the bear supposedly plotting to kill the penned horse) was hilarious. After finding a rub tree the guy held his hand 5+ feet above the ground and said that would be the top of the bear's back. Guess no one ever told him bears stand up to rub and reach as high as they can.

BTW--when they were about to hose the bear, how could it be DLP if the bear was only thinking about the horse??

15 February 2013, 10:47

Alaskaman11

Thoses ass hats have the customer service skills of a infected rectal wart!

I hate going in there, that guy with a new York accent has made what could be a good shop a outhouse! all the talent left when Steve started his own shop, I will not watch it!

16 February 2013, 21:57

dirklawyer

Please step away from the remote and pass that channel when it's on, thus hurt ratings maybe it will be dead in the water by next year.

17 February 2013, 01:38

swampshooter

I stopped in their shop on my last trip to Anchorage. I had a yen for a nice lever action. That little gray headed manager was so rude I said "never mind" and left. He's a jerk and rude to customers. I'll never go back, don't like the show either. The little blond girl, Phred, she's cute though.

17 February 2013, 06:47

boliep

I emailed them once about some of the parts they make for the Marlin 45-70. He emailed back that he did not have time for emails and if I wanted something to call them.

17 February 2013, 07:43

Thebear_78

Their smiths are actually really good guys, and jim is very friendly as long as you agree with him. Ken is the one nobody likes. Brian, hans, and mitch are all realy nice guys and good gun smiths. Thier products are pretty good, espesially their aftermarket parts.

17 February 2013, 10:17

Antlers

quote:
Originally posted by dirklawyer:
Please step away from the remote and pass that channel when it's on, thus hurt ratings maybe it will be dead in the water by next year.

Yes, pleeez.

17 February 2013, 20:27

dirklawyer

Without throwing the baby out with the bathwater I especially appreciate Brian and Hans, standup guys, I don't know the others that well.

18 February 2013, 06:15

Sevens

I'm still trying to figure out why it's on Animal Planet?! Always thought Animal Planet was for bunny huggers and pro-PETA people like the folks on "Whale Wars."

____________________________

If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today ...

2018 Zimbabwe - Tuskless w/ Nengasha Safaris
2011 Mozambique - Buffalo w/ Mashambanzou Safaris

18 February 2013, 23:36

JBrown

quote:
Originally posted by Sevens:
I'm still trying to figure out why it's on Animal Planet?! Always thought Animal Planet was for bunny huggers and pro-PETA people like the folks on "Whale Wars."

I was surprised as well when I stumbled onto the show and found that it was on Animal Planet.

It seems that Animal Planet has went through a few incarnations over the years. A decade ago their core programing was mostly great nature shows such as Big Cat Diary. Then over the course of a couple of years the moved to a lot of "pet owner and animal rights reality shows".

Now they seem to have more nature based "reality" shows.

Animal Planet is still far from perfect, but compared to what they had a couple of years ago, they have nowhere to go but up.

Jason

"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
_______________________

Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.

Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.

-Jason Brown

19 February 2013, 02:55

J D

Now you know what we feel like in Louisiana when you guys watch swamp people

19 February 2013, 04:37

Alaskaman11

quote:
Originally posted by J D:
Now you know what we feel like in Louisiana when you guys watch swamp people

23 February 2013, 08:31

Sevens

quote:
It seems that Animal Planet has went through a few incarnations over the years. A decade ago their core programing was mostly great nature shows such as Big Cat Diary. Then over the course of a couple of years the moved to a lot of "pet owner and animal rights reality shows".

I miss those BBC documentary type shows they used to do. Now they have a show on cute baby kittens or something like that and the "puppy bowl" during the super bowl. Amazing what passes for TV these days.

____________________________

If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today ...

2018 Zimbabwe - Tuskless w/ Nengasha Safaris
2011 Mozambique - Buffalo w/ Mashambanzou Safaris

23 February 2013, 10:14

seant

Brian is one of the best gun smiths I've worked with. He has built several rifles for me, all shoot under 1/2 moa.

23 February 2013, 14:25

swifter 220

quote:
I'm still trying to figure out why it's on Animal Planet?!

Yep and why are shows like "Brazilian Butt Lift" and "The Wonder Bra" on the history channel? Does that mean we have seen the last of nice T's and A's???

The Elk hunt looked like, to me, the elk were in a pen.

23 February 2013, 19:48

458Win

Maybe Animal Planet authorizes the use of Wild West rifles and guiding services

24 February 2013, 01:23

ldmay375

As to watching the show, that would be no; actually Hell No.
As to having had work done by them, that would be yes.
As to having future work done by them after the last, that would be no; actually another Hell No!

26 February 2013, 19:00

22Rimfire

I would have to say as well full of untruths!!!
I happened to catch the show where some pizza delivery guy showed up with a truck load of guns to sell. Pile of junk but they just happened to find some parts that they did not know what they were and when THEY did research it was supposed to a rare set of wolf guns to mount on a plane.
Well I knew what they were the minute they pulled them out.
They were Don Sheldons one of a kind homemade guns from the museum in Talkeetna. Must have got them on loan for the show!!
Come on they could be a little more original.

JM2CW

26 February 2013, 20:17

Alaskaman11

quote:
Originally posted by 22Rimfire:
I would have to say as well full of untruths!!!
I happened to catch the show where some pizza delivery guy showed up with a truck load of guns to sell. Pile of junk but they just happened to find some parts that they did not know what they were and when THEY did research it was supposed to a rare set of wolf guns to mount on a plane.
Well I knew what they were the minute they pulled them out.
They were Don Sheldons one of a kind homemade guns from the museum in Talkeetna. Must have got them on loan for the show!!
Come on they could be a little more original.

JM2CW

Please tell me they did nothing to the cub guns, that man killed a lot of wolfs and brown bears with them things. I hate to see that room full of ass hats try to "fix" them. As far as I'm concerned, they could not fix a daisy red rider!

26 February 2013, 21:57

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by 22Rimfire:
I would have to say as well full of untruths!!!
I happened to catch the show where some pizza delivery guy showed up with a truck load of guns to sell. Pile of junk but they just happened to find some parts that they did not know what they were and when THEY did research it was supposed to a rare set of wolf guns to mount on a plane.
Well I knew what they were the minute they pulled them out.
They were Don Sheldons one of a kind homemade guns from the museum in Talkeetna. Must have got them on loan for the show!!
Come on they could be a little more original.

JM2CW

Actually, there was a second set known of and they popped up on Craigslist (as a "collectible" not firearms) about 6 months or so ago.

______________________
DRSS
______________________
Hunt Reports

2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112
2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012
DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191
Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771
Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141
Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141

04 March 2013, 19:51

mete

On those shows there seem to be a number of hunters using AR15s for moose.!! Does anyone actually do that ??

04 March 2013, 20:01

458Win

quote:
Originally posted by mete:
On those shows there seem to be a number of hunters using AR15s for moose.!! Does anyone actually do that ??

That part unfortunatley is true in much of the state.

04 March 2013, 20:29

Brandon.Gleason

quote:
Originally posted by mete:
On those shows there seem to be a number of hunters using AR15s for moose.!! Does anyone actually do that ??

I've noticed a lot of that on Yukon Men. Along with a lot of bad shooters.

04 March 2013, 21:23

swampshooter

Alaska needs to pass some minimum caliber restrictions, if they don't already have them. Next thing they'll be plinking grizzlies with 223's. Then the next innocent person that comes along will more than likely get killed. The Indians have been doing this for years. Years ago it was common for them to hunt polar bears with a .222.

05 March 2013, 02:20

Muttly

Think Darwin referred to it as the process of natural selection, the Treadwell factor.

05 March 2013, 06:40

Dr. Lou

quote:
Originally posted by swampshooter:
Alaska needs to pass some minimum caliber restrictions, if they don't already have them. Next thing they'll be plinking grizzlies with 223's. Then the next innocent person that comes along will more than likely get killed. The Indians have been doing this for years. Years ago it was common for them to hunt polar bears with a .222.

Funny, one of most popular rifles among locals is the Ruger Mini 14 - they hunt everything with it!

05 March 2013, 21:52

Abob

Few years ago, met a young man on Little Diomede Island who had just killed a Polor bear with a 22-250.

06 March 2013, 05:43

Northway

quote:
Originally posted by 458Win:
I happened to be visiting a friend and was channel surfing and saw a portion of the show.
It reinforced the reason why I have never owned a television set!

Well said.

09 March 2013, 11:14

buffybr

When I hunted Musk ox and Caribou east of Inuvik, NT, my eskimo guide told me he had killed a polar bear with his .223 with only 3 shots.

10 March 2013, 11:33

Antlers

quote:
Originally posted by ldmay375:
As to watching the show, that would be no; actually Hell No.
As to having had work done by them, that would be yes.
As to having future work done by them after the last, that would be no; actually another Hell No!

Interesting coincidence. These would be my answers, as well.