I passed ! I'm certifiable now

[Muskoxman]

Steve,
I've shot a bunch of the black-tails with a rifle but on Montague island, one of these days I'll make it to Kodiak. One of my friends went to the southern end where it's mostly grass and had a blast, lots of big bucks. Ya I want to get a jump on the moose hunting but I really want to hunt the Dalton highway and didn't figure I was getting any younger and I sure don't want to pack 5 miles so that pushed me towards bow hunting. So far I've had a blast just shooting targets but I can't wait to stick an arrow into something.

John

[wtpops]

cool i didnt even know you had to shoot a bow to get certified. I got my cert 30 years ago in California. We shot scoped 22 rifle at 20 yards. seamed kind of strange to me sence i didnt then and have never hunted with a firearm i my life.

[sticknstring_AK]

Just in "Archery Only Hunts".

Steve

[beaver#1]

great job,  i sure am glad that i dont have to tkae a test... 30 yards is way out of my range

[Coldfingers]

You have no idea how much the Instructors appreciate a fella showing up with tuned equipment that they can shoot well. Takes the pain out of signing off on the certificate.

Well done.

Enjoy yourself in the field.

Scotty/Master Instructor/Fairbanks

[Coldfingers]

A little PS to that...

If/when you head up the Dalton, PLEASE take the time to install a CB in your rig. Communicate your intentions to the truckers if you are going to attempt to pass (or pull over to make room)

Do NOT stop on the drivable surface for ANY reason.

Send me an email a week or so prior to leaving if you wish. Will fill you in on herd movements if I can. Will at least let you know what truck I am in so you can get outa da way ;*)

Bowhunters have a pretty bad rap with the Dalton truckers over behaviors that are just simple to remedy. You are HIGHLY exposed up there and being scrutinized by every driver.

You will have a GREAT time if you keep your wits about you and act courteous behind the wheel. If you act irresponsible the truckers will make your life a living #%!!  They LOVE to target stupid folks and should you become the topic of conversation on the VHF radio, every trucker within 150 miles will know where you are and what ya done.

The bright side is that there are a number of archers at the wheel of the big rigs, and ANY driver will help you out in a pinch if you are reasonably responsible.

Again, I encourage you to put even a cheap CB in your ride

My best,

Scotty (who spends WAAYYY to much time looking out the window of a Kenworth along the Dalton)

[Muskoxman]

Hey Scotty,

PM sent

John

[woodchucker]

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!                  

[akbowbender]

Good going, Muskoxman!