Many thanks gentlemen. I wish all of you could see and experience the anticipation of late summer in Alaska. My wife and I are still enjoying a vacation here, now settled into a nice private residence outside Fairbanks. Every day is a collage of float-planes, pretty skies, tall spruce, busy people and so much more. It's really a challenge to combine a vacation and hunt, but I think we've done a good job of it. I have to keep the hunter on hold just a few more days as we enjoy this special time. Meanwhile, my 2-pc bow rests quietly in the duffel bag waiting for its turn.
I talked to my pilot and a couple other friends yesterday. The report is good on caribou where I'm going. It's been a very mild year for bugs and the caribou are in excellent condition. Bears are actively hitting the berry fields. I should see some good animals out there.
Thanks again for the wishes. I'd like to send my best wishes to some other TG guys who will be heading this way later. Mike, John and several unnamed others....good hunts to all. KD