Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18

[DesertDude]

Outstanding!!! Why I joined Tradgang.   Thank you

[Bernie B.]

What an amazing well told hunt!  Thank you for sharing with us!  As mentioned before, probably the best thread I've read this year on Tradgang!

Bernie

[Butchie]

Incredible adventure and storytelling.  Thank you for sharing something I can only dream of!  Simply awesome!

[beendare]

Great adventure...and it rates up there with the best told hunting stories I've seen.

[Kevin Dill]

Thanks sincerely for the comments. I don't do many stories but always hope I can make someone feel what it's like to be in my boots. 15 days without seeing another human would test most people I think. I was tested, though the solo part of it wasn't an issue. I never grew lonely or dispirited. I just kept to my routine and hunted as hard as possible.

I've never been Mr Last Minute Hero. Killing the bull on day 12 amounted to a semi-miracle and I recognize that. I consider that bull a gift and even a sacrifice. The close encounter is beyond anything I've experienced.

So today I have a big freezer loaded with moose meat which I value greatly. I brought home 5 loaded coolers of meat from the processor. I am a lot more excited by that than anything...even the beautiful rack & skull which will ship down to me sometime in early winter.

I hope you all have a great hunting season. KD

[cacciatore]

[Walt Francis]

Kevin,

How, or I should say, with whom do you ship the horns and meat?

[Kevin Dill]

PM sent Walt.

[The Night Stalker]

That would  be good info Walt.

[Margly]

This is one of the best stories/go along Ive read      
Thanks for sharing    

[bowhunterfrompast]

Congrats    

[John Havard]

Kevin, I've just now seen this post.  Wonderful job of documenting your hunt and doing it all alone brings double kudos!  Congratulations from someone who fully appreciates just how darned hard your accomplishment is.

[Hummer3T]

looks like an incredible adventure kevin.  thanks for sharing and congrates.

[Kevin Dill]

Originally posted by John Havard:
Kevin, I've just now seen this post.  Wonderful job of documenting your hunt and doing it all alone brings double kudos!  Congratulations from someone who fully appreciates just how darned hard your accomplishment is.

Well I for sure know YOU understand what it's like to work hard for a big bull in Alaska. Even the easiest moose isn't easy. I tried to offset the 'hard' parts by employing as much 'smart' as possible. Experience is certainly the best of all teachers. It also helps to have fine friends who share their knowledge. Thanks John!

[Bow man]

Thank you for sharing the great story Kevin.

[redant 60/65]

Wow what a hunt and great story and pic's
   

[kennym]

Most excellent Sir! Outstanding story and pictures.  

[beyondmyken]

Just read all of this.  Fantastic job.  You got me interested in a pulley system again for my elk hunting  At 60, heavy stuff on steep hillsides is not at easy to muscle around.

[bwcollins]

Awesome story thanks for sharing!

[vintage-bears]

Thank You Kevin and Congratulations!

I've enjoyed your hunting adventure.
Such a pleasure following along and very much appreciated.

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!