Alaska Solo Moose Hunt -2022

[Herdbull]

This was my eleventh solo bowhunt in Alaska. I've hunted five different mountain range. I was flown in with my gear. My camp was composed of Kifaru Sawtooth tent, light tarp floor, Thermarest light cot, Big Agnes lite core air mattress, Kifaru Slick Bag zero rated sleeping bag. I use the Jet boil to boil water for Mountain House meals, Katadyn Vario to sterilize water, and relax in the evenings as the sun sets around me in a Helinox One camp chair with ball footings. So, I'm not surviving in the wilderness, I use all this equipment and food that I bring to allow me to Hunt moose in the wilderness alone. I bring a Satellite phone to call pilot.

Lots of moose sign

[Herdbull]

The dead tree I hung my cloths in the dry, broke in half and blew down in the heavy wind when my back was turned. There wsas a hurricane that fit the west coast, but by the time it got to me it was just heavy wind; one of the only days I did not get rain.

[Herdbull]

It is so exciting to call out into the wilderness like a cow in heat, and then you get a response of grunting from an approaching suiter. As the bull comes closer and closer, the anticipation raises to new level as often I've not made eye contact to judge the size. I had many nocked arrows during this trip. Can't wait to hunt moose again in the future.

[Herdbull]

Image drudging back to camp in the rain and finding the remnants of a party balloon laying in the tag alder thicket. What a message of love!

[KAZ]

Incredible Adventure Mike. Thank you for sharing this with us

Truly inspiring and also shines with the Majesty of our Creator and the beauty of His Creation.

Well done

[MnFn]

Thanks Mike . I’ve also enjoyed your posts and the great photos about hunting in AK.  I served in the 172nd Infantry Brigade in AK for about two and a half years.

I didn’t hunt much but did numerous back pack trips and floated the Kenai and the Little Susitna.  Your photos bring back vivid memories for me!

Very glad I did that when I was a young man, I couldn’t do it now, at age 70 with my health.

[durp]

AWSOME !!! Tks 

[Josh H]

Hello Mike,

Thank you for taking us on the journey with you!

I can only imagine what the scenery looks like in person if it is that beautiful in the pictures.

Could you tell us about your bow hunting equipment--bow, arrow, broadhead configuration? Do you carry extra limbs, strings, arrows, etc.?

Thanks,
Josh

[stevem]

Enjoyed the recap of your hunt.  Thanks for posting.

[Orion]

Helluva hunt.  Thanks for sharing.   

[rastaman]

Beautiful animals and breath taking landscape Mike!  Thanks for taking us along!

[Bisch]

Looks like a really neat place to be!!!!

Bisch

[Ark.Buck]

I always look forward to your Alaskan moose hunts, thank you so much for taking me along!

[Jayrod]

Man what breath taking pics mike thxs for posting and sharing buddy!

[Herdbull]

I wrecked on a dirt bike on 4th of July and separated my collar bone at the AC joint. I was worried about not being able to draw my bow. I worked into a 54 pound bow in late August, but made it into my 62 pound Stalker Herdbull Wolverine 64" recurve by leaving date. I usde 2219 32 inch arrows tipped with 250 gr two blade Cutthroat broad heads. During the previous few seasons for moose, I used the Tuffhead two blade. This year I thought I would try the single bevel Cutthroat as they are 1/8 inch wider and weigh less than the mounted Tuffhead. Even though I did not get to test the Cutthroat on the moose, I was a little concerned about the rust creeping in. I covered them in vasoline and chapstick prior to pushing into quiver hood. The rain seemed relentless and the bow setup never did get a chance to dry out. The Tuffheads used in the past are stainless. I used a Selway slip on quiver.

[LoneRanger]

Thank you for sharing this, Mike. Your book and video have inspired me and what I want to accomplish as a bow hunter. I’d be very excited to see this hunt on another edition of Chasing Solitude!

[Duker]

Enjoyed your awesome pictures and story Mike 
Thanks for sharing

[Herdbull]

I used to bring a back-up bow, and then changed to just bringing back up limbs for the TallTines bow, but now with weight restrictions etc, I only bring two extra bow strings. Yes, these photos are still frames from HD video I've taken in preparation for a second moose hunting video to compliment Chasing Solitude.

[Wild Bill MCP 808]

Enjoyed reading the story and looking at all the pictures, you had a very successful trip. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[ScottA]

Wonderful experience that you have shared-very enjoyable to read Thank you !