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Author Topic: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt  (Read 1654 times)

Offline Hud

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #20 on: September 07, 2010, 12:06:00 AM »
Sounds like a great trip in spite of the occasional storm, tide changes and lack of shooting.  Anytime you venture into one of the rain forests along the coast, the weather can change quickly. Thanks for sharing and good luck next time.
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #21 on: September 07, 2010, 01:17:00 AM »
Man, that sounds like an awesome trip!! The fun is definately in the adventure... although if my buddies bow broke, he'd be waiting out the rest of the trip in camp and using my bow after I was successfull  :D  LOL!!
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #22 on: September 07, 2010, 01:25:00 AM »
Very cool.  I guess a world class salmon fishing trip in the wilderness is a pretty good consolation prize if the bear hunting didn't pan out!  For what it's worth, I was probably guarding a fish-less hole on the Betsie while you were catching those fluorescent fish.  Sounds like all the prep work in selecting the gear was worth it.

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #23 on: September 07, 2010, 07:00:00 AM »
Steve,

 Awesome story and pictures. Reminds me a lot of some of my adventures. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #24 on: September 07, 2010, 08:03:00 AM »
Thanks guys.  No complaints here!

I'm not telling work I am back in the lower 48 either.  I am going to enjoy a week of taking the kids to school and catching up on some projects around the house.

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #25 on: September 07, 2010, 08:06:00 AM »
Magnificent!
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #26 on: September 07, 2010, 08:15:00 AM »
Top stuff Steve O,
That's a trip that many people dream of, Myself included. Thanks for sharing,
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #27 on: September 07, 2010, 08:23:00 AM »
Great story and pictures Steve. Too bad you guys didn't get any bears but you got great memories and that counts the most.
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #28 on: September 07, 2010, 08:37:00 AM »
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Love this shot.

Thanks for taking us along Steve.  Like BW said, your determination is inspiring.  Gives me a bit of a jolt before heading west.

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #29 on: September 07, 2010, 09:21:00 AM »
thanks for the post, you do a great job of describing everything, WOW what a trip!
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #30 on: September 07, 2010, 09:23:00 AM »
Thanks for sharing the story and pic's of your adventure! Stuff dreams are made of!
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #31 on: September 07, 2010, 09:42:00 AM »
Very cool trip, although it does not sound at all fruitless to me.
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #32 on: September 07, 2010, 09:45:00 AM »
Beautiful pictures and story sir!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #33 on: September 07, 2010, 10:15:00 AM »
Well that sounds like a awesome trip.  I really enjoyed your pics and story.  Thx. for sharing. Congrats on a trip well made.

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #34 on: September 07, 2010, 10:48:00 AM »
Congratulations on a great adventure Steve!!!
To me, the ultimate challenge in bowhunting is not how far away you can succesfully make a killing shot but rather how close you can get to the animal before shooting.

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #35 on: September 07, 2010, 01:11:00 PM »
Steve, thanks for sharing. It brings back some fond memories of a father and son DIY hunt on POW for fall black bears. It sure does rain a lot there!

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #36 on: September 07, 2010, 02:20:00 PM »
Hey Steve what an awesome adventure you had. After seeing the pictures it makes me even more regret having to drop out. Sometimes things in our family life have to take priority. I'm in for Manitoba though, can't wait till this spring. Seems like you guys experienced all that Alaska really is, it will love you one minute and try to kill you the next. I have learned that many times there is more knowledge gained in not harvesting an animal than when you do succeed. A wise man once told me "ITS THE JOURNEY THAT COUNTS GRASSHOPPER" Live long and prosper "Chi-Master

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #37 on: September 07, 2010, 02:41:00 PM »
Thanks for taking the time to share your pictures and adventure with those of us who love to dream.

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #38 on: September 07, 2010, 02:51:00 PM »
Steve, thanks for the fantastic pictures, and sharing your trip with us. Best of luck in the future.

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Re: Short SE Alaska Bear Hunt
« Reply #39 on: September 07, 2010, 04:56:00 PM »
Too bad your awesome adventure had to be cut short buddy...but you sure made the the most of the time spend in a wonderful place    :notworthy:  

Thanx for sharing it with us    :clapper:
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