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Post by whitworth on Mar 9, 2017 10:26:30 GMT -5
I think that for many if not most of us in the lower 48, to mount that kinda hunt, that far away, make all the arrangements, scouting, safety, the reality is it would be in our best interest to hire a guide. Finding a good guide in good area, a hunt unto itself. I've not been on a guided big game hunt, but I'll put forth the thought that a good guide does more than handle logistics and meals, he can add immensely to the experience and many become lifelong friends to their clients. Am saying, don't consider the guide just an added xxxx amount of money needed, a stumbling block to your dream. As a non-resident it is a requirement to hire a guide.
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Post by bulasteve on Mar 9, 2017 10:36:45 GMT -5
I understand that. Just saying I believe it would be in my best interests to have one anyway. Elsewhere over the years I've heard guys bemoan the fact they that they were required to have a guide for this or that, based mostly on the cost. I know my wording can be confusing sometimes !
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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 9, 2017 10:47:48 GMT -5
I was hoping my wife's Cousin's husband could guide me... but since he's not living in the area I was hoping to hunt, might be best to get a local from that area anyway
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Post by whitworth on Mar 9, 2017 11:50:30 GMT -5
I understand that. Just saying I believe it would be in my best interests to have one anyway. Elsewhere over the years I've heard guys bemoan the fact they that they were required to have a guide for this or that, based mostly on the cost. I know my wording can be confusing sometimes ! Sorry, I misread your comments! You are right about it being a good idea to have a guide!
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Post by bulasteve on Mar 9, 2017 11:55:01 GMT -5
No problem. People have been telling me I'm weird since Kinder Garten. Mostly due to my thought processes and how I tranlate into words. Am a left handed/right brain person too..and you haven't met my Mom, well way too late for that. Stay safe
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Post by whitworth on Mar 9, 2017 13:45:10 GMT -5
Here you go Max! Awesome! Thanks Mike!
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Post by crazycarl on Mar 9, 2017 16:53:22 GMT -5
As much as I want to hunt grizz/brown bear in Alaska, for $20,000 I would seriously consider a trip to the Dark Continent for Cape buffalo. But, that's just me...... Taking the big bear don't really blow my skirt up, but I'd love to do an African hunt.
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Post by bushog on Mar 9, 2017 17:52:32 GMT -5
Very nice, A Springtime bear no doubt?
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Post by mike454 on Mar 9, 2017 18:46:31 GMT -5
Very nice, A Springtime bear no doubt? It was, just a bit northeast of Dillingham. And you're right about fair chase. Talked to a lot of guys in the airport going home empty handed.
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Post by nolongcolt on Mar 9, 2017 19:16:18 GMT -5
Africa is much more bang per buck. Weather is much nicer too... I am off this summer for trip number 8. Hunted the big browns when I lived in AK as a teen when we lived in Sitka, but didn't connect. Close though..
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Post by bushog on Mar 9, 2017 19:27:52 GMT -5
I hunted moose a couple times north of Dillingham up the Nushigak past Koliganek.
Took a bunch of the moose back down the river with my native guide to Koliganek to give to the old folks who couldn't hunt anymore.
3 days on the river to the village and back with Jimmy was one of the best experiences I've ever had.
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Post by mike454 on Mar 9, 2017 19:47:19 GMT -5
Sounds like good fun! I was really hoping i'd have been back to Alaska by now. Oh well, sometimes life gets in the way.
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Post by BigBore44 on Mar 9, 2017 20:05:36 GMT -5
Mike That's a Fine looking trophy! Truly an Awesome animal... What implement did you use for your hunt? Brownie and Moose is my bucket list hunts. I would Seriously like to take a moose with the short gun! I've got a couple fine caliber long guns (338WM & 45-70) for Grizz & Moose but, the short gun, ahhh that would be like the cherry on top! BigBore44
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Post by mike454 on Mar 9, 2017 20:14:38 GMT -5
I brought along a stainless Ruger Bisley in 45 Colt, but knew going into it that the shots tended to be on the longer side in the Spring in the area we hunted. in the end I used a pre '64 model 70 in 375 H&H. The bear ended up being aged at 11 years with a 25 14/16" skull and squaring 9'4" according to the taxidermist who turned it into a rug. Interestingly enough the other hunter in camp took a Boone and Crockett bear with a 28+" skull that squared 9'3".
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Post by sixshot on Mar 10, 2017 6:07:31 GMT -5
It is fair chase in Alaska as it should be but you pay the money up front & take your chances. Mother nature can take your money so it's not the guides fault if you spend 8 days out of a 10 day hunt in the tent & that can easily happen on a spring hunt, trust me. In Africa, for a lot less money you can take several animals & if you don't you don't pay except for the daily fee's. You will be treated like a king (or queen) & have a wonderful time. Plus just seeing the people & the different culture is an amazing experience. Just depends on what you want. If you've got the $20,000 grand & Alaska is calling, go for it, it's as good as it gets if you are in shape & are willing to except a few set backs, most hunting is that way, just remember you pay the money up front most times & roll the dice. Some of those big boars stay up on the glaciers & you can't get to them, other times they'll come right down & shake your hand.....or your tent! Little hint: If you do Africa, take some bags of hard candy or bright clothing for gifts, I took quite a few ball caps & camp T-shirts from my basketball camps, the kids love it. A small gift goes a long way in Africa. I gave our skinner a bright Red, White & Black jacket & you would have thought he was the governor of all of South Africa, the kids got candy, T-shirts & American quarters. They had no shoes.
Dick
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