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Ron Hayes is a poacher. He is a crook. But he also experienced a lot of heart break and loss. From losing his son. To losing his homestead and lodge in the Wrangells to the NPS and having them burn it up after he cut it from the wilderness. He isn't even allowed to visit the gravesite of his son who is buried there. I am not making excuses but I might not be the most forthright guide on Federal lands after that experience. I have had several conversations with him and he targeted his graft against the feds.
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Phil,
I've read many (possibly most) of the books mentioned on this thread, but suspect one of my favorites is the one by you that hasn't yet appeared. I second that emotion!!
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I really enjoyed "Castner’s Cutthroats". Not really a hunting book, but i still enjoyed it!
Thanks for all the recommendations!
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Have their round haunches gored."
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I’d sure like to read that book. I wonder if he drops any names. Ethics? For many, many many years, he had none. He certainly knows AK, not unlike many here. I’m sure he knows the Katmai area very well. Quite the bear guide Mr. Hays was. Buster Shebal could of wrote an interesting book, and Bud Helmericks’ books are a good read. Joe Wants book mentions a guy that was a family friend when I was a kid, Clarence LaBounty on Montegue, he had great stories. Did I not buy a video by the Shebal's? Seems the live or lived in Pa. during the winter. Wasn't he the fellow that hunted wolves from his plane?
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Shebal’s movie was called “This is my Alaska” it’s 4 hours or so of old footage narrated by him. Excellent footage of a time I wish I’d have experienced. I have it on dvd and sit and watch it once or so a winter. His wingman and cameraman Cleo McMahan lives or lived north of Glenallen up towards Sourdough.
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Shebal’s movie was called “This is my Alaska” it’s 4 hours or so of old footage narrated by him. Excellent footage of a time I wish I’d have experienced. I have it on dvd and sit and watch it once or so a winter. His wingman and cameraman Cleo McMahan lives or lived north of Glenallen up towards Sourdough. Yes, you are correct. I visited with Mrs. Shebal by phone to order the video. She was a very nice Lady.
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I've flown with Cleo's son Harley a few times. Heck of a pilot.
This is my Alaska is one of my favorite movies, wish I could have been around during that time.
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Hate to be redundant but " Alaska Wolf Man" should be required reading for sportsmen that on occasion get into modern day wolf issue descusions.
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[quote=Mule Deer]Phil,
I've read many (possibly most) of the books mentioned on this thread, but suspect one of my favorites is the one by you that hasn't yet appeared. [/quote
It's getting close enough John that I can see the light at the end, but it's a lot of work
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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i picked up a copy of "Pilgrim's Wilderness- A True Story of Faith and Madness On the Alaskan Frontier" by Tom Kizzia. paid a buck for it at a flea market. Anyone here ever read it? Haven't started it yet but it looks interesting
If it looks good, you'll see it
If it sounds good, you'll hear it
If it's marketed right, you'll buy it
But...If it's real, you'll feel it
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i picked up a copy of "Pilgrim's Wilderness- A True Story of Faith and Madness On the Alaskan Frontier" by Tom Kizzia. paid a buck for it at a flea market. Anyone here ever read it? Haven't started it yet but it looks interesting Interesting story in a sick and twisted way...
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When reading the Kizza's book I wanted to dig up the bastard and kill him. Or dig him up and beat him with the shovel until I got tired, take a nap then beat him some more.
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When reading the Kizza's book I wanted to dig up the bastard and kill him. Or dig him up and beat him with the shovel until I got tired, take a nap then beat him some more. Probably a better idea!
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Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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A bunch of the kids live out over in Palmer now. From what I read they are all doing pretty good considering what they enduredthrough with papa pilgrim..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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A bunch of the kids live out over in Palmer now. From what I read they are all doing pretty good considering what they enduredthrough with papa pilgrim.. I met one of the guys in Palmer several years ago. Unfortunately i think he was the guy tbat got his legs crushed in an accident later. link
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A bunch of the kids live out over in Palmer now. From what I read they are all doing pretty good considering what they enduredthrough with papa pilgrim.. I met one of the guys in Palmer several years ago. Unfortunately i think he was the guy tbat got his legs crushed in an accident later. linkI was driving by in the eastbound lane when the accident happened...
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Here is a great read, More Alaska Bear Tales by Larry Kanuit.
"When guns are outlawed,only the outlaws will have guns".
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