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Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? #14304387 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Any downside to Hunting the 7th-18ish for these species. Concentrating on grizzly 1st and then Dall 2nd. Last edited by nyrifleman; 11/23/19. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14304619 11/23/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK Yes Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14304643 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Elaborate? “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14304691 11/23/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK If a grizzly is really what you want I would go later in the year and forget the idea of going after sheep. If you equally want both I would go after sheep first. Also a lot of early season grizz hides look like [bleep]. Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14304729 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains I realize the bear hides get thicker later in the year, unfortunately my time frame is limited. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14304771 11/23/19 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,863 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,863 What’s your priority? I’m a sheep hunter - so I would chase sheep first ... having said that, with those dates (if they are concrete) you could chase grizz for two days on the front end. Much is going to depend on your guide/outfitter (as you know.) Also, don’t forget to factor same day airborne into your planning...

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14304793 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains AK, The outfitter I'm talking to suggested exactly that, chase griz for a couple days before sheep opens. I realize the hide will be hit-or-miss that time of the year. Last edited by nyrifleman; 11/23/19. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305004 11/23/19 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,774 Alaska K kaboku68 Campfire Tracker kaboku68 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,774 Alaska Likely its the Brooks Range so the hide is good to go. Get in position for the sheep first. But nail the Griz as an animal of opportunity.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305025 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Talkeetna hunt. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305103 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA I would not consider a "Ring-counting" hunt... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305108 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Sitka, not sure I understand the reference. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305150 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA A number of dall sheep hunts in the Talkeetna area are run in areas of very marginal sheep hunting and they count annual rings on the sheep to hope to find one they can convince themselves is legal (8 rings) instead of a full curl. Hunters have shown up thinking their sheep was legal only to find it was not. It is difficult to count rings at any distance and I have seen them fail to get it right in hand in the office. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305170 11/23/19 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,863 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,863 There were some very nice rams that came out of the Talkeetnas this year. From my interactions with the the OP, I suspect he has done his research with regards to his outfitter. And the same thing can occur in any range ...

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? AKwolverine #14305195 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by AKwolverine There were some very nice rams that came out of the Talkeetnas this year. From my interactions with the the OP, I suspect he has done his research with regards to his outfitter. And the same thing can occur in any range ... I absolutely agree with what you are saying... however there is some history there. I saw at least two spectacular rams from there this fall, but neither would be touchable on a tight calendar. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305259 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Gotcha, that's where I thought you were headed. I have done my research, and the guide has a stellar reputation. The nature of my work dictates that I book an early August hunt “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305284 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman Gotcha, that's where I thought you were headed. I have done my research, and the guide has a stellar reputation. The nature of my work dictates that I book an early August hunt There are good guides out of Talkeetna and you should be good there. As to bear hide quality... fur will likely be very short, but uniform. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305311 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains The bear would be a bonus, I had originally just intended to hunt sheep. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305323 11/23/19 Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,863 A AKwolverine Campfire Ranger AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,863 Originally Posted by nyrifleman The bear would be a bonus, I had originally just intended to hunt sheep. With that mindset, you will have a great trip. It’s a magical time of year ...

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305330 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA +1 Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305340 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,070 Northern Virginia hicountry Campfire Tracker hicountry Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,070 Northern Virginia I'd listen to what Sitka says, he absolutely knows what he is talking about. When I hunted grizz in the spring, I asked my guide about hunting them in the fall. His suggestion was don't. I agree with everyone saying hunt sheep, and kill a grizz as an opportunity animal

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? hicountry #14305567 11/23/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 B BobMt Campfire Tracker BobMt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 Originally Posted by hicountry I'd listen to what Sitka says, he absolutely knows what he is talking about. When I hunted grizz in the spring, I asked my guide about hunting them in the fall. His suggestion was don't. I agree with everyone saying hunt sheep, and kill a grizz as an opportunity animal why not in the fall?...…..bob why not bear in the fall?......for hicountry Last edited by BobMt; 11/23/19.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305571 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Work schedule does not permit. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14305600 11/23/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 B BobMt Campfire Tracker BobMt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 Originally Posted by nyrifleman Work schedule does not permit. I understand your schedule......bob

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? BobMt #14305757 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by BobMt Originally Posted by nyrifleman Work schedule does not permit. I understand your schedule......bob Bears shed their fur each spring and get really ugly. It then grows in slowly through the summer and then fills in for a timely nap. Summer hides are plain ugly and by fall the fur is usually pretty uniform but thin and short. I am not a fan of fall hides, but they are not bad and I am such a fan of bear hides in general I give them all away! Spring hides can be fantastic... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? Sitka deer #14305795 11/23/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 B BobMt Campfire Tracker BobMt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by BobMt Originally Posted by nyrifleman Work schedule does not permit. I understand your schedule......bob Bears shed their fur each spring and get really ugly. It then grows in slowly through the summer and then fills in for a timely nap. Summer hides are plain ugly and by fall the fur is usually pretty uniform but thin and short. I am not a fan of fall hides, but they are not bad and I am such a fan of bear hides in general I give them all away! Spring hides can be fantastic... I understand all of that....have shot a few bears......hicountrys guide just said don't.....was wondering if it was a hide issue or hunting at that time issue......but thanks sitka…...bob

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? BobMt #14305885 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by BobMt Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by BobMt Originally Posted by nyrifleman Work schedule does not permit. I understand your schedule......bob Bears shed their fur each spring and get really ugly. It then grows in slowly through the summer and then fills in for a timely nap. Summer hides are plain ugly and by fall the fur is usually pretty uniform but thin and short. I am not a fan of fall hides, but they are not bad and I am such a fan of bear hides in general I give them all away! Spring hides can be fantastic... I understand all of that....have shot a few bears......hicountrys guide just said don't.....was wondering if it was a hide issue or hunting at that time issue......but thanks sitka…...bob Where Tony was hunting is not unlike where the OP is going and in both a fall bear will be thin and a lot of people do not like them. Another aside, obviously a fully-furred bear just looks a LOT bigger... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14306032 11/23/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK ny, You can take sitkaqueer’s advice to the bank. He’s killed more sub full curl sheep than anyone I know. Seriously. He’s the 3/4 Curl champ. Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14306041 11/23/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Well that escalated quickly. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14306068 11/23/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK There’s no full curl Friday’s for him. Sublegal Sunday though. Maybe three quarter thursday... Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14306328 11/23/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by nyrifleman Well that escalated quickly. No idea what the idiot said or says... he is just a butt hurt little man with issues. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14306634 11/23/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK Now artsy shouldn’t you be cruising ADN to find your next “contribution” to this site? Ny, notice how he didn’t deny shooting sublegals? Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14307183 11/24/19 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,960 Southern Michigan M m_stevenson Campfire Tracker m_stevenson Campfire Tracker M Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,960 Southern Michigan Jeez Art, what did you do to poor old WhataDickHead? Run over his road kill trophy or something more dastardly? Don’t let him close to you, he’ll go all leghound on you and you would never get rid of him. Mark NRA Life Member Anytime anyone kicks cancers azz is a good day! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Oh The Drama!

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14307229 11/24/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA He is one of very few on my ignore list. He is not worthy of a response. I do not read what he writes about me. Pathetic tool, he is. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? Sitka deer #14307286 11/24/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK Originally Posted by Sitka deer He is one of very few on my ignore list. He is not worthy of a response. I do not read what he writes about me. Pathetic tool, he is. I’m not on your ignore list. It’s pretty easy for anyone to figure that part out... Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14307406 11/24/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Interested in resl world early season experiences with sheep and grizzly. Not petty internet squabbles. Thanks Sitka, AK “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14308824 11/24/19 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 colorado bob Campfire Tracker colorado bob Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 NY-----Are you over at Alaska Outdoor Forums? Try a post over there. Lots of good info there & guys who do it every year. You can ask Jake Jefferson what he thinks. He's my AK grizzly guide. He also does sheep/grizzly combos. His name over there is BrownBear.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14308869 11/24/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Thanks Bob, I've heard good things about Jake. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14308881 11/24/19 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 colorado bob Campfire Tracker colorado bob Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 It's BRWNBR over the there. He's a a straight shooter.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14310261 11/25/19 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska Originally Posted by nyrifleman The bear would be a bonus, I had originally just intended to hunt sheep. As some have already suggested, go after sheep and if you stumble across a grizz then there's your opportunity to take one. Sheep is the hardest of the 2 animals to take and i'd concentrate more on getting a ram. And if you're going with Jake Jefferson you are in very good hands. That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink. Steelhead

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14318598 11/27/19 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash 7 79S Campfire Ranger 79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash Aksagebrush/wdh does not like Jake Jefferson. He has perpetual hard on for guides and Jake has been in his bullseye for awhile. Anyhow if you are going with a Jake he has the Talkeetnas figured out and he will get you on a nice sheep, that you don't have to worry about sweating it out at fish and game. When it comes time to get it sealed. Originally Posted by Bricktop 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.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? 79S #14318614 11/27/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK Originally Posted by 79S Aksagebrush/wdh does not like Jake Jefferson. He has perpetual hard on for guides and Jake has been in his bullseye for awhile. Anyhow if you are going with a Jake he has the Talkeetnas figured out and he will get you on a nice sheep, that you don't have to worry about sweating it out at fish and game. When it comes time to get it sealed. Yep I hate him so much I donated 250.00 to his gofundme when his wife died. Just because I don’t agree with his crying about sheep hunting should be all on a draw doesn’t mean I don’t like him. So STFU. Like usual you don’t know chit about anything. Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? 79S #14318616 11/27/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by 79S Aksagebrush/wdh does not like Jake Jefferson. He has perpetual hard on for guides and Jake has been in his bullseye for awhile. Anyhow if you are going with a Jake he has the Talkeetnas figured out and he will get you on a nice sheep, that you don't have to worry about sweating it out at fish and game. When it comes time to get it sealed. +1 Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? WDH #14318621 11/27/19 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash 7 79S Campfire Ranger 79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash Originally Posted by WDH Originally Posted by 79S Aksagebrush/wdh does not like Jake Jefferson. He has perpetual hard on for guides and Jake has been in his bullseye for awhile. Anyhow if you are going with a Jake he has the Talkeetnas figured out and he will get you on a nice sheep, that you don't have to worry about sweating it out at fish and game. When it comes time to get it sealed. Yep I hate him so much I donated 250.00 to his gofundme when his wife died. Just because I don’t agree with his crying about sheep hunting should be all on a draw doesn’t mean I don’t like him. So STFU. Like usual you don’t know chit about anything. Uh huh.. aren't you just a regular angel sent from the heavens... Last edited by 79S; 11/27/19. Originally Posted by Bricktop 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.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? 79S #14318625 11/27/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by 79S Originally Posted by WDH Originally Posted by 79S Aksagebrush/wdh does not like Jake Jefferson. He has perpetual hard on for guides and Jake has been in his bullseye for awhile. Anyhow if you are going with a Jake he has the Talkeetnas figured out and he will get you on a nice sheep, that you don't have to worry about sweating it out at fish and game. When it comes time to get it sealed. Yep I hate him so much I donated 250.00 to his gofundme when his wife died. Just because I don’t agree with his crying about sheep hunting should be all on a draw doesn’t mean I don’t like him. So STFU. Like usual you don’t know chit about anything. Uh huh.. aren't you just a regular angel sent from the heavens... No, he is a very little man stalking people that have actually done something... and he stands out as very weird when doing it... People notice... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? Sitka deer #14318629 11/27/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by 79S Originally Posted by WDH Originally Posted by 79S Aksagebrush/wdh does not like Jake Jefferson. He has perpetual hard on for guides and Jake has been in his bullseye for awhile. Anyhow if you are going with a Jake he has the Talkeetnas figured out and he will get you on a nice sheep, that you don't have to worry about sweating it out at fish and game. When it comes time to get it sealed. Yep I hate him so much I donated 250.00 to his gofundme when his wife died. Just because I don’t agree with his crying about sheep hunting should be all on a draw doesn’t mean I don’t like him. So STFU. Like usual you don’t know chit about anything. Uh huh.. aren't you just a regular angel sent from the heavens... No, he is a very little man stalking people that have actually done something... and he stands out as very weird when doing it... People notice... It’s fun watching you squirm. It’s like the guys say at the fly shop. Art knows it all, and If you don’t believe it ask him hahahaha Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? 79S #14318633 11/27/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK Originally Posted by 79S Uh huh.. aren't you just a regular angel sent from the heavens... I’m an atheist so no. Keep posting you’ll get to 10,000 posts by the end of the year. And haven’t killed anything in 10 years! Hahahahaha what a loser. This forum is all you have. 10k posts. What a fuggin loser. Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? WDH #14318641 11/27/19 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash 7 79S Campfire Ranger 79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash Originally Posted by WDH Originally Posted by 79S Uh huh.. aren't you just a regular angel sent from the heavens... I’m an atheist so no. Keep posting you’ll get to 10,000 posts by the end of the year. And haven’t killed anything in 10 years! Hahahahaha what a loser. This forum is all you have. 10k posts. What a fuggin loser. Sure you are.. But that's my goal aksagebrush, 10000 posts by the end of the year.. I know 10 long years since I killed anything😭. Happy thanksgiving aksagebrush. I will also try not to be a fuggin loser anymore.. Last edited by 79S; 11/27/19. Originally Posted by Bricktop 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.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? 79S #14319194 11/28/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK W WDH Campfire Member WDH Campfire Member W Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 323 AK Originally Posted by 79S [quote=WDH] Sure you are.. But that's my goal aksagebrush, 10000 posts by the end of the year.. I know 10 long years since I killed anything😭. Happy thanksgiving aksagebrush. I will also try not to be a fuggin loser anymore.. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! Not an NRA life member https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...eer-in-my-opinion-is-a-thief#Post5089091

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14320159 11/28/19 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 338 Rather be out West E elkrazy Campfire Member elkrazy Campfire Member E Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 338 Rather be out West If someone wanted to do the same hunt ... Sheep with a chance at Grizzly in the Brooks range - who would be guides to look at?

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? elkrazy #14320173 11/28/19 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash 7 79S Campfire Ranger 79S Campfire Ranger 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,499 Alaska valley trash Originally Posted by elkrazy If someone wanted to do the same hunt ... Sheep with a chance at Grizzly in the Brooks range - who would be guides to look at? Choose your guide wisely if hunting the Brooks.. Originally Posted by Bricktop 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.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? elkrazy #14320189 11/28/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 B BobMt Campfire Tracker BobMt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 Originally Posted by elkrazy If someone wanted to do the same hunt ... Sheep with a chance at Grizzly in the Brooks range - who would be guides to look at? jim kerdowski ….Alaska hunting expeditions......horse back......1st time I went......sheep-bear-moose...…..2cd time I went.....sheep-bear....could have went after a moose.....but didn't want one. if I was to go back, I would go with him again...…..bob

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? 79S #14320200 11/28/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by 79S Originally Posted by elkrazy If someone wanted to do the same hunt ... Sheep with a chance at Grizzly in the Brooks range - who would be guides to look at? Choose your guide wisely if hunting the Brooks.. ...and everywhere else... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? BobMt #14320202 11/28/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by BobMt Originally Posted by elkrazy If someone wanted to do the same hunt ... Sheep with a chance at Grizzly in the Brooks range - who would be guides to look at? jim kerdowski ….Alaska hunting expeditions......horse back......1st time I went......sheep-bear-moose...…..2cd time I went.....sheep-bear....could have went after a moose.....but didn't want one. if I was to go back, I would go with him again...…..bob That sounds like a great trip. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? Sitka deer #14320223 11/28/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 B BobMt Campfire Tracker BobMt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 thanks sitka…….it was 2 great trips......jim was straight up, didn't try to oversell ...in fact the opposite….liked his style so much I also went to the peninsula for the big bears and was successful......bob

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14320274 11/28/19 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,774 Alaska K kaboku68 Campfire Tracker kaboku68 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,774 Alaska There are a lot of good guides in the Brooks and a lot of bad ones too. Riley Pitts has a great outfit and Aaron Bloomquist has a very good outfit as well. Kerdowski has a very traditional style camp and people like that. I would probably pick Riley Pitts if I was old and wanted just to get a good ram but have young guides carry most of the gear and I would choose Aaron's outfit if I wanted a very large ram and wanted to do an ultramarathon with 100 lb pack every day. Both have great areas and cater to clients along those lines.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? BobMt #14320296 11/28/19 Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,070 Northern Virginia hicountry Campfire Tracker hicountry Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,070 Northern Virginia Bobmt, Sorry for the late response... In addition to the hide issue, as Sitka pointed out, my guide said it's just much tougher getting on a good boar. In the spring, boars are constantly looking for sows. That's exactly how we found mine. We saw a sow with a cub freak out, and knew there had to be a boar nearby. There was. Not saying it's impossible, just in his experience, a much harder hunt. My opinion is focus on the sheep, and have a bear tag just in case Tony

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? hicountry #14320324 11/28/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 B BobMt Campfire Tracker BobMt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 that makes sense.....all of my Alaska bears have been in the fall.....montana bears all have been in the spring... where I was in the brooks....no shortage of bears or sheep......bob

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14322146 11/29/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Gents, have been speaking with Jake, although I haven't heard from him since Sat. Assume he is out guiding (although I suppose he may have booked another hunter while I was doing due diligence.) Hoping to book his last slot for 2022, which is the August 10th hunt. Last edited by nyrifleman; 11/29/19. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14322377 11/29/19 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 colorado bob Campfire Tracker colorado bob Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,669 He's probably doing family stuff. He's got 5 or 6 kids. You can't do better than Jake. I'm going on a baited hunt in June 2021. Go over to AR and check out the reports of his hunts there. Quite a few write ups. Also check out Alaska Outdoor Forums. He has reports on each of his hunts there in the guide section. They maybe a couple years ago. Because he kind of sat out a year after his wife passed.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14322788 11/29/19 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 B BobMt Campfire Tracker BobMt Campfire Tracker B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,026 a lot of it comes down to what kind of hunt you want...backpack...or horse back......wall tents or dome tents....etc....have fun....bob

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14324828 11/30/19 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,273 High Country Colorado Tanner Campfire Outfitter Tanner Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 11,273 High Country Colorado First thing you need to do is prioritize... What is most important for you to get out of this hunt? A big ram? A big bear? No competition in the field? Those are the things I would decide before choosing a guide or a hunting area... Because there a bunch of good outfitters that can get you a bear and a ram.... and maybe even more schit heads that won't get you either. Tanner

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14327190 12/01/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Spoke with Jake last night. In on the 7th to focus on grizzly for a few days, then the main focus on sheep beginning the 10th. Out on the 18th. If I'm not successful on grizzly before the 10th bear becomes a target of opportunity while hunting sheep. Interestingly, Jake recommends a quilt over a bag due to weight. Need to do some research. Last edited by nyrifleman; 12/01/19. “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14327297 12/01/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 5,487 Delta Junction, Alaska VernAK Campfire Tracker VernAK Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 5,487 Delta Junction, Alaska Originally Posted by nyrifleman Spoke with Jake last night. In on the 7th to focus on grizzly for a few days, then the main focus on sheep beginning the 10th. Out on the 18th. If I'm not successful on grizzly before the 10th bear becomes a target of opportunity while hunting sheep. Interestingly, Jake recommends a quilt over a bag due to weight. Need to do some research. For that time of year, check out Enlightened Equipment of Winona, MN for quilts........They have a sale on at this time. I use mine a lot and may order another for canoe, fishing trips and early hunts I use a 20 degree and may order a 0 degree but as an old guy my circulation may not be as good as yours. I intend to order mine over-stuffed in order to reduce shifting of the down. I've got a half dozen sleeping bags but none beat this quilt for early season comfort and weight.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14327321 12/01/19 Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains N nyrifleman OP Campfire Outfitter OP nyrifleman Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 8,085 Adirondack Mountains Vern, that's the brand Jake recommends. Was looking them over last night. I'm 52, will be pushing 55 when the hunt takes place. The lighter the better! “Factio democratica delenda est"

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14327429 12/01/19 Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,278 Colorado-7600' L leftycarbon Campfire Tracker leftycarbon Campfire Tracker L Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,278 Colorado-7600' Personally I would not mess around with a bear if I was sheep hunting. If you do get a bear your going to be messing around for a day or two packing it out,. fleshing it out. A good bear hide is going to weigh 80-100 lbs. Sheep hunting is going to require 100% attention. If you still must have a bear hunt it after your sheep. Beats are spread out pretty thinly and you can eat up a lot of time tying to find one. Took me two trips to find mine. Lefty

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14327860 12/01/19 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,518 Edge of the map Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Kenneth Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 11,518 Edge of the map Do the combo, but understand it adds certain challenges, not to mention additional costs. On my combo hunt, I never saw a legal shooter bear, turns out the area wasn't a decent area for bear, which could sway your decision....listen the outfitter, and hope he's being honest with odds of success on the bear. if you don't do the combo, odds are you'll see a stud of a bear, No one wants to be 'that guy'.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? Tanner #14330619 12/02/19 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country Originally Posted by Tanner First thing you need to do is prioritize... What is most important for you to get out of this hunt? A big ram? A big bear? No competition in the field? Those are the things I would decide before choosing a guide or a hunting area... Because there a bunch of good outfitters that can get you a bear and a ram.... and maybe even more schit heads that won't get you either. Tanner Everybody read this again. - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: Early August Dall and Grizzly combo? nyrifleman #14330644 12/02/19 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger AkMtnHntr Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 20,554 Alaska Originally Posted by nyrifleman Spoke with Jake last night. In on the 7th to focus on grizzly for a few days, then the main focus on sheep beginning the 10th. Out on the 18th. If I'm not successful on grizzly before the 10th bear becomes a target of opportunity while hunting sheep. Interestingly, Jake recommends a quilt over a bag due to weight. Need to do some research. That's the best call and a good one by Jake. That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink. Steelhead