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Seems like the place to ask, so here goes. I have a grizzly hunt booked for the middle of June. A baited hunt near Cantwell. First question, I fly into Anchorage the day before I'm picked up and will be staying overnight. Where is the best place to get a room somewhere near the airport? Do not need anything fancy, probably just a meal and a bed. Next question, is there anything for this hunt and time of year that is a necessity that myself or the outfitter may not think of? I live in Wyoming and am an outfitter here so I'm pretty well versed and set up for equipment. Just seems like every hunt I've been on there is one simple item where a guys thinks he wished he'd have brought. Thanks in advance. The hunt is lodge based, so no need for camping equipment and that sort.

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Headnet.


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There are a number of hotels near the airport with shuttle service. Research it, take your pick, and reserve a room., the earlier the better. It's tourist season, so it won't be cheap. Be sure to specify non-smoking, if you are not a smoker yourself.

I'm curious (but none of my business!) - I don't hunt bears for sport, so my ignorance may show, but why mid-June?. That seems a bit late for good, unrubbed hide? They should be coming out long before then.

I think. April? early May?

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Thermacell and a headnet

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Head net and 150% Deet. 😀

I had my thermacell going full tilt and I have pictures of the state birds copulating on my thermacell…it seemed to attract them rather than discourage them.

We had $10,000 worth of gear and equipment but we did not bring $1.50 head nets….I’ll never make that mistake again.

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Originally Posted by ironbender
Headnet.
I cannot remember the last time wore a headnet... avoid bananas and beer...


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Headnet.
I cannot remember the last time wore a headnet... avoid bananas and beer...
Might as well quit living!

I hate them, but have been handy more than a couple times.


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Headnet.
I cannot remember the last time wore a headnet... avoid bananas and beer...
Might as well quit living!

I hate them, but have been handy more than a couple times.

They are absolutely one of those things … when ya need em, ya REALLY need em!

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Originally Posted by Sitka deer
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Headnet.
I cannot remember the last time wore a headnet... avoid bananas and beer...

He ain't hunting from a boat.... smile


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I have sat on many a bear bait over the years and have never used a headnet on a bait site.


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Originally Posted by loborojo
Seems like the place to ask, so here goes. I have a grizzly hunt booked for the middle of June. A baited hunt near Cantwell. First question, I fly into Anchorage the day before I'm picked up and will be staying overnight. Where is the best place to get a room somewhere near the airport? Do not need anything fancy, probably just a meal and a bed. Next question, is there anything for this hunt and time of year that is a necessity that myself or the outfitter may not think of? I live in Wyoming and am an outfitter here so I'm pretty well versed and set up for equipment. Just seems like every hunt I've been on there is one simple item where a guys thinks he wished he'd have brought. Thanks in advance. The hunt is lodge based, so no need for camping equipment and that sort.


Ok, you'll want to have one of these with you at all times, I carry one in my gear, ALWAYS..... grin
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Seems like pelts would be ugly thin by then..


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Originally Posted by las
Originally Posted by Sitka deer
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Headnet.
I cannot remember the last time wore a headnet... avoid bananas and beer...

He ain't hunting from a boat.... smile
Beer and bananas are the only two things I have read that attract bugs. I stop drinking beer for the summer (accept the gin and tonic bill) and especially drop bananas. I find most around me are swatting and slapping while DEET keeps me mostly bug free. I have very little response to bites and they generally are gone within an hour or so.


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Originally Posted by Salmonella
Seems like pelts would be ugly thin by then..
They often have most of the shedding done and the tannery comb out leaves a thin but uniform hide. It is not the gorgeous thick and full hide, but not ugly.


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Insert (nice even rub) here.


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Originally Posted by ironbender
Insert (nice even rub) here.
Laughing! The rub is gone after the comb out.


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I inferred about the b&b-did not know about the comb out.

Hey, do they work on live, shedding dogs? smile


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Originally Posted by Sitka deer
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Insert (nice even rub) here.
Laughing! The rub is gone after the comb out.
Now *that* was a classic thread!


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