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Originally Posted by Jeffpg
Ok guys, I have my flight, vehicle rental and lodging covered for April & May. I was fortunate to secure a beautiful home on a huge lake 8 minutes from my work.

We are very excited about spending some time in the Last Frontier.

Congratulations, especially on the vehicle. I would appreciate if you would post or send me a PM on how you found a home to rent, short term. THANKS.


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Originally Posted by ironbender
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Thanks for catching that bearhuntr, Like I said it's been about 15 years since my last trip up there so my memory is not perfect.

I was there the year of the big forest fires. I can remember stopping and watching the planes that were hauling/dropping water and how brown the sky was.

Aside from the location, I'm thinking 45 miles in Alaska is close by most metrics if you have ever driven around Alaska.

I hope that the lake is still as pristine as I remember it.
There was a year there weren't big forest fires? lol
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Trying to "catch up" to Art and Mike on post count. It's what you do wen retired methinks😉
Been honing since '04, when I retired. Bender already had to big of a lead.

Both of y’all can GFY!

Ya feel me? 😂😂

When was it that you wanted a little help w/bbbs? Just wondering 😉

Dank for the documents. Was working on getting a certain "small caliber" sent down to S. Da....I mean SE AK 😎


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Your timing is perfect for a spring black bear hunt. Get with Ironbender as soon as possible... he always has beer...

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You've just got to stop! That's not nice to give away other's "honey-hole" spots like that 😉
Are you kidding? Spooking the hole when danger lurks will keep the prey on high alert and he will protect "our beer" mo'.better!

That was the "honey hole" I referred to...but you knew that, eh? 😉

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Originally Posted by rost495
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Originally Posted by ROMAC
Thanks for catching that bearhuntr, Like I said it's been about 15 years since my last trip up there so my memory is not perfect.

I was there the year of the big forest fires. I can remember stopping and watching the planes that were hauling/dropping water and how brown the sky was.

Aside from the location, I'm thinking 45 miles in Alaska is close by most metrics if you have ever driven around Alaska.

I hope that the lake is still as pristine as I remember it.
There was a year there weren't big forest fires? lol
Yes.
Pickilng nits again.
Didn’t see the question as rhetorical as most years there are a number of fires that it could lead one to think it’s “standard issue”. Ive seen some years ir would be tough to cause a fire, let alone a natural cause wildfire. We’ve had more than one July with a fire in the wood stove because of the cool, wet weather.


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Waking this thread up with an invitation for you to share your opinions on a part of my plan...

I haven't actually had any success on planning a bear hunt yet, but I am still researching and have actually begun looking for an outfitter. I will take a lightweight folding stocked 6.5 PRC rifle with good intentions of using it. I will also take a pair of full size Glock handguns for my lady and myself to pack while out & about. I have flown with rifles, and I have flown with handguns, but I have yet to fly with both at the same time.

I have a Tuffpak gun case that has worked out well for me on trips abroad. I have plans to zip the rifle and the handguns in their own soft case, then place them inside the Tuffpak, surrounded by clothing such as puffy jackets, etc. I may also tuck in a fly rod & a 2 pc. rod/spinning rig if there's room.

There will be 3 different cartridge sizes involved, 6.5 PRC, 10mm, and 9mm. Is shipping one box of each ammo to Alaska too expensive to go that route?

Oh yeah... I am addicted to their use, but should I just forget the rifle's suppressor and leave it home? Probably so, huh?

Thanks guys,
Jeff

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Leave your guns at home and I'll let you use my 300 Win Mag or 338 Win Mag rifles, both are Rem 700 BDL rifles... & I have ammo ,

You can also grab my Ruger SRH 454 Casull or SBH 44 Mag , ammo as well

have several canoes if you need


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Originally Posted by Swamplord
Leave your guns at home and I'll let you use my 300 Win Mag or 338 Win Mag rifles, both are Rem 700 BDL rifles... & I have ammo ,

You can also grab my Ruger SRH 454 Casull or SBH 44 Mag , ammo as well

have several canoes if you need

That’s one incredibly nice offer Swamplord.
I’ll pm you sir.


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Tuffpack is a good way to travel. Id bring guns and ammo all in that. Shipping ammo is not feasible. I don't know the rules on travel with a suppressor, but I don't see any reason that ak would have a problem with it.

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Originally Posted by Jeffpg
Originally Posted by Swamplord
Leave your guns at home and I'll let you use my 300 Win Mag or 338 Win Mag rifles, both are Rem 700 BDL rifles... & I have ammo ,

You can also grab my Ruger SRH 454 Casull or SBH 44 Mag , ammo as well

have several canoes if you need

That’s one incredibly nice offer Swamplord.
I’ll pm you sir.

I also have a Win 70 Classic Stainless CRF in 300 Win Mag that loves both of these into 1/2" 3 shot groups that you can use & of course have intel on some really good black bear hunting spots

Have a bunch of ammo stockpiled because of that

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Tuffpack is a good way to travel. Id bring guns and ammo all in that. Shipping ammo is not feasible. I don't know the rules on travel with a suppressor, but I don't see any reason that ak would have a problem with it.

Yeah, Alaska would likely be the last place to have an issue. I do connect flights in Seattle.... it's easy enough to bring the paperwork along.


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Originally Posted by Swamplord
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Leave your guns at home and I'll let you use my 300 Win Mag or 338 Win Mag rifles, both are Rem 700 BDL rifles... & I have ammo ,

You can also grab my Ruger SRH 454 Casull or SBH 44 Mag , ammo as well

have several canoes if you need

That’s one incredibly nice offer Swamplord.
I’ll pm you sir.

I also have a Win 70 Classic Stainless CRF in 300 Win Mag that loves both of these into 1/2" 3 shot groups that you can use & of course have intel on some really good black bear hunting spots

Have a bunch of ammo stockpiled because of that

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Thank you Swamplord, that is Awesome!


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Originally Posted by Jeffpg
Waking this thread up with an invitation for you to share your opinions on a part of my plan...

There will be 3 different cartridge sizes involved, 6.5 PRC, 10mm, and 9mm. Is shipping one box of each ammo to Alaska too expensive to go that route?

Jeff
In the event you do still bring your own guns, there's really no need to ship any ammo for the handguns. Our shelves are full of of 10mm and 9mm, with everything from target to heavy loads. I can't vouch for the 6.5 PRC since I've never looked for that particular caliber.


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Originally Posted by Joel/AK
Man I miss the Kenai
How ya been doing, Joel? Hope all is well...


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Originally Posted by bearhuntr
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Man I miss the Kenai
How ya been doing, Joel? Hope all is well...
Surviving just like everybody. I definitely miss AK, MI is not my cup of tea.

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Don’t worry about it Joel. The KP is overrated.
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Originally Posted by ironbender
Don’t worry about it Joel. The KP is overrated.
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Uh huh...I remember telling that to alot of folks also who was considering moving to AK also....lol

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The more I learn about this area the more I like it.

Really looking forward to my time in Alaska, and have already extended my stay in order to get my licks in while I'm there.

Thanks for all the great info!


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Originally Posted by Joel/AK
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Man I miss the Kenai
How ya been doing, Joel? Hope all is well...
Surviving just like everybody. I definitely miss AK, MI is not my cup of tea.

Could be said of a few places, and fact is I am highly prejudiced in this, but it is a truth: "One can take the boy out of Alaska, but one will never take Alaska out of the boy..."


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