ALASKA SPRING BEAR HUNT

Warbird · May 09, 2008, 05:18:56 PM

Quote from: Warthog on March 06, 2008, 07:48:06 AM
Just checking to see if anyone out here has gone to or lives near the Ketchikan area. I will be heading there the end of May for a Bear hunt and thought I should check if anyone is from around there.

Thanks!

W.H.

Howdy! I live in Fairbanks, a ways north of Ketchikan. Are you going to be staying in just that area or are you seeing other parts of Alaska, too? I've been in Juneau but never Ketchikan; however, I have a couple of acquaintances who live there. I can run a couple of questions by them if you need.

Good luck on your hunt!

WildDog · May 09, 2008, 06:14:59 PM

Warthog my son and I have found the slick tricks 100 and 125 gr to be the best for us with no planeing.

Have fun and good luck.

Warthog · May 11, 2008, 09:28:51 AM

Time flys, here I am less than two weeks away from the hunt. I'll be running a check list today, but most everything should be in place. I have been shooting alot of 3-D shoots and am confident in my bow, all I need now is a nice chubby bear in front my pin. I am planning on snapping alot of photos, if you guys would like, I'll post some of them when I return. The plan is to hunt near the Ketchikan area for a week and then head home, so I'll have to schedule a return trip some day to see another part of the big state.

Warbird · May 11, 2008, 12:36:11 PM

Sounds like a great time. You stay safe, get a nice big bear, and have an awesome time. It goes without saying that we'll all be wanting to see some pictures.

fuzzybear · May 11, 2008, 03:09:31 PM

If Ketchican is anything like it is here this spring you'll have your pick of bears. I have had 3 different bears on my wood lot in the last week. 2 grizzly and 1 black. All of them were healthy and very nozy. One of them loves to chew on things fer sure. Last count was 2 fuel jugs, 1 atv seat, 1 couch, 1 mattress, and 2 cupboard doors. And to top it all off he left a little treat in the middle of the cabin floor for me. :D

Warbird · May 19, 2008, 02:53:05 PM

I wonder if he's down in Ketchican hunting now? ??? Can't wait to hear all about it.

pappy19 · May 19, 2008, 09:23:06 PM

I had a buddy that worked for the Forest Service and he transferred to Ketchekan and the first year he was there, he said they counted 36 days of sunshine out of 365. The rest of the time it was raining or foggy. No thanks.

Warbird · May 19, 2008, 10:19:54 PM

That's one of the reasons I don't live there. Sure are lots of bears, tho. ;)

Raider · May 25, 2008, 05:44:46 PM

Just talked to "Wart" by his cell phone. He is in the Harbour and about ready to shove off for the hunting spot. 8) Bright sunny day and for the next couple. Will try an update as I hear any thing. I asked him how it looked, "Breath-taking"... Raider

Warbird · May 25, 2008, 06:22:13 PM

Yeah... breath-taking is a good description. Alaska has lots of spots like that. Tell him to come back and visit in the middle of winter, tho. Whole different story. ;)

Thanks for giving us the update. Keep us informed as you find out how he's doing!

smwwoody · May 31, 2008, 09:14:56 PM

I wish I would have seen this earlier. I live 40 miles north of Ketchikan. I was in KTN on the 22nd through the 25 waiting for a float plane to fly me home after my spring Brown bear hunt. There is no roads where I live you can only get to my house via float plane or boat.

Raider if you here from him before he leaves for home tell him if he needs ANYTHING call me. I will PM you my number.

Woody

Warbird · May 31, 2008, 10:09:00 PM

*gasp* Another Alaskan FF member!!

Warthog · June 02, 2008, 10:02:56 PM

Just got back into town; what an awesome trip!!! I will try to get some pic's posted tomorrow, I am exhausted right now. No bear for me, but I have more than a fair share of stories to tell, especially about how a momma Brownie and two cubs ruined a black bear opportunity of mine.

Will post more later, sleep for me now.

Left Coast Chris · June 03, 2008, 12:45:44 AM

I guess the bears are everywhere you don't want them and no where to be found when you really try to hunt the one you want. I worked on Prince of Whales Island (just west of Ketchican) for a number of years building a wood fired power plant and we had to take a good risk getting out of the pickup at the dump there were so many bears. And when I went salmon or dolly varden fishing on the rivers the bears were everywhere. Try to hike thorugh the forest and you will not go to far without finding a bear trail or bed. It gets a little scarry when you battle your way through thick brush only to find a fresh bear bed with plenty of bones around.
Every year there is someone killed by a bear. Glad Warthog had a good time.

asy · June 03, 2008, 03:32:21 AM

Quote from: Warbird on May 31, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
*gasp* Another Alaskan FF member!!

It's COOL!!! So many people to visit if I ever get there ;)

asy :D

Gary_C · June 03, 2008, 11:07:59 AM

Quote from: asy on June 03, 2008, 03:32:21 AM

It's COOL!!! So many people to visit if I ever get there ;)
asy :D

Asy, you better be careful if you ever get to Alaska. You are programed to stand on this earth upside down and if you went to Alaska you would be standing on your head. :D :D

Warthog · June 04, 2008, 08:39:47 AM

OK, Here is a go at posting some pic's:

Nice Halibut

Another Fish; 100# Halibut- My first ever, what a fight, great eating also!

Sea Creature we caught- not sure how to clean this one?

Warbird · June 10, 2008, 10:54:58 AM

Very nice! Looks like you had a great time. And you managed to catch some sunshine. Well done! ;D

asy · June 11, 2008, 08:59:42 AM

Quote from: Gary_C on June 03, 2008, 11:07:59 AM

Asy, you better be careful if you ever get to Alaska. You are programed to stand on this earth upside down and if you went to Alaska you would be standing on your head. :D :D

Don't you worry, Gary, I'll take the risk!!!

Especially with fish like those!!! WOWWEE!!!

asy :D

arojay · June 28, 2008, 10:20:46 PM

Asy, Alcan is another term for the Alaska Highway. I've been away from the internet for a while , working on highway reconsruction or I would have responded sooner.

isawlogs · June 30, 2008, 07:17:36 PM

Asy , It's a road extending from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, to Fairbanks, Alaska, USA, ... Length: 2452 km (1523 miles), Alcan Highway (Alaska-Canada Highway)

pappy19 · July 17, 2008, 10:42:39 AM

If you ever decide to drive it, get a copy of "The Milepost" , which will tell you everything you want to know about each mile of the highway to the midnight sun.

Warbird · July 22, 2008, 03:16:49 PM

Quote from: pappy19 on July 17, 2008, 10:42:39 AM
If you ever decide to drive it, get a copy of "The Milepost" , which will tell you everything you want to know about each mile of the highway to the midnight sun.

Great advice. It is a good read, even if you aren't driving the Alcan! It has tons of spectacular pictures and lots of descriptions.