Kodiak,, Boats, Bears and Backpacks.

[Stid2677]

As we hike back to camp, I rehash the events, could of,, would of,, should of,,, Holy cow, what a rush it was. I was a hot mess when Luke got to me, as the massive dose of adrenaline drained from my system. I'll concede we should have waited a bit longer, but what a rush!!

Back at camp we had a hot meal and some FIREBALL!!!

 

[OregonInAlaska]

Great hunt and story! Congratulations!
That’s where I killed my bear as well!


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[Elkfitness]

That is just awesome!


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[Northernpiker]

Holy Smokes...that thing is Big. Great story and pic's, I appreciate it.

 

[NDGuy]

Holy Schnikees

Did that face shot glance off the top of his head? Looks like a bullet path along his nose over the top of his head.

 

[Fjelljeger]

Oh boy! Fireball.....
Awesome story. Great pics. Huge bear!!

 

[Stid2677]

Up early the next morning we head back to skin the bear.

Back on sight, always a bit scary walking back into the kill sight.

Here you can see the entry just off center to the right.

What a job.

 

[OregonInAlaska]

Btw when we went we had 4 fifths of fireball. There’s just something about kodiak and fireball!


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[Btaylor]

Skin this one pilgrim and I'll get you anuthern

 

[Stid2677]

Shnizzled on us the entire time we were working, he was so heavy skinning him was a task and even with the feet, pads and head removed the hide weighed over 115 lbs a week later in Kodiak, so heavy green and wet.

Luke and the EMR doing work. This broke in pack is for sale by the way.

Warm coffee and ramen for the men, time to float this load.

 

[Stid2677]

Ahh,, much easier this way.

Even better this way.

Can you see me??

Yep.

 

[Stid2677]

We float him down to where we will start our float out from. Up in what passes for a tree, we head back to camp. This is only day 3 and we have another week and another tag!!!

Back at camp.

 

[Stid2677]

Was nice to have a break and we slept in the next morning, easy since freezing rain was sliding off the sawtooth. The next few days we glassed, dodged the band after band of snow/rain. Was cool watching the brothers be brothers and even though they are both grown men, I could see the kid sneak out every now and then. Folks hardly talk anymore and was nice to just chat about nothing and everything. We invented a new drink, Kyle is going to corner the market in super mystery soup.

Lots of this...

 

[Stid2677]

After several days of this,, Kyle decided he was ready to head back and get ready for that sunny vacation.

Time to head to da sea!!!!

 

[Stid2677]

The float out proved to be quite sporting, rolled a raft, lost a few items, had a bear chase Luke a bit. Could of took him, but a smaller bear and not what Kyle wanted, would have been an easy one, just glad he did force us to give him a ride to town too.

Made the sea, time to relax and wait for our ride.

Spread him out.

 

[Stid2677]

What an awesome evening, nice breeze to dry our gear.

Storm blew in and the snow followed us down.

Some of the slugs we found, just skinning no digging.

 

[PNWGATOR]

Steve,
Your adventures and the contribution you make to this forum are truly wonderful. Appreciate the time you take to share it all with the rest of us. Thank you and WELL done!

 

[Stid2677]

Next morning we beach-combed, ate and packed our gear then waited for our ride back to town.

Great flight back.

The grid-o-truth,, 9ft 3 inches, skull is 27 9/16th and the bio aged him at 15 years old.

Time for floating rocks in cold beer now.

 

[Stid2677]

Special thanks to the entire Moffat clan for hosting me and allowing me and the boys to play for a few days. Luke when you draw that tag, I will be ready, paddle in hand to float down the "valley of death" with ya Becca, made this look easy, darn Lady you be tough!!

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Steve,
Your adventures and the contribution you make to this forum are truly wonderful. Appreciate the time you take to share it all with the rest of us. Thank you and WELL done!

I'll say. Daymn!!!