Dcua ds204 sheep

[mooseslayer96]

Anyone have any advice for this hunt or any stories? Going to head up for the opener on August 26th on atvs

 

[fatbacks]

Have fun! Everyone on that late season tag will be heading into the ATV accessible areas on the 26th. Might consider walking in somewhere. I've hunted that tag several times and it is a super enjoyable hunt. PM if you need details

 

[oenanthe]

Yeah, +1 on what fatbacks said.

You'd be better off hiking in on the 23rd or 24th. That way you get a jump on the wheelers.

I've drawn DCUA 3 times - although the last one was in 2004.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I've done it twice, although last year it was 203. Flew in both times and had great hunts, but like what's already been said, I don't think I'd want to ATV it on the 26th.

 

[VernAK]

If this rain keeps up, the creeks and rivers will eat some ATVs.

 

[AK Troutbum]

If this rain keeps up, the creeks and rivers will eat some ATVs.

Sounds like it might be a repeat of last years opener.

 

[VernAK]

Starting Thursday, we are to get 3-4 days of relief before it starts again. Jarvis Creek would be a killer.

Early season DS203 hunters will spend some time in the clouds me thinks.

 

[kdspillman]

I had DS203 last season and spent time out there during DS204. Be ready for some pressure in all of the ATV accessible areas. Get in early if you can, BTW crossing jarvis, especially now might not be possible. I collapsed the hood on my truck making the crossing last year.

 

[Nick Muche]

If I have to cross any rivers, I will be bringing a raft...unless of course I hear that it comes down between now and when I head out. Excited to hunt some Delta Sheep! Best of luck to everyone with a permit!

 

[AK Troutbum]

If I have to cross any rivers, I will be bringing a raft...unless of course I hear that it comes down between now and when I head out. Excited to hunt some Delta Sheep! Best of luck to everyone with a permit!

Did you draw DCUA this year Nick?

 

[Nick Muche]

Did you draw DCUA this year Nick?

I did not draw it, but I do have a permit for both DS203 & DS204.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I did not draw it, but I do have a permit for both DS203 & DS204.

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[Yellowknife]

The State gave that tag to the Alaska Bowhunters Assc as a fundraising tag. Nick bought or won it.

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/...04B5005525C4864AD261670/auction_2019_2020.pdf

 

[Nick Muche]

The State gave that tag to the Alaska Bowhunters Assc as a fundraising tag. Nick bought or won it.

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/...04B5005525C4864AD261670/auction_2019_2020.pdf

You are correct, I messaged him my reply...

 

[adventure907]

Good luck Nick, I look forward to seeing the results of your pursuits in the Delta!!

 

[VernAK]

RAINS!........DS203 hunters will be fighting it this year. We are really getting hammered. Hunters hoping to walk in 1402 Hadjukovich Creek will have a miserable walk. Gerstle and little Gerstle are also very high. I haven't been down the Richardson but it can't be good.

 

[Akshphntr]

Well the glacier fed creeks are flooding the others are drying up. the weather is scalding hot. Might find them in some unusual places but the dcua is full of sheep........

 

[VernAK]

Lotsa vehicles parked along the Richardson so many hunters opted for a shorter access route. A friend sent InReach message that he got a nice ram first day and would be out today.

 

[VernAK]

Oh Man!.....I've received a couple texts with pics of some very nice rams out of DCUA.......both over 40".

 

[Nick Muche]

There will be a few more I hope!