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Alaska Should Transplant Sheep Again?
They have spent money on research, I believe to pay their staff biologist, who has no say in management... but its "helping" sheep. Keeping sheep on the mountain! -
Alaska Should Transplant Sheep Again?
Are you alluding to the Wealthy Sheephunter Foundation? If so don't worry too much they haven't done anything in Alaska to benifit sheep. They are first in line for a handout though and really like those attaboys when they sell a tag to some rich phuck. Still waiting on those 3 things they've... -
Alaska Should Transplant Sheep Again?
Protecting the ecosystem? ADFG manages wildlife, DEC manages the ecosystems. As far as I know the ecosystems are more or less the same as they were before statehood. The state isn't ruining the fishing, commercial fishing is ruining the fishing. Subsistence is managed by the feds, and they... -
Alaska Should Transplant Sheep Again?
I like you're guys enthusiasm. Also like your optimism that the wealthy sheep hunter foundation will do anything... They've had the AK chapter for 7ish years now. Name 3 things they've done to improve sheep hunting and population numbers. I know there are members on here, I'd love to hear about... -
Chugach sheep hunt 24
I've found that micro spikes slip off your boot if you put any pressure on them when climbing, even if you tie them on they are not as solid. They work pretty well for most things things, but not my first choice. I've lost more than one climbing and its pretty dicey when it happens. I'm very... -
Chugach sheep hunt 24
Its a large area, they cut the tag numbers in half this year compared to what was in the supplement (8 vs 16 in the sup). In 2022 they gave out 16 res tags, and 3 NR., The year before that was 20 and 5. That should give you an idea of what's going on out there. The harvest rate was decent last... -
Haul Road with pack stock
There are a few guys I know with horses that hunt, but not on the tundra. Plenty of drier areas to hunt than the tussok fields. Maybe Joe Wants @wantj43 will chime in. I think he knows a thing or two about running horses around in the Brooks. Pack goats are a no go for much of Alaska. I... -
Sheep Euro Mount
I'd insert a metal rod or dowel into the base to secure the skull via the brain hole. -
Sheep Euro Mount
I have always just bondoed mine back on. Make sure to degrease the core and scrape out all the membrane on the inside of the horn sheath. I usually ruff up the inside of the horn a little with some 80 grit. Make sure to scrape off any excess that oozes out. I've done a dozen like this and never... -
AK Sheep, Population Observations
There was 5 rams killed in 19c last fall. I'm unsure of total hunter numbers as they don't don't get tallied until the spring. If I was going to guess, total hunter numbers will be down, but I doubt it will be that much of a drop. Total hunter numbers averaged around 2,300-2,400 for 2013-2020... -
Alaska Sheep Hunt Pricing
I don't think its a bad idea at all, but I would price the base cost of what you feel your time is worth. You will have a line out the door with this price model, especially if success is similar to full price hunts. If a guy passes, given a chance at a legal ram, you could look at it as a... -
Alaska Sheep Hunt Pricing
I guess my question is, do you really need an incentive to market/sell a sheep hunt these days? It sure seems like there is no shortage of people with money lining up to hunt them even in marginal areas with low numbers. People are rolling the dice at 50-60% success rates already. If anything I... -
10x30 or 10x32 binos
Those were also on my short list, forgot to include. Thanks for the recommendation. I have a feeling the nits to pick will be small. -
10x30 or 10x32 binos
I'm looking for an upper end set of 10x32 or 30mm binos for sheep hunting, and for the wife/kids. My wife has a higer end set of Minox 8x32, and she always complains that the power isn't enough, but doesn't want to pack a full size set. I have a set of Swaro 10x42s already, and don't really... -
ISO Air Taxi
Inexpensive hunts are a thing of the past. Demand far out paces supply, and the prices aren't coming back down. I remember paying less than $1000 for a flyout moose hunt, including hauling meat! You'll be lucky to find one for less than $5k pp now. If you want to go caribou hunting go sooner...
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