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    Historically Low Alaska Sheep Harvest

    There has been some discussion about the impact that recent winters have had on the Alaska Dall Sheep population. ADF&G recently dropped the 2021 harvest data that helps put things in perspective. Some history. Ram harvest in Alaska last peaked in the late 1980's, early 1990's with an...
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    2019 Sheep "meatpole"

    I've had a bunch of Alaska ram photos across my phone in the last few days, so I know there is blood on the rocks out there. Curious to see what's been happening and how the weather treated everyone. I'll start the bar nice and low so nobody has to be bashful. The area I tried this...
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    Youth Rifle in .223 / 5.56

    So my eldest (9) is about to graduate from rimfires to real scoped centerfires this year. He's got two sisters that will follow him, so I'm going to need a trainer rifle in the house for the next well... quite a few years. I do already have a Remington 700 Youth in 7-08 sitting in the case...
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    "Plan C" - An Alaska sheep story

    "Plan C" - An Alaska sheep story Sometimes, when Plan A doesn’t work out…. and Plan B falls apart… you just have to wing it. 2018 was one of those years. My “A” plan for 2018 didn’t involve sheep at all. After an excellent 2017 hunt with bambistew, I had decided to focus on...
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    FS Dall Sheep Cape

    Just packed a full size dall sheep cape out of the mountains. Dorsal skinned. Lips, nose, and ears turned. Foot bones removed. Currently under salt. No significant fall or bullet damage. 12" bases. Currently located in Fairbanks AK, but will ship. $1,400 OBO 907.322.5545
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    Krux vs Xcurve, a photo essay

    I’ve been using Stone Glacier packs since the first ones hit the market. I’ve had my hands on most of the bags and used both the wrap belt and 3 pc belt versions of the frame. Recently I’ve had several people ask me about the current Xcurve frame. I don’t have one myself, but arranged to...
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    New UL Tikka stock option

    Wildcat Composites out of Canada just dropped their first Tikka stock out of the mold. Looks like it's got the potential to be an excellent UL option for guys looking for lighter fiberglass stock. Saw the details on their Facebook page... Not really a facebook person, so lets see if this...
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    Leica 62mm APO Spotter

    Leica 62 APO spotting scope for sale. This is an excellent lightweight (44.2 oz) backpacking spotter. Crystal clear and very sharp. It has been on a number of hunts at this point It's always been fielded in a cover, but nevertheless has some visible wear in the paint. Believe I have...
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    45-70 + Kodiak = What bullet?

    I'm headed to Kodiak this spring with a buddy and a pair of bear tags (DIY, since we are Alaska residents) Should be a good time. However he is absolutely stuck on using his much favored Marlin Guide Gun. As much as I like the Marlin platform, my experiences with factory rounds... even...
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    Meat Grinding: plate sizes? regrind?

    I'm curious how others who process wild game grind their meat. The way I learned when I was kid was to use a coarse plate (7mm currently) on an initial grind, and then feed it back through with a finer plate (4.5mm). I've fed well over a thousand pounds of burger into the hopper of various...
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    Zeiss Terra 3-9x42 RZ6

    Basically new Zeiss Terra rifle scope. 3-9x42 with the ballistic RZ6 reticle. Comes with box, paperwork, and scope caps. I mounted this up, but never fielded it. Retail is $349 Zeiss 3-9x42 Terra Rifle Scope | SWFA American Rifleman | Zeiss Terra 3-9X 42 MM Review Will ship for $260.
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    Sitka Dewpoint Sz L - Like new

    I have a set of Sitka Dewpoint goretex in basically new condition. Size Large, in Optifade Big Game. These were brand new this winter, and only used to walk the dog in the neighborhood a once or twice this spring. Absolutely nothing wrong with them... still appear new. Very high quality...
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    WTB .338 WM Brass

    Looking for some once fired .338 WM brass. None to be found in this town (Fairbanks, AK). Winchester preferred, but will take anything if it's enough quantity to get a load developed on. PM with a price if you have some you might sell. Yk
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    New Alaska Sheep Regulations

    For those that aren't keeping track, the Alaska Board of Game is currently meeting. They worked their way through a bunch of sheep proposals this afternoon and will do more tomorrow. Most have gone down in flames (or certainly will tomorrow), however a couple have been approved so far...
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    Mythbusting CRF?

    I drew a spring ’17 Kodiak Bear tag this year, and may very well use it as an excuse for a new rifle. Not sure what one yet, but I’ve got some time to think about it. Of course part of any bear rifle discussion is CRF vs. PF. I’ve owned several varieties of both types over the last 15...
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    Garmin buys out DeLorme

    I foresee some interesting devices in the future: http://www.pressherald.com/2016/02/11/yarmouth-based-mapmaker-delorme-sold-to-garmin/
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    Outdry Pro / GTX Active

    Anybody looked at the new "membrane on the outside" rain wear products coming out? Supposed to fix some of the well known issues with GTX type fabrics such as wetting out, soak through, lack of functional breathability when wet, etc. Columbia announced "Outdry Pro" recently, and I'm sure they...
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    Neck splitting mitigation

    Question for the more experienced handloaders. So I currently doing a significant of my shooting and hunting with a Tikka 30-06. Over the last few years I've probably put 800+ handloads through it just judging by the amount of components I've burned through. Biggest issue is I've had with it...
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    Manfrotto "Off Road" Tripod series

    Anybody played with these yet? I'm a fan of Manfrotto stuff, but this one is pretty different. Found it hanging in the local Sportsmans Warehouse this week. http://www.manfrotto.us/product/7269.58969.29903.0.0/MKOFFROADB/_/OFF_ROAD_TRIPOD_BLUE From what I can tell in the store, it looks...
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    Little Girls & Teddy Bears

    We are at the Grandparents over Christmas and I caught this picture this morning. My daughter (3) woke up and had to give the bear "Charlie" a hug before she left her room. "Charlie" is a B&C Kodiak brown bear, but she likes to sleep in the room with him! Things really are bigger in...

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