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    Taking food across the border

    Here's a link to the restricted and prohibited items to take into Canada: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/rpg-mrp-eng.html
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    Denali Moose - Illegally Killed

    https://www.justice.gov/usao-ak/pr/two-men-sentenced-illegal-moose-kill-denali-national-park
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    Landowner Trespass Fees?

    Historically, you could contact the Wyoming Wildlife Biologist for the unit you were considering. They had a landowner list you could use to make contact and ask about trespass fee's etc. https://wgfd.wyo.gov/About-Us/Contact-Us/Field-Personnel/Wildlife-Biologists
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    Tok Air Service

    I thought Tok Air Service had their transporter licenses suspended?
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    Measuring Moose Width

    You both harvested Great Bulls - Congratulations!!! From the 2023 - 2024 Alaska Big Game Hunting Regulations, page 30. The last sentence provides the answer to your question. https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/wildliferegulations/pdfs/regulations_complete.pdf Excerpt: "Antler...
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    Bringing back on plane

    Fly up with two checked coolers with gear / clothes / and collapsible duffle bag. On the return trip home, I've cut the skull across the top of the nose and placed the horns in a garbage bag. On one occasion, I removed them from the core (after sealing) and put them in two separate garbage...
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    Tripod height for sheep trip

    I've been happy with the versatility, quick release and stability of the Outdoorsman Tripod. https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/tripods Lots of tripod manufacturer options to choose from depending upon your preference and checkbook.
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    Boots - Brook Range

    You may consider boots from Lowa. They have Backpacking and Mountaineering styles available in regular and wide widths. Insulated and Non-Insulated. https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/backpacking Meindl USA is also another to consider. https://meindlusa.com/
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    Searching for the perfect Softshell for everyday use

    I would second the recommendation for the KUIU Axis Hybrid jacket: https://www.kuiu.com/products/axis-hybrid-hooded-jacket-carbon?variant=40340502413470
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    Mountain Goat Want and Waste

    AK22083660 Location: Ketchikan Type: Wanton & Waste, Mountain Goat closed season Dispatch Text: On 8-12-2022, Ketchikan-based Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report from a concerned citizen reporting an illegal mountain goat harvested on Achilles Mountain near Ketchikan. During AWT’s...
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    Tackiest Boots for Slick Mountainsides

    Russell Moccasin makes a Grand Slam Sheep Hunter boot with a Vibram Air Bob sole. It's a rather soft / tacky sole and works very well on dry and wet rock even when it was cold. https://www.russellmoccasin.com/grand-slam-sheep-hunter/
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    Kuiu mountain star vs Hilleberg Akto vs Niak

    You might find some of the responses here of assistance: https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/tent-for-wrangells-in-august.238049/
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    ADF&G has scheduled a virtual sheep presentation in January. The presentation will be “zoomed”

    Last night's virtual presentation was recorded and they said it would be available in a couple of days here: https://www.youtube.com/c/alaskafishandgame
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    Tent for Wrangells in August

    We used KUIU Mountain Star tents this past year in the Wrangells. We had significant wind for nearly 7 days straight, combined with heavy wet snow, slush and rain. The tents held up to the elements without any issue. Free standing tent that was easy to setup / take down. Rocks on the tent...
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    Bear Fence Energizer

    I've had issues with bears coming into camp and using tents as a trampoline and ruining gear the past two years. We invested in a electric fence and fence tester this year and turned it on when not at camp. We had two consecutive days in which bears encountered the electric fence. Nothing in...
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    What temp ratingfor sleeping bag?

    I use the WM Sequoia on my sheep hunts and haven't been disappointed. Similarly I don't like the restriction of a true mummy bag and the Sequoia provides a balance between comfort and weight. Buying through Hermit's Hut they provide free overfill in the bag at that time. I bought mine. I...
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    Do you trust the MSR Dromlite, or is there a better lightweight option?

    You might try Aquaseal to stop the leak. https://www.scheels.com/p/gear-aid-aquaseal-fd-repair-adhesive/02156310110.html?store=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjYeIwa3y8QIVkyc4Ch0anQtlEAQYBCABEgJ03vD_BwE
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    Let’s talk tents!

    You might also consider the KUIU Mountain Star (3+ season) or the KUIU Storm Star (4 season) tents. They're extremely well made, double wall which helps with condensation and have the flexibility to be setup with the tent body removed with the fly / footprint only for your use in Colorado in...
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    Comfort Sheep Hunting Items

    Deck of cards
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    Archery Goat Outiftters in AK??

    Lonesome Dove Outfitters - Dennis Zadra out of Cordova http://idohuntak.com/2020-2/
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