I figured a hunting forum is a great venue to share my enthusiasm today. My name is Chris and I live in Ketchikan, AK. I moved up to SE Alaska in 2003. I've been hunting all over this state. Living the dream, some would say. I pay to live here and sacrifice some to make dream hunts a reality. I've hiked into many AK mountains over the years harvesting and smiling with friends and family. I'm a bear hunter too. I've primarily hunted SE AK and once on Kodiak for the large Brown variety. To date, I've enjoyed some success and have much respect for the large land predator. The prospect of holding a coveted Kodiak drawing tag has been a motivating factor in maintaining my residency in Alaska. It's one small, or large benefit of being up north! Each year I donate to ADFG in hopes I'll get, my chance. Because I live in SE AK, I only apply for the genuinely amazing units. The units of legend, Frazer Lake, Red Lake, and Aliulik Peninsula are where I would apply. In 2019 I put all my drawing opportunity into the Aliulik Peninsula for a Spring 2021 hunt. It's a one percent draw odds unit. Two days ago I was notified and have finally won! I'm going to be hunting Kodiak for a large brown bear. I've never been more prepared. I'm not a guide, just a DIY Alaskan with a heap of experience. I've shot some beautiful hided younger bears and have one large 15 yr old Brown Bear in the trophy room. So I'm firmly in the go big or go home camp! Now if I'm down to the last day and a beautiful blonde shows up...…..well, we all know how to treat a lovely blonde. Right?
But.....I'm ready for this. I'll be shooting a 416 Ruger Alaskan with a fixed four power Leupold. I'll fly in with a Seek Outside Tepee and Titanium Stove. I have everything I need gear wise and just need to show up ready and patient for Big Mo to make his appearance.
I really don't have too many questions honestly. Within 24hrs of winning the tag I have two solid air carriers recommended. I've got a few guys who have guided there chatting with me. I might get down to some nitty gritty details with a topo map early next year after I get confirmation of my drop zone. It's been fun having my best hunting partners actually jockey for position about who's going! LoL!
Dreams do come true gents. I made a commitment to live and hunt in AK and have moments of awe in the wilderness of AK as a result.
If you have a pics of the unit, I'd love to see them. If you have spring experience on Kodiak I'd like to hear your story
I've searched and found some great stories online too.
But.....I'm ready for this. I'll be shooting a 416 Ruger Alaskan with a fixed four power Leupold. I'll fly in with a Seek Outside Tepee and Titanium Stove. I have everything I need gear wise and just need to show up ready and patient for Big Mo to make his appearance.
I really don't have too many questions honestly. Within 24hrs of winning the tag I have two solid air carriers recommended. I've got a few guys who have guided there chatting with me. I might get down to some nitty gritty details with a topo map early next year after I get confirmation of my drop zone. It's been fun having my best hunting partners actually jockey for position about who's going! LoL!
Dreams do come true gents. I made a commitment to live and hunt in AK and have moments of awe in the wilderness of AK as a result.
If you have a pics of the unit, I'd love to see them. If you have spring experience on Kodiak I'd like to hear your story
I've searched and found some great stories online too.