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Trip wires for bear
I have been investigating using trip wires with alarms to place around meat or late day kills in AK for bear protection. Knowing from a distance something is messing with things would be helpful besides scaring them off. I am not a fan of the 209 primer or 12gauge ones unless its in front of...- Nuts
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Ideal Pack Weight
What's your ideal pack weight going in on a pack trip ? If you want to go further break it down. I will at some point. I have some options as far as what I choose to put in that I own. 1 member of our party is at 26lbs with no food. Another is at 46lbs with no food. The 46lb guy is working...- Nuts
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Hearing Aid Use
So I searched threads and didn't find exactly anything that answers this. I do not where hearing aids. I went and got tested and they told me a hearing aid wont help since its inner ear. But I am pretty sick of not hearing. If there is any ambient noise I am done. Family at a restaurant...- Nuts
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Haul Rd Hunters Turo joins Uhaul
It is being reported that Turo has now prohibited the Haul rd. This after UHaul announced they will enforce their existing policy against Haul rd use. Choices are getting limited.- Nuts
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- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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What gun is this
One of the guys at work just picked this up for $10 at a garage sale. He couldn't figure out make. Came with bullets which he said are large. I didn't see it yet. Any idea -
Alaskan Quest-Kent Kaiser
Has anyone ever had them set a trip up for them? What was your take? At first glance it appears like a decent option. Appears similar to 60". I am confused about what he does. It doesn't appear he still owns it. But he is talking a big game offering trips to guys with himself or to set...- Nuts
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Best Scope for 6.5 CM
I have a 6.5 CM I want to shoot longer range with it say 800-900 yds. But be able to hand to a kid and have them use it just fine at shorter ranges. Here is my thoughts and the parameters I have in my head: max min to be 5x at least 16x min max? Not a "busy" scope reticle wise because a kid... -
Walking the Alaskan Tundra
Who has walked the Tundra and dealt with tussocks and hippy heads? What is your go to foot wear. Do you thinks its easy or horrible. Any tips? My personal experience is it sucks. I can push through it. I enjoy where its at. Not doing it. I have used Muck boots, waders and leather... -
Water Purification
What's everyone else doing for water purification? The last couple trips I have been using the UV water bottles. I like the fact that I simply dip it in the creek. Hit the button. And a minute later have drinkable water. No messing with anything. I feel a little like gen z carrying a...- Nuts
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Bot Searching and Profiles
I was glancing around and saw this? Is there anyway to stop it? Or is it accepted norm? https://www.hunttalk.com/online/?type=robot- Nuts
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West Slope Chest Pack
https://westslopegear.com/collections/packs?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=20959037236&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21829048702&gbraid=0AAAAACgNBywDs6aTIefdOg1ctVMKPmeEI&gclid=CjwKCAiAh5XNBhAAEiwA_Bu8FXI2kNP5a0uelSgL2zc5K3CSbXoL_S3wB-PWjf7w7X5Bgnmy1SSJRhoC0mEQAvD_BwE My buddy...- Nuts
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Yellowstone Spinoff Marshals
Anyone else watch this last evening? Wasn't to bad. Might need to get a new technical advisor for some of the tactical scenes. But overall not a bad watch. Better then the typical Sunday evening shows- Nuts
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Lets see those Turkey Mounts
Mine are in need of a good cleaning. Here's a couple mounts and my favorite fans. Mounts in order. Best turkey, hardest to kill turkey and 1st turkey.- Nuts
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- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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Let's see those offices
Proffesional work environment here. When I moved front by reception the animals moved to the shop. What's your work office look like? Native carving one of my favorite- Nuts
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Who's going to Alaska Fishing this year
Who all is headed North to Alaska fishing this year? 1st time ? Or general area and why do you like it. This is a hunt year for me. Of course we will fish but not a fishing trip per say. We will fish for Char and Grayling in lakes and creeks. Depending on zone closures, weather and...- Nuts
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Winter Off Grid Power
We have a solar system at the cabin. But by this time the cabin is to cold and the batteries shutdown. Has anyone tried heating blankets or anything to keep their batteries good thru the cold months without heat? It would have to run off the battery it is protecting. Google shows some things...- Nuts
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The world was made safer when
Ideas from another thread. Keep it going. Not serious 1. Kids stopped getting wood burning kits for their 10th birthday 2. Kids stopped getting wood carving kits for there 11th birthday 3. Gas cans got that @##$%% vent no leak thing 4. Kids stopped getting bb guns for their 12th birthday 5...- Nuts
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Float Hunt Photo Dump
Decided to photo dump some of my favorite photos from Alaska Float Hunting. Hoping others will do the same. Doubling back. If anyone knows how to drop a bunch of photos without doing it individually that would be great. lol A bit small. But a bull none the less Lining it thru the rapids... -
Alaska tips and tricks
Offering a couple looking to see what others have 1. I always get my tags prior to traveling. Way to annoying if someone is sold out 2. Groceries and misc gear. I order my jetboil fuel and anything else online for pickup at REI or Cabelas. Food as well for pickup. Allows better planning...- Nuts
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The gun I wish I hadn't sold
I am sure we all have that 1 gun we wish we hadn't sold. For me there is more then 1 but if I had to name 1 it would be a winchester featherweight in 270. 35yrs ago. Absolute tack driver. And beautiful. What's yours?
